TicketsOct. 20, 2006
Sunday's Cincinnati-USF game, which will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ESPN HD. has been dubbed a Black Out event, with all fans encouraged to show their UC pride by dressing in black for the 8 p.m. contest. In addition, fans attending Sunday afternoon's Bengals-Carolina Panthers game can purchase a $14 discounted ticket at the UC game by showing their ticket stub from the NFL game.
The discounted tickets are available on a walk-up only basis. Fans taking advantage of the offer will have the choice of being seated in Section C (112) or in the Cats Lair (sections 211-215) of Nippert Stadium.
Fans arriving early can be a part of the official Bearcats pre-game party at Cattitude at Varsity Village. Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, this week's event features a CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT beginning at 5 p.m. This pre-game party on Sheakley Lawn is the perfect way to get fans ready for the big game. Cattitude at Varsity Village offers food, drinks, music, promotions, tented seating and a Pregame Pep Rally starting at 7 p.m. featuring the UC Marching Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders.
GETTING TO THE STADIUM
Nippert Stadium is located on UC's main campus in , and is conveniently accessed from numerous
points in the city.
FROM I-71 South (Columbus)
I-71 south to exit .
Stay on Taft approximately seven blocks to the intersection of .
Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto or continue straight.
FROM I-75 North or South
Take exit . At the end of the ramp (stop light) turn left (east).
Cross over interstate and through . Hopple eventually becomes , the campus will appear on the right.
FROM 50 ( and the East)
U.S. 50 to (Taft is one-way going west).
Stay on Taft to the intersection of .
Depending on your designated parking facility, turn right onto or continue straight.
FROM I-74 ( and the West)
Take I-74 to I-75 south
Follow directions above from I-75.
PARKING
SEASON PASSES
Many UC ticket holders elect to purchase parking on a season basis, which ensures the convenience of the same parking location for every game. Parking locations are assigned based on UCATS priority points. Reserved parking, for season passes, is available in all parking garages on the UC campus. Patrons coming to UC via I-75 may find it more convenient to park in the garages off (, Campus Green and ). Those arriving via I-71 may find parking more convenient in the Corry, Calhoun, CCM and garages, accessible from Calhoun and Jefferson streets. Parking passes are sold by the UC Athletics Ticket Office.
GAMEDAY PARKING
For those purchasing parking on the day of the game, Clifton Court, Calhoun and Campus Green garages, accessible from Martin Luther King Drive, sell gameday parking on a space available basis. Overflow parking is available at the Eden Garage, on just east of . The gameday parking fee is $7.
DISABLED PARKING
Parking for disabled patrons is available in CCM Garage. A state issued handicapped pass is required.
ENTERING THE STADIUM
ENTRY FROM THE NORTH AND WEST
For patrons parking in the parking garages accessible from , there are two convenient entry points along the newly finished Mainstreet Project:
Gate located on -at the Northwest Corner of Nippert Stadium just past the Center
Court Cafeteria.
Gate located on . (there is no field level access and patrons no longer have to walk around the Engineering complex).
ENTRY FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST
For patrons parking in the Corry, Calhoun and CCM garages and tailgating lots, there are three convenient entry points:
Gates located on either side of the (south or closed end of the stadium).
Gate located at and Sheakley Lawn.
GENERAL WILL CALL
General Will Call is located on the west concourse of Fifth Third Arena.
TAILGATING ALTERNATIVES
Join us at the Bearcats Kid's Zone located at Marge Schott Stadium before every Bearcat football game. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable games, music, giveaways, and visits from the UC Bearcat. The Kid's Zone will be available 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff and can be accessed through the outfield fence adjacent
to the East Concourse of Fifth Third Arena. Be sure to bring your youngest Bearcats fans to enjoy all the unique pre-game fun!
Be a part of the official Bearcats pre-game party at "Cattitude at " before all Bearcats home football games. Starting 2 1/2 hours before every home game, this pre-game party on Sheakley Lawn is the perfect way to get yourself ready for the big game. Cattitude at offers food, drinks, music, promotions, tented seating and the UC Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders to charge you up for kickoff. Everyone is there so come early for a high-energy Cattitude adjustment.