Memorial has only improved with time, but it was good even back in the 90s when I'd go as a kid with my dad to games! There's probably bad seats in the house, but you'll have an amazing time no matter where you sit. The Husker fan base makes the games the best in all of college football. I love the effort and creativity they put into all the graphics, media, fireworks, and fan experiences. I think it's the second or third largest city in Nebraska on game day since they've had consecutive sold out games for almost ever. Even with that many people, we don't have to wait that long in lines. I was able to get through beer lines in less than 10 minutes. Speaking of beer, now they finally have it in the stadium! Watching the Nebraska-Iowa game today was more fun with the Kros Strain citrus wheat beers, Cornhusker Crusher, which they made specially for the stadium. They have a small store but several other kiosks around to buy gear. There's all the typical Nebraska eats--Runza, Godfather's Pizza, and Fairbury hot dogs. Everyone should get to experience memorial stadium on game day at least once in their lives. read more

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The way that Lincoln Stadium handled last night's concert at Zach Bryan was an embarrassment. By not keeping fans updated with the constant delays due to weather but also forcing fans to wait for hours in the rain just to get in. Once the doors actually opened the staff there would not let us in after ALREADY buying tickets with shown RECEIPTS. The concert started with over half of the fans not even in the stadium. Severally disappointed. read more

Being a lifelong Iowa resident...and an Iowa State Cyclones fan... My feet only burn slightly as I walk on the hallowed ground near this stadium. I know I know... They're not even in the Big 12 anymore. Doesn't matter... That hurt runs deep. I was at that last heart breaker of a game at Jack Trice before Nebraska moved to the Big 10... That being said.... The campus and grounds around Memorial Stadium are inspiring. It's hard not to look up at those walls and not feel some respect for their football program with so many years of success behind it. We had met friends from Oklahoma in Lincoln. Terry's a huge football fan in general so I took him over to see the stadium and the Nebraska athletics hall of fame. No one can argue it's not impressive. But I'm still not going to give it 5 stars... Lol read more

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I always love coming to a game. Yes, it'd be great if we could pull off a few more wins. Yes, it would be better if we had some recent dates added after 1999. Yes, it would be wonderful if we could beat Iowa. But at least they finally are serving beer in the stadium. read more

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Such a fun day cheering on the Huskers! We had a little trouble finding the correct entrance, but all the staff was so helpful. read more

Memorial Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I had a thrilling experience attending a college football game here at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, one of the most iconic football universities in all the United States. Although the game was against Rutgers, who may not be the most popular opponent on Nebraska's Big 10 schedule, it was still a Memorial Stadium sellout with over 87,000 in attendance. And to say it was a "sea of red" would be putting things lightly, lol. One thing, I initially purchased a ticket on StubHub for Section 23 and Row 42 down in the lower bowl section. It cost $66 with taxes and fees. Unfortunately the seller of the ticket never warned me that there were significant obstructions of views. And when I arrived at my seat, I was disappointed. But..I quickly pivoted and purchased another seat back on StubHub ($40) in the 600 level. Wow, lol, I didn't know 600 level sections existed in stadiums, but I believe that's the case at major colleges like here in Nebraska, Penn State, LSU and Georgia. Yet, the 600 level offered terrific views. I didn't think it was too high up. I could see the entire field and...there were actual comfortable seat backs and not bleacher style benches. Back in Section 23 were old fashioned benches. So don't be deceived by where you may sit. I give my blessings to the 600 section, lol. Regardless...I had an amazing time. And I'm from Florida, I'm just a fan of college football. No allegiances or attachments or loyalties. Purely here for the love of the game. The gates to Memorial Stadium open 90 minutes before kickoff. Outside the stadium is plenty of tailgating around the grounds. Nebraska players get welcomed and walk through the Athletic Hall of Fame and enter Tom Osborne Plaza (the famous Nebraska coach who put Nebraska on the football map) before the game. Fans surround the Hall of Fame walkway and cheer proudly. For parking for the game, I found a random side street about 1 mile away from Memorial Stadium. So I got to park for free and do a little walking myself which I didn't mind on a beautiful early fall, October day. I did see parking lots nearby the stadium for $25 entry. Pregame introductions were terrific. There were fireworks blasting off from one of the end zones as things got started. That added to the electricity. I was told that there would be an epic flyover by the military, but that never happened. That's okay. I liked how fans chanted "husker" from one side of the stadium, and the other side responded with... "power". It displayed good unity. Every 3rd down for Rutgers had Nebraska fans standing up and out of their seats and making noise against the road opponent. But that is typical at most games. Still, I guess, Nebraska only giving up 7 points in this one had me feeling like the crowd willed the Cornhuskers defense to the win. Extra notes I can think of... - They sold game day programs for $5. Wow, I didn't think those existed anymore, lol. - Staff were actually checking tickets for the 600 level. If you didn't have a seat in the 600's, you were denied access to the escalators. That was surprising. Usually no one makes a fuss about who sits where in the upper deck. - Tom Osborne Plaza is the primary entrance area to Memorial Stadium. It's good for taking photos. - Nebraska kept up its tradition of consecutive sellout games. I believe they're up over 400 in a row. I was proud to be a part of this continuous sellout. Overall, it was a joy to attend a Nebraska football game. The Cornhuskers have a historic college football legacy and the experience at Memorial Stadium totally lived up to my expectations. Thank you for having me Lincoln. read more

Memorial Stadium is very much a college football stadium vs. the NFL - super cramped bleacher seats, sub par food options - and a heck of a good time! I've been to Husker football games both in the bleachers and in a box, and while the food options, luxury seating, and privacy are a lot better in the boxes, there's a lot more camaraderie and fun happening in the bleachers with the rowdy fans. The Regents of UNL have voted to start selling alcohol at the games, and I think that's a little bit of a mistake. It gets rowdy enough in the stadium and you don't need to add any further excitement to that. It can get VERY loud, so if you bring kids, try to bring noise dampening headphones for them or for anyone with hearing issues. You can rent a stadium seat with a back on it, that will make the bleacher seating a little more comfortable, and I recommend that if you will want to sit more than stand. There's really not a bad seat in the stadium (except on the opponent's side) as the stadium has a good slope to it so nobody in front of you is in your view. We got obstructed view tickets once and even that wasn't bad - we just couldn't see the fireworks because we were under the ceiling overhang, but the field was in full view. If you're a fan of college football or have never been to a Husker game, definitely make it a point to get out there someday - it's really an experience! read more

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The only place to be on game day. Thankful for the Huskers. This was my home away from home for 5 years. read more

Memorial Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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In November we went to the UCLA vs Nebraska game. The Nebraska fans are the nicest we've ever come across. They were so welcoming and nice. We parked a few blocks away but it was very walkable. We can't wait to come back and see another game here. We had a great view and you can rent a seat booster. read more

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WOW this stadium continues to improve. My first game here was 1995 and most recent was volleyball day in 2023. There isnt a bad spot in the stadium, we've gotten seats in the shade, near the first row, and I've even been in a suite (which is really the way to go)! Every attendant working is nice, and friendly, especially helpful when you have to consider the clear bag policy. The only complaint is there isn't enough parking! Be prepared to walk 1-2 miles from a campus parking lot and dropping $25, but other than that, its always good vibes when you're in the area. read more

A place of happiness or suffering haha. Any Nebraskan will tell you that this the best place for college football atmosphere. If you've never attended a game at Memorial Stadium you need to! The stadium fills with an electric energy. read more

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Someone barfed on me at the football game My shoes are ruined. And we lost. Worst game ever read more

I enjoyed the self guided tour of the stadium this week during my first visit to Lincoln and seeing the Sports Hall of Fame which was interesting. read more

I've been to the stadium a few times over the years but this year got to experience a game from the suite as a friend of mine won tickets to Joe Ricketts suite. This was an amazing experience and even more luxurious than I expected! We went up to the suite on an elevator and there were many employees helping out by ushering us to our room. The room was equipped with a nice fridge/freezer, and a microwave we could use, among other amenities. This was a pot luck so we were able to plug in croak pots, etc. to prepare our food, but if I remember correctly there was a stove and oven as well. The room itself was large enough for our group of 20-30 to comfortably mingle, set out/get our food, and use the indoor table and bar seats (facing the field) to enjoy the game. There were also 3 rows of exterior seats which most of us sat in throughout the game (these were our ticketed seats). The temperature of the room was perfect, and the windows were able to be opened/closed electronically using a panel in the room. We really had a lot of control over the environment! There was a private restroom in our suite, so we did not ever need to leave, although the spacious hallway outside was also open to us and offered a few comfortable couches/chairs to use. There was an attendant assigned to our suite the entire game--she was very nice, and helped with keeping things tidy through the whole game, bringing us anything we needed, and assisting with the cleanup at the end. Service was exceptional--she seemed so happy to be there, as did all the other employees we interacted with! Of course the cherry on top was that the Huskers won this game 35-11, but even if they had lost this would have been an amazing experience! It did not take long at all to exit the suite, ride the elevator down, and even get out of the parking lot. What stood out to me the most throughout this experience was the joy and pride everyone working the event had to be a part of it! Nebraska fans will always love the opportunity to watch a game live, but the employees who likely work every event through the season had the same genuine excitement to be there at their job as most fans have. I'll never forget this experience, or the 'Nebraska Nice' attitudes I saw displayed throughout the whole stadium! Makes me proud to be a Husker! read more

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10/10. (Maybe slightly biased as a born Husker fan..) I enjoy coming to Memorial Stadium for Husker games! I never have trouble getting in or out - the truck is to park in the North Bottoms and walk over the bridge to the stadium! Always such a fun environment and Nebraska always puts on a show. read more

This was the best experience ever at a huskers game this was a late review but man the 400 sellout game was good the drones were cool the food (as always) was amazing my favorite drink was there mtn dew was there i go to these a lot but this was when I noticed how loud we are we have more decibels then the broncos game which was in Denver still the 400 sellout game is the best experience I have ever been to the drone show at the 3rd quarter was awesome then the OT game was the best coming next year read more

I've gone to many Nebraska husker games over the years, and the stadium stairs are kind of tiny almost fell down the stairs once. And that stuff is kind of expensive but if you know, I recommend going early so you can get good parking near the stadium see the band and you could also rent seat covers that hooked onto your seat they have padding. I recommend the seat covers because they give you space from your neighbor on your seat and you won't get pushed into you. They also have vendors that walk around the Sections so if you're hungry, you won't have to go down to the concourse. The concourse is always busy. It's more busy during halftime, so I recommend getting stuff during the venders. Instead of getting i people's way. read more

Over the years, I've taken my kids to many games at Memorial Stadium. I have fond memories of the stadium from my childhood and the experience has continued to stay the same (positive) even as the stadium expanded to accommodate more fans. Memorial Stadium and Husker gamedays are an experience that everybody should live once. First of all, the stadium....it's grown tremendously over the years, and other than seats in the lower areas behind support pillars, there aren't really bad seats. Of course, there are "nosebleeds", but you can find very reasonable seats with good views for a good price for most games. Even when the team hasn't done well, the stadium is electric and full of energy. The smell of Valentino's Pizza and Runza's fill the air as you are in the concourse or when venders come through your section. The vendors do a pretty good job of coming through with drinks, unless it's super hot. So, unless you have to go to the restroom, you could probably go the whole game with seat-service. If you visit for a game, I would make three recommendations. 1 - Reserve parking on the City of Lincoln parking website; 2 - Buy a cushion seat, not only is it soft, but it reserves a portion of your seat for you so that your neighbor doesn't encroach into your space and crush you with your other neighbor; and 3 - Arrive early, and enter the stadium at least 45-60 minutes prior to kickoff. Do not miss the tunnelwalk/anthem/entrance, which starts well before 0:00 on the clock. read more

The home of the Cornhuskers and located on the University of Nebraska campus, Memorial Stadium is among college football's most iconic venues. This "Sea of Red" stadium has been a sight to behold, carrying with it close to a century's worth of sports history. Where as other stadiums on the coasts are modest in size, the capacity at Memorial Stadium is a cool 85,000 but can hold well over 90,000 with standing room. After extensive renovations in the last couple of decades, this place is an incredible experience during gameday and the student section (aka "The Boneyard") is raucous as it gets. (#1) Is there a bad seat in the house? I think the view has been pretty good from when I was able to scour the field from various angles. Bathroom lines aren't crazy but like any place with a ton of people, they aren't exactly all that clean either. When in doubt, hold your breath. I've never been one for stadium food and the options here are no different. Choices are somewhat minimal (where isn't Valentino's?), prices are a little higher than usual, but no one is really here for the food. (#2) The parking situation isn't great and people are often either walking or taking some kind of shuttle from different parts of the campus. Ultimately, Memorial Stadium is more than just football. It's really a symbol of the state and a must-see when in Lincoln. ____________ (#1) So much for "Nebraska Nice." (#2) The beer on the other hand ... read more

It's been a little bit so I thought I would write an update. Memorial Stadium is still one of the best venues to watch a college football game. Since my last visit, the University has finally finished the East Stadium expansion (capacity is now 90,000+,) added a new sound system, and wired the stadium with wifi. The latter is awfully nice because you can not only upload any fun photos and videos you take, but you can also consult the Internet to see what happened on a close play or why a player may have been removed from the game. South Stadium is still the place to be. Besides the students over in the corner, the crowd tends to be a bit younger and more active in cheering on the home team. This is especially important if you find yourself on the more excited end of the cheering spectrum. You won't get yelled at for standing up and clapping like you might in either West or East Stadium. Mostly West Stadium. You also get a great view of the field and the Husker Vision video screen on the opposite end. A couple of quick suggestions... you might use the restroom and / or grab your concessions, I recommend a Runza or a Valentino's pizza slice because they're both local favorites, before you walk to your seats. If you're sitting up high, especially in North or South Stadium, you will have to walk all the way down to ground level to do so. It's not the worst walk, but it can be a bit of a pain when you're trying to work your way through the crowd. Last, but not least, I hope you're loud, wear your red proud and have a good time cheering on dear NU. read more

Memorial Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Saw someone rate this based on stadium food. If you spend the $$ to go to a legendary stadium as this for a college football game, eat before or after the game as your missing the intended purpose of being there. I've been to many stadiums for MLB, NCAA, NFL and this one ranks up there with Wrigley and Fenway. Great game day atmosphere and you can feel the history even outside the stadium. read more

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Nebraska spring game opener! Fun experience to tour the stadium, meet / greet with players, wagyu lunch, and field view. Fun times! read more

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Once you get in, even the cheap seats are good! The food's basic, and tasty. Brews aplenty. It manages to be fairly clean despite this. :) The kids walking through, selling treats and beverages. Gotta have such at a game. The crowd is even good, ESPECIALLY in the cheap seats. I dig the people there. It made a good game even better. And morale is good even when the Huskers lose. Oh my, though, when they win, it's a heckuva high. I really, really wish there was nearer parking. Yeah, it's fine exercise, but it would be so much easier with nearer parking. Still worth it for the experience! read more

Wisconsin Badger fan here... With that said, people from UN and Nebraska in general should be very proud of what they have here in Lincoln. Over the years I have traveled to all but one Big Ten Stadiums to watch my Badgers play. This town and Fan Base has to be the friendliest and most welcoming of all of my game experiences to date.... By far! I'm not just saying this because my team won, because "the love" started the night before the game and continued through the the time we spent there. Even after the game when the Huskers lost on a last second FG. Friday night my wife asked me not to wear a Badger Shirt downtown because she thought we would be harassed. It was just the opposite! Fans young and old welcomed us, wished us good luck and offered advice on we're we should go to eat and drink. The same happened on the day of the game. After the shocking loss by the home team I thought for sure someone would show some negativity towards us Badger Fans, but all I heard was "good game", "good luck" and "thanks for coming"! Every sports fan should get to see this stadium and meet these people on game day. It might not be as crazy and exciting as let's say Camp Randall in Madison, but it sure is enjoyable. In this sports crazy world we live in its so nice to see that good old fashioned values are still alive in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. I really want to go back again some day! Hope it never changes. read more

Memorial Stadium - Not the best seat in the house! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Mammarial Stadium is where people show off their boobies (male and female), everyone except for the cheerleaders that is (unfortunately), who stay fully clothed while everyone in the crowd strips. Well that's not exactly true. A few people keep their clothes on occasionally. First-Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium - this is where I came to watch the Cornhuskers in one of the most intense stadiums in the country in one of the loveliest little towns anywhere which is a place that is very dear to my heart. I have very good friends in Lincoln, but I came to this stadium alone, and blended in with the crowd as they erupted for each completed pass, each short run, and you should have heard the level of noise when they scored a touchdown. Absolutely magnificent. Unbelievable. One of my best ever North American stadium experiences. And this stadium completely dominates the skyline for miles. I've been to every cool stadium in the UK & North America, due to my obsession with travel & sport. I've toured America as a musician for 7 or 8 years. In that time, I've seen sports games at, or visited when empty (and usually both), at almost every major stadium in US and Canada. I have pictures of most which I will upload at some point. Also, on future travels, I plan to take new pix, and add more stadia! Watch this space! ***back to regular review*** Nebraska is one of the most important college football teams, and this is one of the biggest stadiums not just in the country, but the whole world. It can hold 87,000 fans but sometimes goes over 90k, don't ask me how. 91,585 for a Miami game in fact in 2014. It was built in 1922 and has had 340 consecutive sell outs (a record) beginning in the 60s. Football means more to these fans than perhaps any others, because it's the only thing the state is really known for other than cornfields. Indeed, the name Cornhuskers says it all. It's a cute name, it's a great stadium, and these are wonderful fans. The enormous stadium rules the skyline of the town and this team rules the minds and hearts of most locals. In addition, my concerts in Lincoln and Omaha have been some of the best I ever played so it will always be a special place to me, and one of my favourite states. Get one of the seats with backs for $5 when you enter, it'll be more comfy. And if you like one of the girls at this stadium, why not just Husker out. read more

I've only gone to one football game here as a spectator (I'm not a huge football fan, despite the fact that I'm from Texas and go to school in Nebraska; weird I know), but I've been lucky enough to be down on the field as a press photographer. This stadium is immense. There's a reason they call it the "Sea of Red." Like I said, I don't really care for football, but I still appreciate the impressive quality of Husker fans. Really, it's just as much the fans that make the stadium as the stadium itself. But the architecture really is pretty cool. These are the people who have contributed to like 350 consecutive sold-out games at Memorial Stadium. Because of that popularity, however, tickets tend to run pretty expensive. But if you can make it to one good game, it's a fun experience. Being on the sidelines is especially powerful, listening to 80,000 cheering fans all directing 100% of their being to the players on the field. An interesting fact, which I'm sure has been mentioned before: On a game day, the stadium is the third largest "city" in Nebraska. read more

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My cousin is an alumnus that played soccer at the university, so I decided to stop a the U. of Nebraska just to see what the campus is like. Needless to say, this stadium (as expected) dominates the Lincoln skyline with exception to a couple of downtown buildings. This place is massive! You can see this stadium from miles away, so why not stop by? Of course, there wasn't a game going on today yet you can still do a brief self tour of the stadium. There is a gate on the left side of the front of the stadium that allows access to students and visitors like me to enter (for free) and take pictures of the stadium's interior. Despite there being eight inches of snow on the ground at the time, the interior of this ballpark is something to see and behold. It is easy to see how this place can accommodate over 90,000 people in one given area. The next time that the Longhorns play the Huskers, I'll certainly make the trip up. read more

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This is a review of the 400 section.... Pros: -Great Seats -Way less Crowded concession area -You can get out of cold/heat whatever in the club lounge -Reasonably priced concessions. For example, a 32oz souvenir cup full of soda was 4.00. -If you get there early enough, you can get a "bar seat" on the glass and watch the game from inside with a great view. Cons: -The club lounge is seriously lacking in furniture. I'm guessing there was seating for perhaps 80 people in an area catering for 3K? Really? -The lack of seating made getting a seat next to impossible. Other lounges in tons of other stadiums don't have this problem. In general, good seats... but they need to seriously buy like 400 more sofas/ chairs etc... they have the space... don't know why they aren't doing it. read more

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It is hard to objectively review a place that holds an outsized influence in your childhood memories. So I'm going to forgo any attempt at objectivity. Each corner of the stadium drips with memories of emotionally packed moments. Standing in different sections brings back ghosts of distant times. As a kid I came to Memorial Stadium with my parents, cousins, and Grandpa. Then Grandpa stopped coming to games and my brother came more regularly. Now my wife and I come together. Last season she brought our daughter with her, in utero. Coaches have changed. Seasons have come and gone. Capacity has increased. Technology has improved. Records have been set. Streaks have been broken. Amidst it all, Memorial Stadium has opened its gates to me. I can't wait to go back. read more

Memorial Stadium - Memorial Stadium on a cold winter's night. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

To my knowledge this is the only Big10 football stadium to be in National Geographic and I've been wanting to visit ever since that issue on Nebraska. It's so exciting game day even as a visitor to be part of the historic Cornhuskers football day experience make sure you go early enough to see the parade going in (but try to be in the inside rather than the outside). Even the best parking will involve a long walk so plan accordingly. Approaching the event the professional police and security deployment is hardly noticeable except for their polite and friendly manner (I should probably point out that I came to the even wearing an obnoxious Northwestern purple suit and hat, and that I've worked for decades in event management), but pretty clearly highly competent and well deployed for safety. Entry is remarkably efficient and yet obviously they take security seriously. The smooth entry process is much better than other stadiums I've been to with less than once a week event frequency. The best less expensive seats are higher up, and there are very well placed big monitor screens. The Nebraska Marching Band is excellent and both the halftime and postgame shows were great. The stadium food is above average, and as is typical of places like this there isn't much in the way of healthy or vegetarian choices. A notable unique choice is the Runza, a delicious kind of pocket sandwich stuffed with beef, onion, cabbage. It's a brand of bierock, fleischkuche, or kraut pirok that came to Nebraska with ethnic Germans from the Russian Volga River Valley make into a football tradition by a family owned business that started around WWII. It's about as good argument for friendly and open immigration policies that I can imagine, I'm pretty sure I could have eaten 5 of them if didn't have breakfast just before I arrived. It's worth a trip to Nebraska all by itself, a perfect cold weather sports spectator food. The football arena is comparable to the other big Big10 stadiums I've been to, much bigger than Northwestern's Ryan Field, but also unique and so worth a visit. The most unusual thing about this venue is that the fans are amazingly friendly, welcoming in spite of also drinking. Real football fans, so unlike at Northwestern no one stands up suddenly to block play view because they aren't paying attention. Unlike rude drunken fans at Ohio State, not only did no one pour beer on me, the Nebraska fans were downright gracious. Not just the alumni my age, even the students. I had only one incident, a couple of intoxicated students saying really obscene things, and yet it wasn't an incident as they doubled back and apologized to me! The fans at the game were an excellent source of information for a visitor to Lincoln. By the way, Lincoln has the only unicameral state legislature in the nation, the capitol building is definitely worth a visit, as is the nearby art museum. If you're coming from out of town, make reservations months in advance at the Graduate as the hotel is easy walking distance, and secure street parking the day before and update the parking using the phone application. read more

Memorial Stadium - It's a really well designed stadium even for the distant seats. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Go Big Red!!! Awesome stadium, always a good time. Always sold out. One of the only things we have in Nebraska. Go big Red!!

Great stadium, classy venue, rowdy but courteous fans. Stadium chairs for $5 rent (highly recommend that), Stadium Runzas available around nearly every corner before the game starts, $5 souvenir cup fountain pops. Could've used a slightly closer bathroom but that's more of a my problem than theirs! Huge screens at multiple points for the crucial instant replays throughout the game. Highly recommend. Went here for the Black Friday Heroes Game. As a visiting/opposing teams fan - they treat you like a friendly rival. Great venue, would love to go back. read more

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The best way to describe what Memorial Stadium means to me is to tell you that when I see it after a long absence my heart speeds up, I become a little light headed & I tear up. Just a bit. Memorial Stadium is the epicenter for the heartbeat of Husker fans. Opened in 1923 this palace of all that is right about the game of football has seen some truly amazing moments. Ask any Nebraskan that cares about the game & they can tell you about any number of defining moments. It's in our DNA. It calls our names every fall & every fall we answer. It's strange to say that a building has given me so much, but Memorial Stadium really has done just that. Since attending my first game nearly 30 years ago I can't imagine what falll would be like without those six or seven Saturdays when the "Sea Of Red" comes to life. From the Fairbury Franks fired into the stands via Der Viener Schlinger, to being able to snag some Val's pizza or a couple of Runza's at the game, The food is as much as part of the experience as the game. These are simple staples, but they are our staples, and that's what makes them special. When it comes to the actual game, there is nothing like the tunnel walk. In fact no matter where I am, if I hear "Sirius" by 'The Alan Parsons Project' I get goose bumps. I could explain more but I think that would rob you of one of the great experiences that there is for a college football fan. To paraphrase, there is no place like Nebraska and Memorial Stadium. read more

Memorial Stadium - Where I come to worship. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

There's No Place Like Nebraska. You can't rate this any lower. Go to a game, no matter where you sit, you feel the environment and power that is Memorial Stadium. Gives me cold chills just thinking about it. 'Nuff said read more

Went to a game against Fordham and was entertained with everything. The food and beverages at the food stands were pretty cheap. There's also people from Runza and other places selling food and beverages standing right when you enter the stadium for a cheap price. I'd recommend to get them before the game starts to not miss the half time show and the game itself. The stadium seats were full of red. The cheers and crowd reactions are something you should experience. Also recommend leaving a few minutes before the game ends unless it's a close game because there will be traffic. I'd also recommend to come early to get a seat for students because seats aren't assigned for the student section. Anyways, we won 52-7. read more

I enjoyed my time at this venue on a Saturday afternoon. Staff were professional and pleasant, vendors were polite and helpful, and fellow spectators we're respectful and friendly. The pathways to and from pick up spots were safe and easy to navigate. The signs and maps were helpful and well marked. Regardless of the venue, this place is great for decent weather events. read more

Memorial Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Simply put.... There is NO place like NEBRASKA! The Tunnel Walk. The fans. Throwing the BONES. The hype starts @ 7am every Saturday; night game or 12pm kick-off Multi-Colored Tuf. Runza's. Valentino's. oh and ... GOOOOOOOO BIIIIIIIIIIIGGG REEEEEED. GO BIG RED! read more

I have been to many College Football Stadiums. Memorial Stadium is in the status of CATHEDRALS such as Ohio Stadium, Michigan Stadium, Notre Dame Stadium and Neyland Stadium in places I have been personally. This is one of the places you get goosebumps when you walk in and see the magnificence of it all. Those HOT DOGS that are colored RED are absolutely fantastic, too. What a great spot. Friendly people. A fabulous experience. read more

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I can't stand this bag policy. It's so arbitrary and just puts more stress on the fans. I don't own a clear bag. I don't own a small purse. I come to one game a year, and every time now I have to hoof it back to the car because of this stupid policy? It's ridiculous. It's not worth coming any more. I'm done buying tickets. The football team loses all the time anyway. read more

The oldest parts of this venerable stadium date to the 1920's (east and west stadiums) and if you sit in the north or south stadiums you are in areas added in the 50's and 60's. Additions to the north stadium this century provided more seating (76,00 to 80,000) plus skyboxes and an admittedly awesome sound system. This place would get 3 stars easily just for not being knocked down and replaced with some *state-of-the-art* corporate sponsed monstrocity somewhere in the wilderness (an actual proposal back in the day). It is very close to downtown, which means good access to local restaurants and bars (walking distance to/from) as well as parking and traffic flow (well planned and efficient, props to LPD for traffic cops doing a good job). Parking also embellished by the additions of pedestrian bridges and parkways to the north and over the BNSF tracks. Bumps to 4 stars for excellent continuing renovations, especially noticable in the west stadium where what may have been a previous rathole has been turned into a spanking new training table area. Which brings us to the food. I read once that if you're going to a game, you must eat. Prices range from $3-4 for sausages hot dogs and pizza, to $6-8 for stuff like fancy nachos and po'boys. Also noted was the very good and reasonably priced ice cream provided by the college's dairy bar. The concessionaires do not fuck around, they are Speedy, and accomodate the lines. No, you will not find sushi or craft beers, if you want that do your own tailgating (a phenomenon which was not that big in the 70's, but now you can get pass out cards at half-time). What bumps this up to 5 stars is the disabled patrons' area. For a long time the people who run this place have made accomodations to persons with disabilitites a priority (and interestingly on my recent game-day visit, they honored a blind swimmer former all-american and a deaf football player former all-american who went on the play in the NFL and CFL). As i went in search of my half-time snack I noticed that they provide the physically disabled with disabled-only restrooms AND a disabled-only concessions stand, and not some kind of Jim Crow operation either. This was very impressive and I have not seen this at any other stadium or sports venue, college or pro (hopefully it is a trend). So props for a place where the review really could have gone either way. Nota Bene: this review was not influenced by some kind of undying love for Nebraska football, or a crush on Tom Osborne or Bo Pellini. The fact of the matter is I spent the entire decade of the 90's 1,500 miles away, and barely registered the fact that they won 3 national championships during that period. It wouldn't have hurt me to pick up the friggin sports page. read more

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