Tailgating at Dix Stadium

Tailgater Supply · Game-day sheet

Rules last verified Oct 15, 2026 against kentstatesports.com and kent.edu. Rules change; check the official pages the week of the game.

3 hrsbefore kickoff, lots open

Charcoalgrills encouraged

No LPpropane tanks banned in lots

Freelots west of Rt. 261, shuttle

Where to park

West Lot: Beside the stadium on Summit St, with a VIP section on the stadium side. Permit, or pay on game day.
East Lot: East of the stadium. The 2026 map marks it game day employee parking, with paid parking for the rest.
Free lots: On Summit St west of Route 261, including the Summit East auxiliary lot, with a free shuttle to the stadium.
RV: Pay on game day in the East and West lots at the RV and oversized rate.
Students: Residence hall students can ride the free shuttle from the Student Center.
Season passes: Given by donor level. You must be a season ticket holder.

Ride the shuttle back. If you parked free west of Route 261, the shuttle takes you back along Summit St.
Head west on Summit. Route 261 and Horning Rd connect back to the rest of town.
Try Powder Mill Rd. It closes to Summit St an hour before kickoff, so don't build your exit around it.

Grills: Charcoal encouraged. Dump used coals in the red trash cans in the tailgating areas.
Not allowed: Propane tanks, glass and kegs in the stadium lots.
Alcohol: Ohio law and Kent State policy apply in the lots. Only alcohol bought inside goes in the stadium.
Your space: Don't take up empty spaces or block traffic. Drive lanes stay open at all times.
Who's responsible: Tailgate hosts are responsible for their functions and guests. Permit holders own what happens in their spaces.
Bags at the gate: Nothing bigger than 14 x 14 inches, and every bag gets checked. No coolers.
Gates open: 90 minutes before kickoff.

The full guide: tailgatersupply.com/blogs/stadium-guides/tailgating-at-dix-stadium-kent