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Schoellkopf Field

Schoellkopf Field is a college stadium at Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, NY, home of Cornell Big Red football. Cornell… Read more

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Reviewed 10.16.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Venue guide (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)For October 17, 2026 Homecoming, Cornell lists C Lot tailgating $40, Kite Hill/extension/Wing $30 and Hoy parking $25 cash only. These are event-specific rates; November football has different arrangements.
Arrive
Football will call and player/family complimentary tickets are handled at Gate 5; bring photo ID. Cornell’s ticketing page uses 521 Campus Road for stadium GPS. Tailgating normally begins three hours before kickoff, which is not a verified public stadium gate-opening time.
Exact location
Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, NYOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Use the specific game section of Cornell’s parking page: October 17, 2026 Homecoming has paid Hoy Garage and separate C/Kite Hill tailgating, while November 7 and 14 football list free Hoy parking without tailgating. Homecoming closes Alumni Lot to public use and changes Hoy/Campus/Wing access; do not reuse an ordinary-game route.
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View of Schoellkopf Field, home of Cornell Big Red football.
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Home teams
Cornell Big Red 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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Cornell ticketed events require clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags or handheld clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches. Diaper bags are allowed only when accompanied by a child; concessions are cashless. Cornell’s September 2026 notice prohibits re-entry at ticketed Schoellkopf events for the fall season; once you leave, the same ticket will not get you back inside.

Official Ticketing (opens in a new tab)Official Bag Policy (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Official Cornell Big Red football and game-day information (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Schoellkopf Field, Schoellkopf Field, Ithaca, NY. Football will call and player/family complimentary tickets are handled at Gate 5; bring photo ID. Cornell’s ticketing page uses 521 Campus Road for stadium GPS. Tailgating normally begins three hours before kickoff, which is not a verified public stadium gate-opening time. Use the specific game section of Cornell’s parking page: October 17, 2026 Homecoming has paid Hoy Garage and separate C/Kite Hill tailgating, while November 7 and 14 football list free Hoy parking without tailgating. Homecoming closes Alumni Lot to public use and changes Hoy/Campus/Wing access; do not reuse an ordinary-game route. For October 17, 2026 Homecoming, Cornell lists C Lot tailgating $40, Kite Hill/extension/Wing $30 and Hoy parking $25 cash only. These are event-specific rates; November football has different arrangements.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Use the actual game’s listed lot and access point; Homecoming accessible parking is at Bartels Metered/C Lot and Hoy Garage is reached from its south entrance off Hoy Road.

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Official Ticketing (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Official Cornell Big Red football and game-day information (opens in a new tab)Venue guide (opens in a new tab)

Cornell ticketed events require clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags or handheld clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches. Diaper bags are allowed only when accompanied by a child; concessions are cashless. Cornell’s September 2026 notice prohibits re-entry at ticketed Schoellkopf events for the fall season; once you leave, the same ticket will not get you back inside.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
Official Ticketing (opens in a new tab)Official Bag Policy (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Current official section, visitor and parking resources (opens in a new tab)Official Cornell Big Red football and game-day information (opens in a new tab)

Use the specific game section of Cornell’s parking page: October 17, 2026 Homecoming has paid Hoy Garage and separate C/Kite Hill tailgating, while November 7 and 14 football list free Hoy parking without tailgating. Homecoming closes Alumni Lot to public use and changes Hoy/Campus/Wing access; do not reuse an ordinary-game route. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Venue maps & views

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Venue layout

Cornell — current-linked 2025 athletics-area parking-location map

Schoellkopf Field: Venue layout, Cornell — current-linked 2025 athletics-area parking-location map. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete official athletics-area drawing retains named lots, roads, attribution and original key. Use the current dated event instructions for permission, rates and closures: October 17, 2026 Homecoming differs from November football parking. This is a parking-location reference, not stadium seating or unrestricted lot access.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Cornell Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-16

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Cornell football at Schoellkopf Field with the official athletics-area parking map and current dated event instructions. The campus lot drawing identifies Hoy Garage, C/Crescent, Bartels, Kite Hill and Alumni areas; it is not a seating chart.
Watch out for
Cornell ticketed events require clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags or handheld clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches. Diaper bags are allowed only when accompanied by a child; concessions are cashless. Cornell’s September 2026 notice prohibits re-entry at ticketed Schoellkopf events for the fall season; once you leave, the same ticket will not get you back inside.
Good arrival window
Football will call and player/family complimentary tickets are handled at Gate 5; bring photo ID. Cornell’s ticketing page uses 521 Campus Road for stadium GPS. Tailgating normally begins three hours before kickoff, which is not a verified public stadium gate-opening time.
Main transit note
Use the specific game section of Cornell’s parking page: October 17, 2026 Homecoming has paid Hoy Garage and separate C/Kite Hill tailgating, while November 7 and 14 football list free Hoy parking without tailgating. Homecoming closes Alumni Lot to public use and changes Hoy/Campus/Wing access; do not reuse an ordinary-game route.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Dated football parking rules, especially Homecoming closures

What to do
For October 17, 2026 Homecoming, Cornell lists C Lot tailgating $40, Kite Hill/extension/Wing $30 and Hoy parking $25 cash only. These are event-specific rates; November football has different arrangements.
Best option
Use the actual game’s listed lot and access point; Homecoming accessible parking is at Bartels Metered/C Lot and Hoy Garage is reached from its south entrance off Hoy Road.
Avoid
Do not use Alumni Lot on Homecoming, tailgate in Hoy Garage or reuse closed Hoy/Campus/Wing approaches. Tailgating stops when the game begins.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College football game day

Schoellkopf Field reflects Cornell Big Red 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

  • ✓Cornell Big Red traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.16.26

For Schoellkopf Field: confirm the exact Cornell Big Red game-day parking, traffic, entry, ticket, bag, seating, weather, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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