Memorial Stadium — Attraction in Lincoln

A fantastic and historic place to watch football. A lot of care and planning went into building and maintaining it over the years. It is perfectly situated to catch the suns rays and really focus them on the east side of the stadium during those afternoon games. That's why all games are scheduled to start at 2. It really maximizes that baking feeling that is so key to an enjoyable football experience. It's also why you have to donate the GDP of a medium sized nation to afford a seat on the west side. Don't worry though. They pump scalding water into the upper level bathrooms so no one can fill their water bottles that they aren't allewed to bring in to the stadium. Also, have you ever wanted to relieve yourself into a pit in the floor with a giant crowd of other people? Well then you are in luck if you have seats on the lower level. Back when we first went to a game, we had seats in the 600 sections. We went into the wrong entrance and an usher told us she didn't think that section existed. That was impressive. It's all cool though. They just decided to spend $450mil to upgrade the stadium. They will probably close a dozen elementary schools in rural and underprivileged areas of the state to pay for it. Maybe a couple of fire departments too. But at least grandma will have to pay more than $.12 for season tickets like her family has done since 1848. Update: The more games we attend, the more it amazes me how the whole area is designed for dysfunction. Northern entrances are used mostly by patrons that have to walk south and southern entrances are used mostly by people that have to walk north so everyone is walking into each other both on the way in and out. Also, please keep closing down routes away from the stadium, maybe you will eventually make it impossible for someone to get back home in less...

Memorial Stadium and the Huskers consistently draw high-energy crowds, making for an exciting game-day experience. The stadium is always packed, so plan accordingly. While outside seats are not allowed, cushioned seats with backrests can be rented on-site for just $5—a great option for added comfort. Concession prices are surprisingly reasonable compared to other venues and stadiums. However, as of 2024, alcohol is not served, though that is expected to change next season.

The stadium does show its age in some areas, which is understandable given that parts of it are over 100 years old. That said, the facilities are well-maintained. In my experience, bathroom lines have never been an issue for me or my wife. Concession lines also move quickly, with plenty of food and drink options available both in the hallways and from walking vendors.

The biggest downside is the parking. Depending on where you park and how quickly you try to leave, it’s not uncommon to spend an hour just getting onto the road after the game.

Overall, it’s a great stadium with a...

Loved watching the Badgers beat, yet again, the Cornhuskers. But, frankly, the stadium is kind of a mess. I’ve been to college games in Madison, Minneapolis, and Phoenix, and professional games in Kansas City, Seattle, and New Orleans, but this stadium was the worst of the bunch. I love a high perch but for the uninitiated it’s damn near impossible to find a straight path to the upper deck. The exterior of the stadium needs to be gutted and replaced with broad mezzanines, clear signage, abundant toilets, and easy to discern paths from one level to the next. The upper deck concessions were staffed by kids having trouble with simple math, offering nothing more than pizza and weirdly dyed hot dogs, but reasonably priced. The stadium staff were excellent, friendly, extremely helpful - the best thing about the visit (well, that and the last minute meltdown of the...