USDLast verified: October 13, 2026, on Indiana University Athletics' football parking page, its 2026 parking map and game notes, and IU Parking Operations, all listed under Sources.
Ohio State at Indiana: Saturday, October 17, noon ET, on FOX
- Prepaid parking is gone: IU says "for the 2026 season - pre-paid parking is sold out."
- Day of game: the Union Street Grass Lot (1105 N Union St) and Union Court Grass Lot (1130 N Union Ct) sell parking at $50 a vehicle. IU says grass and surface lots open at least 5 hours before kickoff, so by 7 a.m. for a noon game. It posts no exact opening time.
- Free: the Atwater Garage, 921 E. Atwater Ave., with a gameday shuttle stop. IU marks it "Limited Availability".
- RVs: the Bell Tower RV lot is $550 for this game, against $350 to $450 for the other home games.
- Big crowd, early start: FOX's Big Noon Kickoff is on site, and IU calls it the first top-5 matchup in Memorial Stadium history. Expect lots to fill early.
Short answer. Prepaid parking for Indiana football is sold out for 2026. On game day, the Union Street and Union Court grass lots north of the stadium take $50 a car, and the Atwater Garage on the south side of campus is free, with a gameday shuttle. Lots are cashless, so bring a card or phone wallet.
Memorial Stadium parking options
| Option | Where | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved and general grass lots | Around the stadium | Sold out | Prepaid only, sold out for 2026; passes are mobile and cannot be printed |
| Union Street Grass Lot | 1105 N Union St | $50 a vehicle | Day of game, at the lot |
| Union Court Grass Lot | 1130 N Union Ct | $50 a vehicle | Day of game, at the lot |
| Atwater Garage | 921 E. Atwater Ave., south side of campus | Free | First come, first served, limited space; gameday shuttle stop |
| ADA parking, Gate 12 (Green Lot) | East of the stadium, just north of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | $50 a game | Purchase required; valid state ADA placard or plate |
| Bell Tower RV lot | 1630 E. 17th St | $550 for Ohio State | Opens 6 p.m. the night before; no hookups; stay until noon Sunday |
One rule to know: IU says vehicles must be out of athletics lots by 6 p.m. the evening before a home football game, so don't leave a car there Friday. IU Parking says campus garages are usually free from 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, but that "during special events, free parking may be suspended."
How the day works
- Payment: IU says its park lot locations are cashless and take all major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Tailgating: the AAA Championship Tailgate starts three hours before kickoff, about 9 a.m. for this game. Lot rules: no tents larger than 10 ft by 10 ft, no box trucks, no trailers, and passes are single use.
- Shuttles: IU's 2026 parking map marks gameday shuttle stops at the Atwater Garage and at Bell Tower / Union Street. It doesn't publish hours or frequency.
- Accessible: golf-cart shuttles carry fans from marked pickup points to the stadium gates, and a limited-mobility shuttle picks up near Gates W1, W5, E1 and E5.
- Rideshare: drop off and pick up at Fee Lane and 17th Street, near Briscoe Quadrangle, or at 12th Street and Woodlawn Avenue.
Questions fans ask
How much is parking for Indiana football?
Day-of-game lots are $50 a vehicle, and the Atwater Garage is free. Prepaid parking is sold out for the 2026 season. RV spaces in the Bell Tower lot run $350 to $550 a game, with Ohio State at $550.
What time do parking lots open for the Ohio State game?
IU says grass and surface lots open at least 5 hours before kickoff, so by 7 a.m. for the noon game. Overnight RV lots open at 6 p.m. Friday.
Is there free parking for IU football?
Yes. The Atwater Garage at 921 E. Atwater Ave. is free on game day, with limited space and a gameday shuttle stop.
Can I pay cash to park at Memorial Stadium?
No. IU says its park lot locations are cashless. Use a credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess doesn't sell parking for Memorial Stadium. Every price on this page is Indiana University's own. ParkingAccess earns a commission on Vivid Seats purchases made through the link above.
Sources
All checked October 13, 2026.
- IU Athletics, Football Parking: sold-out prepaid parking, $50 day-of lots, free Atwater Garage, opening times, RV prices, ADA parking.
- IU Athletics, 2026 football parking map (PDF): gameday sales lots, free parking, shuttle stops.
- IU Athletics, Memorial Stadium policies: cashless lots, rideshare points, limited-mobility shuttle.
- IU Parking Operations, free weekend parking: garage rules and the 6 p.m. removal rule.
- IU game notes, Ohio State: date, noon ET kickoff, FOX.
- IU Athletics, gameday preview: Big Noon Kickoff, first top-5 matchup at the stadium.
- IU Athletics, AAA Championship Tailgate: start time and lot rules.