Kansas State Game Information
Oct. 19, 2024
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., ET
Gates Open: 90 minutes before kick (6 p.m.)
TV: FOX
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Bridge Day
Affected Travel Corridors:
West Virginia US Route 19 from I-64/I-77 and I-79 exits
West Virginia Route 16
US Route 60
Travel Advisory Map
- Please note that US-19 North and South will be closed on Saturday October 19 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. to vehicular traffic on the New River Gorge Bridge (beginning at WV-16 northbound) and Ames Heights Road (southbound).
- Travel on the bridge during this time is limited to event emergency and security personnel; no exceptions.
- Expect heavier than usual vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the Bridge Day celebration. For travel on I-79 through southern West Virginia: If you do not plan to attend Bridge Day, stay on either Interstate 79 and/or Interstate 77 and go through Charleston.
For travel on US-19 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.: You will need to take a detour.
- From the North: Exit US-19S onto US-60W through the town of Ansted. Then take WV-16S to US-19S intersecting south of the New River Gorge bridge.
- From the South: Exit US-19N onto WV-16N in Fayetteville. Follow WV-16N to US-60 E through Ansted. This will intersect US-19N well north of the bridge.
- For Tour Operators attending the event, please contact Tim Naylor at (304) 465-5617 for logistical and parking arrangements.
2024 Milan Puskar Stadium
WVU Game Day Central serves as a one-stop hub for Mountaineer fans for everything related to game day. From detailed timelines, stadium maps and parking information to Almost Heaven Village programming, important stadium policy reminders and the complete A-Z Guide,
Game Day Central ensures fans are fully prepared.
Metal Detectors at All Athletic Venues
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has introduced
walk-through metal detectors at its major athletic venues this fall. Fans will not have to empty their clear bags or pockets, and will not have to place cell phones, keys, money or other belongings to the side because the state-of-art metal detectors are designed to be completely pass through. The metal detector technology provides automatic screening for fast and easy gate entrance flow. Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium early to get used to the new system and to expedite entry to the game. WVU’s clear bag policy is still in effect.
Almost Heaven Village
Almost Heaven Village is the fan experience area located between the Light Blue and Teal Parking Lots. Highlighting Almost Heaven Village this week is the WVU Football Homecoming Kickoff Concert featuring music recording artist Philip Bowen. Philip and his band will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Almost Heaven Village will be open 2 1/2 hours before kick (5 p.m.) to 30 minutes before (7 p.m.). The concert is free and open to the public and fans are invited to bring their own food and beverages to the area.
Born and raised in West Virginia, Philip Bowen has an uplifting sound heavily inspired by Appalachian roots. The dynamic, internationally touring singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began playing fiddle at the age of four, and his virtuoso skills have become quite popular with over 1.5 million followers online. His popularity on socials even propelled him to win TikTok's Greatest Talent competition, beating out thousands of other competitors. He's played iconic venues like The Bluebird Cafe, 3rd & Lindsley and been a featured performer on NPR's "Mountain Stage." For more information about Philip Bowen Music,
CLICK HERE.
Clear Bag Policy
WVU’s Clear Bag Policy remains in effect, and the Athletics Department invites and encourages fans to visit WVUsports.com/clearbag for more information, to view pictures of permissible and non-permissible items and to obtain answers to frequently asked questions about the clear bag policy.
Mountaineer Mantrip
The Mountaineer Mantrip start time remains approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes prior (approximately 5:15 p.m.) to kickoff. Join the Mountaineers in the wave to the top of the WVU Medicine Children’s hospital following the Mountaineer Mantrip.
Hall of Traditions
The Hall of Traditions (Puskar Center) will be open starting three hours prior to kickoff (4:30 p.m.) until 30 minutes prior (7 p.m.) to kickoff.
Kids Zone
Kids Zone will continue in the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility pregame. This is free and open to the public and includes family games, inflatables, etc. This will be in the front half of the IPF from 2 1/2 hours before kick (5 p.m.) to 30 minutes before (7 p.m.).
REVELxp Full-Service Tailgating
REVELxp will continue to operate the area outside the north gate operated to include all-inclusive tent and tailgate set ups for each home game. Fans will be able to rent these spaces and will arrive to a turn-key tailgate tent.
Click here to learn more or to book a hassle-free tailgate.
Stadium Seatbacks
Advance seatback single-game sales are now available (receipt will denote pickup location). Pricing is now $15/seat. All seatback sales are cashless.
Cashless Concessions and Parking
All concession stands are cashless.
All parking lots are cashless, including the Green Lot.
MAC Field Lounge
The Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) Field Lounge is located in the South end zone for donors of a certain giving level. This includes a sectioned-off area (load-in Thursday prior to each game and tear down on Monday following each game) with upscale seating.
ADA Accessibility
The following gates are ADA accessible: North, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest.
ADA Golf Cart shuttles (not wheelchair accessible) are available, the Gold Shuttle and the Blue Shuttle will run concurrently to link all corners of the stadium and the perimeter of the Blue Lot. Guests are picked up on a first-come, first-serve basis, with potential wait times. The shuttles will run two hours prior to kickoff until the middle of the first quarter. After the game, the shuttles will run at the beginning of the fourth quarter until approximately one hour. Please note, due to heavy pedestrian traffic, wait times may vary. (the shuttles are operated by the Goodwill City Ambassadors/Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau).
Smoking is still only permitted in designated smoking areas located at various gates. In some locations, these areas will not be available until after kickoff.
Section 133 is still the Family Fun Zone. It is an alcohol free, family friendly section. Alcoholic beverages and foul or abusive language are prohibited in this section. This information is now printed on the tickets.
Tickets
West Virginia (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) plays host to No. 17 Kansas State (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) in the annual Homecoming game presented by Diversified Energy. The game also will feature a special kickoff concert prior to the game in Almost Heaven Village with West Virginia musical artist Philip Bowen performing. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at
WVUGAME.com.
Will call opens at the stadium North Gate ticket office at 5:30 p.m.
Students will be able to log in to the platform
HERE or at
wvugame.com/students using the single sign-on functionality, which is the same as all access points across the University systems. Once signed in, students will be able to request their student tickets, starting the Friday before the upcoming game week, as they have in prior years. If the overall student ticket request number reaches capacity, the system will trigger the lottery function that will operate the same as year's past. The football student ticket distribution policy can be found
HERE.
For any students with questions regarding mobile ticketing are encouraged to visit
wvusports.com/studentticketinfo for more information.
A reminder: all persons regardless of age require a ticket for admittance to WVU football games.
General Parking
All parking lots open at 7 a.m., on Saturday unless otherwise noted below.
Vehicular traffic does not have access to Med Center Drive, the road directly in front of Milan Puskar Stadium. Med Center Drive will be open only to Blue Lot permit holders.
Blue Lot vehicle permit holders will have unrestricted parking (ability to choose parking space) up to four (4) hours prior to game time. Restricted parking (parking spaces assigned by attendants) will be implemented, as necessary, and determined on game day following four (4) hours prior to game time and continuing as needed until conclusion of the game.
All ADA spaces in the Blue Lot are self-accommodating. There will be NO shuttle from the Blue Lot to any gate. The ADA bus shuttle will continue from the Brown and Green Lots to the Southeast gate and West gate.
Blue Lot general RV parking lot E (including front row), C2, C6, C8, (except 19 - 8 p.m.) C10 and Spaces 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15 in D lot will open at 8 a.m. Friday.
Light Blue RV parking will open at 8 p.m. Friday, and Light Blue auxiliary RV parking (by Chateau Royale) will open at noon on Friday.
Coliseum Lot RV parking will open at 8 a.m. Friday.
All RVs must be off site by noon on Sunday or will be towed at owner’s expense.
Red RV (Law School) parking will open at 3 p.m. Friday, and Green RV will open at 5 p.m. Buses and limousines are permitted to park for $100 in the Coliseum Lot.
The Purple (Areas 52 and 61 behind Sheetz on Route 705), and the Gold Lot (Area 72, adjacent to the Facilities Management Building in front of ERC/Towers, and the lot by the CPASS building) are SOLD OUT.
Green Lot and Green parking garage spaces will be available for purchase for ADA accommodations. Buses and RVs are not permitted in the Gold, Purple, or Green Garage lots.
Small tents may be erected in designated areas only and may not be larger than 10’ by 10’. A parking permit for the designated lot is required to erect a tent and the vehicle must be parked adjacent to the tent. Tents may only be erected after 7 a.m. on game day.
An established ride-share (Uber/Lyft/taxi) lot is located at the United Bank on Elmer Prince Drive (address is United Bank – Suncrest, 990 Elmer Prince Drive).
Parking information can be found on game day on Monongalia County’s Radio Notification Station,1610 AM (WQLM).
ADA Parking
All ADA spaces in the Blue Lot are self-accommodating. There will be
NO shuttle from the Blue Lot to any gate.
The ADA shuttle will continue from the Brown Lot and Green Lot to the Southeast gate and Southwest gate.
ADA parking will be strictly enforced. Disabled parking is available for single-game purchase ($45) on a limited basis at the WVU Law School (Brown Lot); accessible vans will provide transportation from that lot only.
Permit holders will be required to have the following: WVU issued color-coded parking permit, valid state-issued ADA parking placard or license plate, valid state-issued ADA parking registration card and photo ID of the disabled permit holder (the photo ID must match the ADA parking registration card). ADA permit holder must be in the vehicle and will be required to park in the spots reserved for disabled parking only. This will be strictly enforced.
Athletics will provide golf cart courtesy shuttles for people with disabilities. This route will circle the stadium, stopping at all gates (aside from North) as well as outlying stops near Don Nehlen/Med Center Drive in addition to near the roundabout.
Controlled Beer Sales
Controlled beer sales, operated by Sodexo, can be found along the concourses inside the gates. Alcohol will not be allowed to be brought into the stadium, nor taken out of the stadium.
Fans serving as their group’s designated driver are encouraged to sign-up at booths located inside the stadium. They will receive a wristband and a coupon for a free soda.
Gameday Mobile App
Fans are encouraged to download the WVU Gameday App, which will help keep Mountaineer fans connected to the action while at the game or watching from home. The WVU Gameday App can be found as a free download in both the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.
Fanline
Fans are encouraged to call (304) 293-FANS or text WVU to 83200 for stadium assistance. Both services are available on game day only. Fans also can follow @GamedayWVU on Twitter for information and special announcements.
Stadium Reentry
Stadium re-entry is prohibited.
Traffic Information
No vehicles will be permitted to enter Don Nehlen Drive (formerly Willowdale Drive) from Route 705 after home football games. Both lanes on Don Nehlen Drive will be used for stadium traffic to exit the area. Also, no parking will be permitted on Don Nehlen Drive. Elmer Prince Drive will permit bus traffic only.
Fans traveling on I-79 should access the stadium via the University Avenue or Pierpont Road exits off I-68. Long delays are expected around the Star City area.
Please note that primary routes have priority during postgame traffic. Please stay on primary routes postgame. Secondary routes will be held until priority routes are cleared. Fans are encouraged to use the Mileground/Route 705 to reach I-68 and I-79 postgame.
Buses
MountainLine buses will run from the Mountaineer Mall. MountainLine stadium service will begin two hours before kickoff and will run at least one hour following the game. Cost is $3 round trip. Children 3 and under also ride free.
PRT
The PRT will run from 9:30 a.m., until one hour after the game. There is no charge for PRT service on game days.
Prohibited
The following items are prohibited at Milan Puskar Stadium: selfie sticks, unmanned aerial vehicles (‘drones’), any bag that does not comply with the Clear Bag Policy, alcoholic beverages, weapons and laser pointers.
An express lane is available at the West and North gates for those fans entering Milan Puskar Stadium who are not carrying items into the game.
Video cameras, with the intent of non-commercial use, are permitted. The cameras must not exceed 12” x 12” x 12”.
Banners and signs, except those associated with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, are not permitted at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The FAA regional office will allow no VFR air navigation near the stadium, except for law enforcement and medical aircraft.
No hard containers or umbrellas are permitted inside Milan Puskar Stadium. Only unopened plastic containers of soft drinks and water will be permitted. No open containers will be permitted into the stadium.
Baby strollers are not permitted in the seating areas. Fans can check their strollers at Guest Services at the North and South concourses of the stadium.
Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas at various gates, some of which may not open until after kickoff. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas inside the stadium.
Smoking will be permitted in the University parking lots on game day.
As in the past, commercial cargo-type rental trucks (U-Haul, Hertz, Ryder) will not be permitted in University parking lots during home football games.
Absolutely no soliciting of any kind is allowed at Milan Puskar Stadium or in the parking lots adjacent to the stadium.
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Ruby Memorial Hospital will be closed to the general public during West Virginia home football games. Staff and families of patients will need to obtain passes in advance to gain admission to the hospital during games. Hospital personnel called to work on an emergency basis should alert the state police by calling *SP on their cell phones as they approach the hospital. Emergency traffic should access the hospital via Elmer Prince Drive.
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