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Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium

Alumni Memorial Field is the FCS home of VMI Keydets football in Lexington. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.16.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Current VMI game-day guidance lists $40 Parade Ground cash/card and $40 North Institute Hill card only. CPTF designated accessible parking is free; the former Kilbourne ADA lot is unavailable.
Arrive
Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium opens one hour before kickoff; Cameron Hall’s ticket/will-call office opens at 9 a.m. under the current game-day notice. General admission is first come in Sections 1/5 and the small visiting-side bleachers; reserved 2/3/4 have assigned section, row and seat. Corps seating occupies rows A–U in 2/3/4, so match the actual ticket.
Exact location
405 N. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
VMI’s current game-day page lists $40 Parade Ground parking accepting cash/card, weather permitting, and $40 card-only North Institute Hill parking. Route 11/Main Street parking near Foster Stadium has been removed. CPTF accessible parking is free in designated spaces; confirm the correct permit and entrance. Free Lackey Farm parking has a separate shuttle; the page conflicts between 110 Hines Lane and its linked 150 Hines Lane directions, so use the current linked route and verify before travel. Lot opening times also vary by section.
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Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium’s football field, opposing side and VMI buildings from an actual spectator position during the October 3, 2026 VMI–Mercer visit, published by Stadium and Arena Visits. Foreground spectators and rails are retained; no numbered camera seat is identified.
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Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium’s football field, opposing side and VMI buildings from an actual spectator position during the October 3, 2026 VMI–Mercer visit, published by Stadium and Arena Visits. Foreground spectators and rails are retained; no numbered camera seat is identified. Photo taken 2026-10-03.

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Home teams
VMI Keydets 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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405 N. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450

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Foster Stadium uses clear bags and prohibits outside food/drink, coolers, umbrellas and backpacks; stadium seat backs are permitted. Accessible seating on either side uses a general-admission ticket. Concessions/restrooms are at the main entrance and behind the home stands, reached through Row HH portals in Sections 1–5. The university says the former Kilbourne ADA parking lot is unavailable despite its mention in an older mobility FAQ.

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Destination: Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium, 405 N. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450. Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium opens one hour before kickoff; Cameron Hall’s ticket/will-call office opens at 9 a.m. under the current game-day notice. General admission is first come in Sections 1/5 and the small visiting-side bleachers; reserved 2/3/4 have assigned section, row and seat. Corps seating occupies rows A–U in 2/3/4, so match the actual ticket. VMI’s current game-day page lists $40 Parade Ground parking accepting cash/card, weather permitting, and $40 card-only North Institute Hill parking. Route 11/Main Street parking near Foster Stadium has been removed. CPTF accessible parking is free in designated spaces; confirm the correct permit and entrance. Free Lackey Farm parking has a separate shuttle; the page conflicts between 110 Hines Lane and its linked 150 Hines Lane directions, so use the current linked route and verify before travel. Lot opening times also vary by section. Current VMI game-day guidance lists $40 Parade Ground cash/card and $40 North Institute Hill card only. CPTF designated accessible parking is free; the former Kilbourne ADA lot is unavailable.

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Foster Stadium uses clear bags and prohibits outside food/drink, coolers, umbrellas and backpacks; stadium seat backs are permitted. Accessible seating on either side uses a general-admission ticket. Concessions/restrooms are at the main entrance and behind the home stands, reached through Row HH portals in Sections 1–5. The university says the former Kilbourne ADA parking lot is unavailable despite its mention in an older mobility FAQ.

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Official Game Day Policies & FAQs (opens in a new tab)

VMI’s current game-day page lists $40 Parade Ground parking accepting cash/card, weather permitting, and $40 card-only North Institute Hill parking. Route 11/Main Street parking near Foster Stadium has been removed. CPTF accessible parking is free in designated spaces; confirm the correct permit and entrance. Free Lackey Farm parking has a separate shuttle; the page conflicts between 110 Hines Lane and its linked 150 Hines Lane directions, so use the current linked route and verify before travel. Lot opening times also vary by section. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Firsthand October 3, 2026 VMI–Mercer collection includes actual seating, field, entry, under-stand passage and spectator views. These general camera positions are not labeled row-and-seat assignments; current policies come from VMI.

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Venue layout

VMI — parking-on-post plan in the 2026–27 visiting guide

Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium: Venue layout, VMI — parking-on-post plan in the 2026–27 visiting guide. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

The complete printed page 8 retains the VMI post, athletic facilities, parking categories and key. Pair this orientation plan with current game-day restrictions: Route 11/Main Street parking is removed, Parade Ground access is weather-dependent and the former Kilbourne ADA lot is unavailable. Team-guide parking does not override football permissions. Preview shows page 8 of 16; open the original chart for every page.

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Watch out for
Foster Stadium uses clear bags and prohibits outside food/drink, coolers, umbrellas and backpacks; stadium seat backs are permitted. Accessible seating on either side uses a general-admission ticket. Concessions/restrooms are at the main entrance and behind the home stands, reached through Row HH portals in Sections 1–5. The university says the former Kilbourne ADA parking lot is unavailable despite its mention in an older mobility FAQ.
Good arrival window
Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium opens one hour before kickoff; Cameron Hall’s ticket/will-call office opens at 9 a.m. under the current game-day notice. General admission is first come in Sections 1/5 and the small visiting-side bleachers; reserved 2/3/4 have assigned section, row and seat. Corps seating occupies rows A–U in 2/3/4, so match the actual ticket.
Main transit note
VMI’s current game-day page lists $40 Parade Ground parking accepting cash/card, weather permitting, and $40 card-only North Institute Hill parking. Route 11/Main Street parking near Foster Stadium has been removed. CPTF accessible parking is free in designated spaces; confirm the correct permit and entrance. Free Lackey Farm parking has a separate shuttle; the page conflicts between 110 Hines Lane and its linked 150 Hines Lane directions, so use the current linked route and verify before travel. Lot opening times also vary by section.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Weather-dependent Parade Ground, card-only Institute Hill and removed Main Street parking

What to do
Current VMI game-day guidance lists $40 Parade Ground cash/card and $40 North Institute Hill card only. CPTF designated accessible parking is free; the former Kilbourne ADA lot is unavailable.
Best option
Choose the current lot and its opening instructions; verify the Lackey Farm shuttle route because text and linked Hines Lane addresses differ.
Avoid
Do not park on Route 11/Main Street, bring an RV onto post, save a space or assume lot exit permits vehicle readmission.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College football game day

Alumni Memorial Field reflects VMI Keydets 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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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓VMI Keydets traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.16.26

For Alumni Memorial Field: confirm the exact VMI Keydets game-day parking, traffic, entry, ticket, bag, seating, weather, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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