Gameday Advice for IU Football Experience

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

Mods..sorry if this is the wrong thread. Going to Michigan-IU on November 9th. Thanks to stupid TV rules they won't announce game time until Saturday night. That being said I'm sorry for all the questions but I'd like to make the most of it. It could be a big day...they have a chance to set the program records for most wins in a season. 

1) What do you recommend for parking? My assistant principal is a season ticket holder and gave me some advice on lots/churches nearby. I don't care to walk. When I last went me and a few buddies parked on Kirkwood and drank/walked the entire way. 

2) If it's a night game is it even worth trying to get lunch somewhere? Nick's is usually my go to. OR if it's a Noon kick is it worth trying to get food after? My A.P. said no just get food around the stadium/inside stadium. 

3) How early do you recommend getting to the Memorial Stadium area?  I have a few friends that are going to tailgate with my wife and I. I'd like to mingle around with some other friends that will be there. I'd like to try and watch the walk and check out the BTown Blvd as well. I figured 3-4 hours before kickoff. 

4) Any other advice? Based on Peegs the restrooms/concessions suck at Memorial Stadium. I noticed on TV the last few weeks a long line to get into the stadium before the game. Figure an hour before kickoff is when we need to start heading in. 

Thanks for all the help. It's my birthday gift this year. Never did I think going to an IU Football game would be my preferred gift lol. 

I have a feeling it's going to be 12:00/8:00 on FOX or 3:30 on CBS. I'm leaning towards Primetime or CBS...haven't had either of those really this year outside the Friday game. 

[TTT 932]

ESPN Predictor (Rourke @ qb) IU vs Michigan 

Winner IU. 81.7%.   Michigan 18.3%

[jmsgws 2,181]

Get to the stadium at least 3 hours before. We got there at 10 last weekend and could barely find parking and we bought parking passes in the stadium parking lot!  Far too many people taking up 2 spots for tailgating. 
 

  I would try and find a pass on the secondary market. My Dad has been a ticket holder for 20 years. He commented he has never seen anything like the last two games. 

Concessions suck go early. Homecoming game I went out at the start of half time and still missed 10 minutes of the third quarter.  
 

also don’t plan on using your cell phone  no wifi in the stadium and the cell towers can’t handle the traffic  i know some people with ATT are ok but they have been the only carrier that seems to work in the stadium  

Honestly it seems for the first time the football is actually the best part of the game day experience. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

9 hours ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Mods..sorry if this is the wrong thread. Going to Michigan-IU on November 9th. Thanks to stupid TV rules they won't announce game time until Saturday night. That being said I'm sorry for all the questions but I'd like to make the most of it. It could be a big day...they have a chance to set the program records for most wins in a season. 

1) What do you recommend for parking? My assistant principal is a season ticket holder and gave me some advice on lots/churches nearby. I don't care to walk. When I last went me and a few buddies parked on Kirkwood and drank/walked the entire way. 

2) If it's a night game is it even worth trying to get lunch somewhere? Nick's is usually my go to. OR if it's a Noon kick is it worth trying to get food after? My A.P. said no just get food around the stadium/inside stadium. 

3) How early do you recommend getting to the Memorial Stadium area?  I have a few friends that are going to tailgate with my wife and I. I'd like to mingle around with some other friends that will be there. I'd like to try and watch the walk and check out the BTown Blvd as well. I figured 3-4 hours before kickoff. 

4) Any other advice? Based on Peegs the restrooms/concessions suck at Memorial Stadium. I noticed on TV the last few weeks a long line to get into the stadium before the game. Figure an hour before kickoff is when we need to start heading in. 

Thanks for all the help. It's my birthday gift this year. Never did I think going to an IU Football game would be my preferred gift lol. 

I have a feeling it's going to be 12:00/8:00 on FOX or 3:30 on CBS. I'm leaning towards Primetime or CBS...haven't had either of those really this year outside the Friday game. 

1) So you need a spot to tailgate, not just park right? 

If you JUST need a spot to park, I like going to the Unitarian Universalist Church if you're just looking to park. 

 

2) Never stayed in Bloomington to eat after the game. 

3) Noon kick. I'd get there by 730/8. 

4) Concessions are what they are. They are long everywhere. (Tennessee, Purdue, Notre Dame) all have massive lines. Line to get in when VERY quick. Wasn't really an issue, we got in line at 1145AM and were in our seats for kick. 

 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

9 hours ago, TTT said:

ESPN Predictor (Rourke @ qb) IU vs Michigan 

Winner IU. 81.7%.   Michigan 18.3%

I don't really think the ESPN predictor has anything to do with who starts at QB. 

[Dave from Dayton 3,160]

My advice for gameday is to the Indiana team to win.

[sirhoosierlot 2,728]

10 hours ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Mods..sorry if this is the wrong thread. Going to Michigan-IU on November 9th. Thanks to stupid TV rules they won't announce game time until Saturday night. That being said I'm sorry for all the questions but I'd like to make the most of it. It could be a big day...they have a chance to set the program records for most wins in a season. 

1) What do you recommend for parking? My assistant principal is a season ticket holder and gave me some advice on lots/churches nearby. I don't care to walk. When I last went me and a few buddies parked on Kirkwood and drank/walked the entire way. 

2) If it's a night game is it even worth trying to get lunch somewhere? Nick's is usually my go to. OR if it's a Noon kick is it worth trying to get food after? My A.P. said no just get food around the stadium/inside stadium. 

3) How early do you recommend getting to the Memorial Stadium area?  I have a few friends that are going to tailgate with my wife and I. I'd like to mingle around with some other friends that will be there. I'd like to try and watch the walk and check out the BTown Blvd as well. I figured 3-4 hours before kickoff. 

4) Any other advice? Based on Peegs the restrooms/concessions suck at Memorial Stadium. I noticed on TV the last few weeks a long line to get into the stadium before the game. Figure an hour before kickoff is when we need to start heading in. 

Thanks for all the help. It's my birthday gift this year. Never did I think going to an IU Football game would be my preferred gift lol. 

I have a feeling it's going to be 12:00/8:00 on FOX or 3:30 on CBS. I'm leaning towards Primetime or CBS...haven't had either of those really this year outside the Friday game. 

You probably won't be able to get in Nick's before or after the game unless you get really lucky or want to wait in line for at least an hour. Really anywhere on Kirkwood and downtown Bloomington staples will be like that. Food inside has gotten better but still is what it is. Try to tailgate, it's really the best option. Concessions and restrooms aren't bad unless you go at halftime or in between quarter breaks when everybody else goes. Be ready to stand for the majority of the game. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

3 hours ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

1) So you need a spot to tailgate, not just park right? 

If you JUST need a spot to park, I like going to the Unitarian Universalist Church if you're just looking to park. 

 

2) Never stayed in Bloomington to eat after the game. 

3) Noon kick. I'd get there by 730/8. 

4) Concessions are what they are. They are long everywhere. (Tennessee, Purdue, Notre Dame) all have massive lines. Line to get in when VERY quick. Wasn't really an issue, we got in line at 1145AM and were in our seats for kick. 

 

How much is it to park there? Thanks for the tips. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

4 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

How much is it to park there? Thanks for the tips. 

paid $30 this past weekend 

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

17 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

paid $30 this past weekend 

I'm going to try that. Looks like a great location...right by baseball/softball fields correct? 

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

2 hours ago, sirhoosierlot said:

You probably won't be able to get in Nick's before or after the game unless you get really lucky or want to wait in line for at least an hour. Really anywhere on Kirkwood and downtown Bloomington staples will be like that. Food inside has gotten better but still is what it is. Try to tailgate, it's really the best option. Concessions and restrooms aren't bad unless you go at halftime or in between quarter breaks when everybody else goes. Be ready to stand for the majority of the game. 

We are in row 5 by one of the end zones..look like great seats. Tickets were $60 a piece. Now they're over $200 so a good deal too. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

3 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I'm going to try that. Looks like a great location...right by baseball/softball fields correct? 

Yep. I would be there by 830AM (on a noon start) and again, won't really be able to tailgate there, but it's a spot, and what I like about it... very easy to get out after the games. Fee to 46 and then wherever. 

I've parked here multiple times in the past and then again this past Saturday. Worked well. We got there at 9AM and got one of the last spots. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

6 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

We are in row 5 by one of the end zones..look like great seats. Tickets were $60 a piece. Now they're over $200 so a good deal too. 

lucky!! 

Season tickets next year for me. I am not fooling with these tickets prices again next year. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

lucky!! 

Season tickets next year for me. I am not fooling with these tickets prices again next year. 

Yes, it was right around the UCLA game when I felt the itch to go to a game. Told my wife we probably need to buy the tickets in advance. Glad we did. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

1 minute ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Yes, it was right around the UCLA game when I felt the itch to go to a game. Told my wife we probably need to buy the tickets in advance. Glad we did. 

My wife works JV football games on Saturdays/we have an 11 month old/life ----- first game we attended this year was last weekend, not convinced I'm paying $175 a ticket for IU/PU.... so yeah lol 

Do you have a long haul to Bloomington? 

[HoosierFan1994 4,742]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

My wife works JV football games on Saturdays/we have an 11 month old/life ----- first game we attended this year was last weekend, not convinced I'm paying $175 a ticket for IU/PU.... so yeah lol 

Do you have a long haul to Bloomington? 

No we live in Evansville. Very easy drive. So if we need to leave early we can. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

13 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

No we live in Evansville. Very easy drive. So if we need to leave early we can. 

I-69 is perfect lol 

Have fun

[Stuhoo 80,453]

1 hour ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

My wife works JV football games on Saturdays/we have an 11 month old/life ----- first game we attended this year was last weekend, not convinced I'm paying $175 a ticket for IU/PU.... so yeah lol 

Do you have a long haul to Bloomington? 

I'm making the trip for the Michigan game (and Thursday night women's hoops and Sunday men's hoops). 

Pretty happy that we got 20 yard line, row 19, tix on SeatGeek the day before the Nebraska game for $125 per. Those are about $400 per currently.

And definitely walking to the stadium from lunch (or breakfast) downtown.

[TTT 932]

6 hours ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I don't really think the ESPN predictor has anything to do with who starts at QB. 

Prediction % was made with Rourke listed as qb.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,069]

34 minutes ago, TTT said:

Prediction % was made with Rourke listed as qb.

Where does it say that?