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Alfond Stadium

Alfond Stadium is a college stadium at Alfond Stadium, Orono, ME, home of Maine Black Bears football. Maine… Read more

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Reviewed 10.4.26

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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Maine lists free non-tailgating parking at the Steam Plant, New Balance Student Recreation Center and Collins Center lots. Reserved or tailgating lots require the appropriate pass.
Arrive
Alfond Stadium gates open 60 minutes before kickoff. After the beginning of the third quarter, only pre-ticketed guests may enter through Gate 1; ticket sales and other gates close.
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View of Alfond Stadium, home of Maine Black Bears football.
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Home teams
Maine Black Bears football
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Stadium
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found in the reviewed 2026 stadium list
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Destination: Alfond Stadium, Alfond Stadium, Orono, ME. Alfond Stadium gates open 60 minutes before kickoff. After the beginning of the third quarter, only pre-ticketed guests may enter through Gate 1; ticket sales and other gates close. Maine lists free non-tailgating parking at the Steam Plant, New Balance Student Recreation Center and Collins Center lots. Reserved or tailgating lots require the appropriate pass.

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Need to Know

Good arrival window
Alfond Stadium gates open 60 minutes before kickoff. After the beginning of the third quarter, only pre-ticketed guests may enter through Gate 1; ticket sales and other gates close.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Maine lists free non-tailgating parking at the Steam Plant, New Balance Student Recreation Center and Collins Center lots. Reserved or tailgating lots require the appropriate pass.
Best option
Free non-tailgating campus lots listed in Maine's football guide
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College football game day

Alfond Stadium reflects Maine Black Bears traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest day starts with the school’s current game-day map rather than a generic stadium address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓Maine Black Bears traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

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Reviewed 10.4.26

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