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Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field

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Reviewed 10.16.26

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WKU’s 2026 guide lists public stadium gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and the Harbaugh Club two hours before kickoff for the correct ticket. Public gates are 1, 3, 5 and 6; student entry is Gate 4. The current parking/tailgating map shows lots, construction restrictions and shuttle stops. Topper Transit starts 2.5 hours before kickoff, suspends service at kickoff, resumes at halftime and runs to about one hour after the game; the disability shuttle is from Creason Lot. Confirm the actual game, permit and accessible/companion route.
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Houchens-Smith Stadium’s complete occupied bowl and sunset sightline during the September 9, 2023 game, photographed by Wyatt Richardson/WKU Athletics. This historical view preserves foreground spectators and railings.
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Houchens-Smith Stadium’s complete occupied bowl and sunset sightline during the September 9, 2023 game, photographed by Wyatt Richardson/WKU Athletics. This historical view preserves foreground spectators and railings. Photo taken 2023-09-09.

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Venue typeCollege Stadium
Capacity22,113listed football capacity for the 2026 FBS season
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A clear bag is required; backpacks, large purses and non-transparent totes are prohibited. The guide directs guests with medical/family necessities to Gates 1 or 6, and offers bag/stroller checking between Gates 4 and 5. Foldable stadium seats are allowed, with pockets subject to search. The concessions plan’s numbered vendor locations are not seat numbers. Follow the actual ticket’s section and confirm concessions, payment and return rules for your game; field-level photographs do not grant playing-surface access.

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Destination: Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field, Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field, Bowling Green, KY. WKU’s 2026 guide lists public stadium gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and the Harbaugh Club two hours before kickoff for the correct ticket. Public gates are 1, 3, 5 and 6; student entry is Gate 4. The current parking/tailgating map shows lots, construction restrictions and shuttle stops. Topper Transit starts 2.5 hours before kickoff, suspends service at kickoff, resumes at halftime and runs to about one hour after the game; the disability shuttle is from Creason Lot. Confirm the actual game, permit and accessible/companion route.

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Houchens-Smith — official 2026 concessions and gate plan

Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field: Venue layout, Houchens-Smith — official 2026 concessions and gate plan. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

The complete official September 2026 concessions PDF preserves the stadium outline, gate labels, concession-location numbers and vendor legend. Those numbered food locations are not individual spectator seats. Match the actual game seating chart, and confirm stand openings, dietary arrangements and the accessible route.

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WKU — official 2026 football parking and tailgating plan

Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field: Venue layout, WKU — official 2026 football parking and tailgating plan. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

The complete official 2026 plan preserves reserved/free lots, tailgate zones, construction/no-parking areas, shuttle stops, pickup/drop-off marks and legend. Confirm the correct game, permit and shuttle service; the guide lists a disability shuttle from Creason Lot. Identical copies of this source are listed once. This is an arrival plan without individual spectator seat numbers.

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A clear bag is required; backpacks, large purses and non-transparent totes are prohibited. The guide directs guests with medical/family necessities to Gates 1 or 6, and offers bag/stroller checking between Gates 4 and 5. Foldable stadium seats are allowed, with pockets subject to search. The concessions plan’s numbered vendor locations are not seat numbers. Follow the actual ticket’s section and confirm concessions, payment and return rules for your game; field-level photographs do not grant playing-surface access.
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WKU’s 2026 guide lists public stadium gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and the Harbaugh Club two hours before kickoff for the correct ticket. Public gates are 1, 3, 5 and 6; student entry is Gate 4. The current parking/tailgating map shows lots, construction restrictions and shuttle stops. Topper Transit starts 2.5 hours before kickoff, suspends service at kickoff, resumes at halftime and runs to about one hour after the game; the disability shuttle is from Creason Lot. Confirm the actual game, permit and accessible/companion route.
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Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field reflects Western Kentucky 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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  • ✓Western Kentucky traditions and campus atmosphere
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