Memorial Stadium Fan Information For 2025 Season
Nebraska will kick off its 2025 home season at Memorial Stadium this Saturday when the Husker host Akron. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
In advance of the season, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is highlighting changes fans will see at Memorial Stadium this fall, as well as reinforcing stadium policies implemented in recent years.
The most notable changes at Memorial Stadium this fall is a No Re-Entry policy for all fans, and the introduction of alcohol sales at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska is also introducing a new pre-game Fan Fest, the Cornhusker Kickoff presented by Bud Light, in the Hawks Championship Center, beginning four hours before kickoff.
Fans are also encouraged to plan ahead and familiarize themselves with any road or street closures that may impact their arrival in Lincoln on game day.
No Re-Entry
New this season, Memorial Stadium will not allow Re-Entry during football games. If a patron leaves the venue after initial entry, their game ticket becomes invalid. Patrons are reminded that before leaving your tailgate or initiating your approach to gate entry ensure you have everything you need for the duration of the game.
Alcohol Service
Beginning with the 2025 season, Husker fans can purchase alcohol at Memorial Stadium and all Nebraska athletic venues. A valid ID will be required for every purchase of alcohol regardless of age and the service limit is two alcoholic beverages per person per transaction. Trained staff will be monitoring points of sale. Alcohol service will be discontinued at the end of the third quarter or at the discretion of the management.
Aramark S+E, Nebraska Athletics and the University of Nebraska Campus Recreation will implement a designated driver program at Memorial Stadium Guest Service location on the east and west concourses. A coupon will be given for a free small soft drink or water for adults who sign a pledge to be a designated driver.
Concessions
Nebraska Athletics has partnered with Aramark S+E to provide food and beverage service in Husker athletic venues. Nebraska fans will continue to see their traditional, local fan favorites such as Runza, Valentino’s Pizza and Fairbury Red Hot Dogs throughout Memorial Stadium. Aramark will also introduce a variety of new food concepts for the 2025 season at Memorial Stadium and other venues. Many of the concession items will be available only at specialty stands and not all traditional items will be available at every stand. A brief outline of items available at various stands is below and the full list can be found at https://huskers.com/concessions-menus.
New Food Concepts
Huskers Hospitality
Blackshirt BBQ (Sections 7, 16, 26, 38)
Tunnel Walk Tacos (Sections 2, 34, 339, 604)
Herbies Burger Co (Sections 23, 39)
Chick N Coop (Section 17)
Cornhuskers Crunch Nachos (Sections 32, 34)
1923 Cheesesteak (Section 28)
402 Snacks (Section 601)
Cob Co. (Section 5)
Customized Culinary Concepts
GBR Classics locations throughout the stadium will feature local, fan-favorites.
Runza, Valentino’s Pizza, Wimmer’s Fairbury Red Hot Dogs, and bratwurst along with collectible souvenir cups and buckets
Modernized Service Through Technology
Walk Thru Bru: For the first time in Memorial Stadium’s history, Aramark will introduce alcohol sales for fans 21+ with valid, government-issued ID.
Mashgin checkout technology: Several Walk Thru Bru locations will feature a modernized check out experience designed to enhance convenience for Husker fans.
Outside Food & Beverage
New in 2025, food and beverages purchased from outside vendors are NOT allowed inside Memorial Stadium. This includes sample giveaways from sponsorship activations. Personal empty water bottles are allowed into the stadium for fans to be able to refill at the fountains inside. Certain situations may arise, i.e. extreme heat that initiate exceptions to this policy. The University and Athletic Department will communicate to the public if exceptions will be made.
Cornhusker Kickoff Presented by Bud Light
Husker fans will have a new pre-game destination for home games at Memorial Stadium, beginning with the Sept. 6 home opener against Akron. The Cornhusker Kickoff presented by Bud Light will take place inside of the Hawks Championship Center, just outside of the Memorial Stadium gates. The Hawks Championship Center will open four hours prior to kickoff each game (8 a.m. for 11 a.m. kickoffs) and will close when the game begins. Fans do not need a game ticket to attend the Cornhusker Kickoff. There will be a capacity limit for the event. If that capacity limit is reached some fans may have to wait to enter until others exit the venue space.
Free for Husker fans, the area will feature live entertainment, kids’ activities, food and beverage, Husker merchandise and appearances and autographs from current and former student-athletes and coaches. Country artists Maddie & Tae will headline the first-ever Cornhusker Kickoff prior to the Akron game.
Improved Verizon Coverage
Verizon customers will have an upgraded connectivity experience at Memorial Stadium this season after the carrier recently outfitted the stadium with 5G Ultra Wideband. The upgrades add more capacity and coverage throughout the stadium so fans can easily connect with friends, share the action on social media, watch game highlights, and keep tabs on players’ stats. Verizon more than doubled the amount of antennas in the stadium and also has 18, 5G mmWave radios outside of the stadium.
Ticket Locations
Fans needing assistance with ticketing questions on game day, can visit Ticket Office windows at Gate 10 (NW Corner) or Gate 22 (East Stadium).
Fans visiting the Athletic Ticket Office or Husker Athletic Fund staff during regular weekday hours should visit Gate 21 on the East side of Memorial Stadium. Designated parking stalls are available in Lot 12 (Inner part of the East Stadium Loop, closest to Stadium).
Mobile Ticketing/Cashless
Memorial Stadium is a fully cashless venue and all fans will enter the stadium using mobile tickets. There are no ATM machines located in or around the venue.
Gate Screening/Clear Bag Policy
For the second year, Nebraska Athletics will utilize walk-through gate screening technology at Memorial Stadium gates. The frictionless technology provides a more efficient screening process and enhances safety for Husker fans. Nebraska continues its clear bag policy for all ticketed Nebraska events. Please see huskers.com/bagpolicy for more information.
Backrest Policy/Rental
Personal backrests (any shape or size) are not allowed in Memorial Stadium. Backrests are available for rent on a single-game basis at locations inside the stadium concourse. Seat cushions without backs are permissible. East Stadium Upper level seats have backrests. Backrest rentals cost $10 (plus tax) and all transactions are cashless.
Husker Legacy Walk
The Nebraska Football Team will arrive approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff in the east stadium loop to conduct their "Husker Legacy Walk". The team will unload the buses at the intersection of 14th and Vine and walk past the Nebraska Coliseum through the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame and enter the main lobby of the Osborne Legacy Complex. The Hall of Champions presented by Crete Carrier Corporation (main entrance) of the Osborne Legacy Complex is closed on game days, but is open to visitors during regular hours throughout the week (Wednesday-Sunday, 9:30-4:30 p.m.).
2025 Special Dates
Below is a list of some of the special celebrations surrounding Nebraska’s 2025 football home games:
Akron (Sept. 6)…Home Opener, Drone Show
Houston Christian (Sept. 13)…Ag Day, Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Recognition
Michigan (Sept. 20)…1995 National Championship Reunion
Michigan State (Oct. 4)…Homecoming
Northwestern (Oct. 25)…Military Appreciation Game
USC (Nov. 1)…Memorial Stadium Black Out, Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Recognition
Iowa (Nov. 28)…Pioneer Heroes Game
For full Memorial Stadium game-day information, visit huskers.com/operations.
The City of Lincoln’s game-day news release, which includes information on traffic, parking and other important policies, is available at https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/News/2025/9/2.