Nebraska Cornhuskers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) in Lincoln — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Memorial Stadium (Lincoln)
Nearest major airport is Omaha Eppley (OMA) — about 68 mi / 1h 37m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Nebraska Cornhuskers play?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers play home games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) in Lincoln.
What airport do you fly into for a Nebraska Cornhuskers game?
Lincoln (LNK) is the closest airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Omaha Eppley (OMA) is about 68 miles (1h 37m) away.
How much is parking at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln)?
Game-day parking starts around $10–30 USD. Lots directly around Memorial Stadium are reserved for Huskers Athletic Fund donors, so most fans use public UNL garages/lots or the Haymarket Park lot.
How do you get to Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) without a car?
The Big Red Express shuttle was discontinued for 2026; iPronto now offers reservation-based shuttles from four Lincoln locations. Haymarket and downtown are the usual walk-in bases.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) fan guide
Best seats
The lower west sideline (shaded side), rows 10–30 between the hashes, has the best sightlines. Students sit in the north end zone around sections 10–14, where the Tunnel Walk emerges.
Parking
Lots directly around Memorial Stadium are reserved for Huskers Athletic Fund donors, so most fans use public UNL garages/lots or the Haymarket Park lot. Tailgates on campus lots open four to six hours before kickoff. ($10–30)
Getting there
The Big Red Express shuttle was discontinued for 2026; iPronto now offers reservation-based shuttles from four Lincoln locations. Haymarket and downtown are the usual walk-in bases.
Bar scene
The Haymarket District, 10th Street and The Railyard fill with tailgaters and bar crowds hours before kickoff.
Pre-game bars
- Lazlo's Brewery and Grill — Haymarket brewpub
- Barry's Bar and Grill — Classic Husker bar
- The Old Pub — Downtown pub
Insider tips
- Clear bags only, 12x6x12
- No re-entry to stadium
- Runza is the local game-day food
📺 Where to watch the Cornhuskers
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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