DURHAM, N.H. -- The success of the University of New Hampshire’s undefeated football team has resulted in a large increase in fan attendance. In addition to a home football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, also is the first full day of UNH Homecoming Weekend. Information on traffic, parking and tailgating is as follows:
Traffic Flow
A large volume of traffic in and out of Durham on Saturday is expected. From
the east or the west on Route 4, exit at 155-A and turn east toward Durham.
Follow 155-A past a short stretch of farmlands and fields. Please do not use
other routes; this route will be staffed with officers to keep traffic moving
as smoothly as possible.
Handicap Parking
For those requiring handicap parking, see the officer along the route in front
of the Field House to be directed to the closest available parking spaces.
Shuttles will be provided from B Lot, where overflow handicap parking has
been designated.
Parking
There will be free parking in West Edge Lot and portions of Lot B (adjacent
to McConnell Hall). Shuttles will be provided to the stadium entrance at
the front of the Field House. No alcohol is allowed in these areas. For those
attending only the game, turn left onto Loop Road to parking lot A. The cost
to park in A Lot is $5. No alcohol is permitted in this area. The only location
designated for tailgating with alcohol is Boulder Field. The cost to park
in Boulder Field is $10.
UNH Tailgating Rules
Tailgating lots will open at 9 a.m. No kegs or drinking games are allowed in
the tailgating area. Because Boulder Field is an area where alcoholic beverages
are permitted, all fans wishing to drink in this area will need to present
a proper age ID. Those who are drinking alcoholic beverages will be required
to wear a wristband which will be provided once IDs are checked. Alcohol
consumption ends promptly at 1 p.m. Police officers and event staff will
remind fans beginning at 12:30 p.m. Those who ignore the police and continue
to drink after 1 p.m. will be subject to arrest.
Ticket Information
Individuals who have parked in Boulder Field and have tickets at will-call,
or who need tickets, will be directed to the entrance to the stadium next
to the turf field to pick up their tickets. Everyone is encouraged to pick-up
their will-call tickets as far in advance of the games as possible. New bleachers
that seat an additional 1,100 student fans are available near the band. Available
on a first-come first-serve basis, these are open to all, but UNH students
are encouraged to cheer on the team here.
Other Homecoming Events Saturday
Women’s Lacrosse alumni game Bremner Field 8:30 a.m.
5K Homecoming road race Front of Field House 8:30 a.m.
Men’s lacrosse alumni game Bremner Field 10 a.m.
Wildcat sculpture dedication Memorial Field 11 a.m.
UNH vs. James Madison Cowell Stadium Noon
Dedication of the Hatch mural Kingsbury Hall 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.