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GETTING TO NIPPERT STADIUM

Nippert Stadium is located on UC's main campus in Clifton, and is conveniently accessed from numerous points in the city.

FROM I-71 South (Columbus)
• I-71 south to exit 3 - Taft Road.
• Stay on Taft approximately seven blocks to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue.
• Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto Jefferson or continue straight.

FROM I-75 North or South
• Take exit 3 - Hopple Street. At the end of the ramp (stop light) turn left (east).
• Cross over interstate and through Central Parkway. Hopple eventually becomes Martin Luther King Drive, the campus will appear on the right.

FROM U.S. 50 (Portsmouth and the East)
• U.S. 50 to Taft Road (Taft is one-way going west).
• Stay on Taft to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue.
• Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto Jefferson or continue straight.

FROM I-74 (Indianapolis and the West)
• Take I-74 to I-75 south
• Follow directions above from I-75.

SEASON PASSES
Many UC ticket holders elect to purchase parking on a season basis, which ensures the convenience of the same parking location for every game. Parking locations are assigned based on UCATS priority points. Reserved parking, for season passes, is available in all parking garages on the UC campus. Patrons coming to UC via I-75 may find it more convenient to park in the garages off Martin Luther King Drive (Woodside Drive, Campus Green and Clifton Court). Those arriving via I-71 may find parking more convenient in the Corry, Calhoun, CCM and University Avenue garages, accessible from Calhoun and Jefferson streets. Parking passes are sold by the UC Athletics Ticket Office.

GAMEDAY PARKING
For those purchasing parking on the day of the game, Clifton Court, Calhoun and Campus Green garages, sell gameday parking on a space available basis. Clifton Court and Campus Green garages are accessible from Martin Luther King Drive. Calhoun garage is accessible from Calhoun Street. Overflow parking is available at the Eden Garage, on Eden Avenue just east of Jefferson Avenue. The gameday parking fee is $7.

DISABLED PARKING
Parking for disabled patrons is available in CCM Garage. A state issued handicapped pass is required.

Join us at the Bearcats Kid's Zone located at Marge Schott Stadium before every Bearcats football game. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable games, music, giveaways, and visits from the UC Bearcat. The Kid's Zone will be available 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff and can be accessed through the outfield fence adjacent to the East Concourse of Fifth Third Arena. Be sure to bring your youngest Bearcats fans to enjoy all the unique pre-game fun!

Be a part of the official Bearcats pre-game party at "Cattitude at Varsity Village" before all Bearcats home football games. Starting 2 1/2 hours before every home game, this pre-game party on Sheakley Lawn is the perfect way to get yourself ready for the big game. Cattitude at Varsity Village offers food, drinks, music, promotions, tented seating and the UC Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders to charge you up for kickoff. Everyone is there so come early for a high-energy Cattitude adjustment.

ENTERING THE STADIUM

For patrons parking in the parking garages accessible from Martin Luther King Drive, there are two convenient entry points along the newly finished Mainstreet Project:

• Gate located on BEARCAT PLAZA-at the Northwest Corner of Nippert Stadium just past the Center Court Cafeteria.
• Gate located on TUC Plaza (there is no field level access and patrons no longer have to walk around the Engineering complex).

For patrons parking in the Corry, Calhoun and CCM garages and tailgating lots, there are three convenient entry points:

• Gates located on either side of the Dieterle Vocal Arts Center (south or closed end of the stadium).
• Gate located at Victory Plaza and Sheakley Lawn.

General Will Call is located on the west concourse of Fifth Third Arena.

For security reasons, the following items WILL NOT be permitted inside Nippert Stadium:

• Coolers
• Backpacks
• Compressed gasses such as air horns
• Knives, guns, etc.
• Any explosives such as firecrackers
• Bottles and cans
• Large purses and bags

NIPPERT STADIUM INFORMATION

Alcohol: Beer may be purchased inside the stadium until the middle of the third quarter. Fans must be 21 to purchase beer and identification must be presented upon request. All other alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Bearcat Band Concert: The Bearcat Band will perform one hour prior to kickoff at Sheakley Lawn.

First Aid: Emergency medical treatment is available at the First Aid Room, which is located on the East concourse (Pavilion side) behind Section 111. An ambulance will be available for medical assistance. Medical personnel are stationed on the east and west sides of the stadium.

Gate Information: Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.

UC Student Entrance: UC students can enter through any gate but must have a UC student ID.

Lost and Found: Items lost or found can be turned in or identified at the Information Office, which is located in room 329 of Fifth Third Arena, on Monday following the game. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may call 513-556-2170 for more information.

Noisemakers: Artificial noisemakers, air horns and electronic instruments, etc. are not permitted in Nippert Stadium.

Problems/Complaints: For any problems or complaints during a home game, locate your nearest usher who will contact the appropriate University personnel to resolve the matter.

Restrooms: Restrooms are located throughout the stadium. Handicapped facilities are located on the East and West concourses.

Souvenirs: Souvenir stands are located on the South concourse. Souvenirs can also be purchased in the Pride Shop located in the Richard E. Lindner Athletics Center.

Telephones: Pay telephones are located on the East and West concourses, near the restrooms.

Tickets: All persons, excluding children three years of age and under who do not require a seat, must have a ticket for admission to the stadium.

Patrons with Disabilities: Patrons with disabilities should contact the UC Athletics Ticket Office so that their needs may be attended to effectively. Parking for disabled patrons is in CCM garage, which is located at the end of Corry Avenue. A state issued handicapped pass is required.

Will Call: General Will Call: Will Call is located on the west concourse of Fifth Third Arena.

Team Will Call: This includes Will Call ticket pickup for all players guests, coaches guests, dance/cheerleaders guests and visiting team guests. Player will call is located on the 3rd floor of the Richard E. Lindner Athletics Center.

For security reasons, the following items WILL NOT be permitted inside Nippert Stadium:

• Coolers
• Backpacks
• Compressed gasses such as air horns
• Knives, guns, etc.
• Any explosives such as firecrackers
• Bottles and cans
• Large purses and bags