Cardinal Football - Game Day Central - University of Louisville Athletic

U of L Football Parking Tips

The least congested approach to the area around Papa John's Cardinal Stadium is to come east on Central Avenue, approaching from Churchill Downs and turning either north or south on Floyd Street toward your assigned parking lot. The quickest way to leave the stadium is to depart the vicinity going west on Central Avenue and proceed to I-264 (Watterson Expressway) in order to avoid the congestion on Crittenden Drive. After the game officers will direct all Floyd Street traffic in the west southbound lane to turn west on Central Avenue.. Floyd Street must remain "two way" at all times to allow access and egress for businesses, residents, and emergency vehicles.

All lots adjacent to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium are prepaid reserved parking for U of L season ticket holders.

On most game days, one of the best options is to park at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. To avoid traffic to the prepaid lots, those parking at the KFEC should access Gate 1 of the fairgrounds off the Watterson Expressway (I-264). Follow Ring Road (Champion's Way) to the right and park in the lots north of old Cardinal Stadium, then walk across Crittenden Drive at the traffic light and down Central Avenue to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Please avoid jaywalking across Crittenden Drive. Parking at the KFEC is $4.

There is also substantial surface parking west of the stadium across the railroad tracks between Churchill Downs and PJCS. All handicapped parking at the stadium is pre-sold. Drive up handicapped parking is available on the first floor of U of L's Floyd Street parking garage, with a shuttle available to the stadium. Individuals may drop off and pick up handicapped patrons in the bus lane of the stadium, however, it is not recommended.

Other tips and events . . .

Street Fest - Three hours before kick-off

Visit Street Fest along Card March to sample food and prizes before Card March or on your way into the stadium.

Card March - Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes before kick-off

South end of Papa John's Stadium
Help the cheerleaders, marching band and Cardinal Bird in cheering on the Cardinal Football team as they walk from the Green Lot into Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The team is dropped off on the south side of the Denny Crum Overpass on Central Avenue approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff.

Velocity Stage - 2 Hours before kick-off

Tailgate inside the stadium at Gates 3 & 4. Event features bands, food and drinks and inflatable games for kids. Fans can relax on the grassy areas inside the stadium prior to kick-off.

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