Football Game Day
Sep 3 (Thu)
6:00 PM
GAMEDAY PARKING
• Day of game parking can be found on the Livingston, College Avenue and Busch (Hoes Lane West) campuses.
• University Parking Decals (faculty/staff and students) provide FREE parking, but are accepted ONLY in Jersey Mike's Arena and College Avenue game day cash parking lots.
• Every space in each lot is filled in order, front to back, on a first-come, first-served basis, no exceptions.
• Parking passes are a revocable license. Management may revoke the license and eject or refuse entry to any lot for any reason.
• Reproduction of parking passes is strictly prohibited. The display of a fraudulent pass is a criminal offense, punishable up to a $1,000 fine.
• Ownership of a parking pass constitutes acknowledgment by holder that he/she agrees to all parking, tailgating and stadium policies.
• All season parking issued by Rutgers Athletics is assigned in priority point order.
• ADA ID, license plate or placard AND your Rutgers Football ADA Season Parking Pass MUST be displayed for ADA parking access for designated spaces in the Scarlet, White and Jersey Mike's Arena Lots for season ticket holders only. Limited single game/ADA spaces are available in the Jersey Mike's Arena Lots.
• For more information on ADA parking, call the Rutgers Ticket Office at 866-445-GORU (4678).
• Parking for box trucks in Silver or Jersey Mike's Arena Lots only.
• Charter buses: $100 per game. Follow signs to Jersey Mike's Arena or Silver Lot with pass and be directed to the appropriate parking area.
• Parking passes are valid for motor vehicle parking only. One space per vehicle. No trailers.
• Rutgers reserves the right to change/alter individual parking lot locations due to safety/ security/weather circumstances.
• Lock your vehicle. Rutgers University is not responsible for fire, theft, damage and/or loss of the vehicle or any contents.
- Parking lots are open five (5) hours prior to kickoff and close at dusk after day games and two hours after night games.
- Parking spaces are limited and tailgating must be confined to a small area around your vehicle. Traffic aisles and parking spaces can not be blocked at any time.
- Spectators wishing to park together must enter lots at the same time, displaying matching passes.
- All stadium parking lots will be reserved for those attending the game. If you do not attend the game, patrons will be asked to leave the stadium parking lots at kickoff time.
- University regulations and state statutes on drug and alcohol consumption will be strictly enforced.
- Kegs, beer balls, and tents/canopies larger than 10X10 are prohibited. These items are not permitted in the parking lots/adjacent areas at any time.
- For safety purposes, charcoal should be discarded in specially marked yellow barrels located throughout the parking lots.
- Open flames other than approved grills are not permitted. Camp fires/ bonfires are prohibited.
- Please recycle and put all trash in proper receptacles.
- RUPD and Rutgers Athletics remind everyone to please drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive.
- No open flame under solar panels.
Scarlet Lot
- From Rt.18: Take River Road/Piscataway exit. Turn right on to Sutphen Road. Scarlet Lot is on the right.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Enter coned left turn lane and turn left on to Sutphen Road. Scarlet Lot is on the right.
Green Lot
- From Rt.18: Take River Road/Piscataway exit. Turn right on to Sutphen Road. Green Lot is on the left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Enter coned left turn lane and turn left on to Sutphen Road. Green Lot is on the left.
Yellow Lot
- From Rt.18: Take Busch Campus (Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium) exit on Rt.18 to Campus Road. Yellow Lot is your second left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Turn left on to Hoes Lane West. Veer to the Right to Frelinghuysen Road. At the roundabout, take second exit onto Campus Road. Yellow Lot is on your right.
White Lot
- From Rt.18: Take Busch Campus (Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium) exit on Rt.18 to Campus Road. Enter coned left turn lane to turn left on to Sutphen Road. White Lot is on your Left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt 18. Take SHI Stadium/Busch Campus exit on Rt.18 to Campus Road. Enter coned left turn lane to turn left on to Sutphen Road. White Lot is on your Left.
Brown Lot
- From Rt.18: Take Busch Campus (Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium) exit on Rt.18 to Campus Road. Enter coned left turn lane to turn left on to Sutphen Road. Make a left on to Scarlet Knight Way. Brown Lot is straight ahead.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take SHI Stadium/Busch Campus exit on Rt.18 to Campus Road. Enter coned left turn lane to turn left on to Sutphen Road. Make a left on to Scarlet Knight Way. Brown Lot is straight ahead.
Blue Lot
- From Rt.18: Take Busch Campus (Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium) exit to Campus Road. At the roundabout, take second exit onto Frelinghuysen Road. Blue lot will be on your left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Turn left on to Hoes Lane West. Veer to the Right to Frelinghuysen Road. Blue Lot will be on your right.
Purple Lot
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Road. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. At stop sign, turn left to continue onto Bartholomew Rd. Turn right on to Brett Road. Purple Lot is straight ahead.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. At stop sign, turn left to continue onto Bartholomew Rd. Turn right on to Brett Road. Purple Lot is straight ahead on the right.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. Turn right on to Brett Road. Purple Lot is straight ahead on the right.
Black Lot 1 or 2
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Road. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. At stop sign, turn left to continue onto Bartholomew Rd. Black Lot 1 will be on your right. For Black Lot 2 turn left from Bartholomew Rd onto Bevier Rd and continue onto Brett Rd to park on shoulder.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. At stop sign, turn left to continue onto Bartholomew Rd. Black Lot 1 will be on your right. For Black Lot 2 turn left from Bartholomew Rd onto Bevier Rd and continue onto Brett Rd to park on shoulder.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. At stop sign, turn left to continue onto Bartholomew Rd. Black Lot 1 will be on your right. For Black Lot 2 turn left from Bartholomew Rd onto Bevier Rd and continue onto Brett Rd to park on shoulder.
Silver Lot 1
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Road. Turn left on Davidson Road East towards lot 63. Silver Lot 1 will be on your right.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Continue straight onto Davidson Rd East. Silver Lot 1 will be on your right.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Continue straight onto Davidson Rd East. Silver Lot 1 will be on your right.
Silver Lot 2
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Road. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. Silver Lot 2 will be on your left.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. Silver Lot 2 will be on your left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Bartholomew Road. Silver Lot 2 will be on your left.
Tan Lot 1 or 2
- From Rt.18: Turn onto Hoes Lane W/Morris Ave. Turn left to Frelinghuysen Road. Tan Lot is on your left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Turn left on to Hoes Lane West. Veer to the Right to Frelinghuysen Road. Tan Lot is on your left.
RBHS Lot
- From Rt.18: Turn onto Hoes Lane W/Morris Ave. RBHS Lots B&C are on your right and RBHS Lot A is on your left.
- From I-287: Take Exit 9 (River Road/Bound Brook exit). Turn left on to Hoes Lane West. RBHS Lots B&C are on your left and RBHS Lot A is on your right.
Light Blue Lot
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Road, avoiding bus lane. Turn left on Taylor Road. Light Blue Lot will be on your right.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd, avoiding bus lane. Turn left onto Taylor Road. Light Blue Lot will be on your right.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a Right onto Davidson Rd, avoiding bus lane. Turn left on Taylor Ln. Light Blue Lot will be on your right.
Jersey Mike's Arena Lot
- From Rt.18 North: Take the Metlars Ln/Livingston Campus exit. Make a right onto Avenue E. Turn left on Hospital Road. Go past Jersey Mike's Arena and the lot will be on your right.
- From Rt.18 South: Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Hospital Road. Go past Jersey Mike's Arena and the lot will be on your right.
- From I-287: Take Exit 8 (Rt.18/Highland Park exit). Turn left on Centennial Ave, turn right onto Rt.18. Take the Davidson Rd/Livingston Campus exit. Make a left onto Davidson Rd. Turn left on Hospital Road. Go past Jersey Mike's Arena and the lot will be on your right.
Gameday parking for Oversized Vehicles, including Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and buses, is $100 per game. Game day Parking for RVs and Buses is only at Jersey Mike's Arena and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle bus service to SHI Stadium will be provided free of charge on game day.
GAMEDAY POLICIES
No pets are permitted in athletic facilities (with the exception of service dogs).
Small, non–professional cameras without an external flash or extendable lens may be brought into the venue on their own or in a clear plastic bag. Please note that for certain events, cameras may not be permitted. Fans may not reproduce any film, digital, video, or audio recording for commercial purpose without the express written consent of Rutgers Athletics.
Starting this season, Rutgers Athletics will transition to cashless sales at merchandise and concession stands inside SHI Stadium. The move to a cashless environment is part of an effort to streamline transactions and enhance the game day experience. Cash-to-card kiosks, which provide a debit card in exchange for deposited cash, will be available inside SHI Stadium behind sections 104 and 123
Rutgers Athletics requires all patrons, regardless of age to have a ticket for all football games. The Athletic Department will allow one lap child without charge when attending an event with a ticketed adult. To obtain a complimentary lap ticket, a parent or guardian can request the ticket at the stadium's North Gate Ticket Office. Please check the event’s ticket policies at the time of purchase as ticket policies may vary per event
In conjunction with Homeland Security, Rutgers will strictly enforce its bag policy. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and approximately 12" x 6" x 12", or one-gallon clear plastic bags or similar, and small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, can be taken into athletic venues. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Sticks of all types, including selfie sticks, are strictly prohibited inside the stadium.
Patrons attempting to enter the stadium or arena with a counterfeit ticket will be refused admission. Rutgers Athletics cannot guarantee the authenticity of a ticket that has not been purchased through the Rutgers Ticket Office. Fans who believe they have a counterfeit ticket should go to the Ticket Office at the North Gates (Gates C & D).
Due to Homeland Security guidelines, no outside food and beverage will be permitted into the stadium. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the Guest Services gates designated for this purpose.
Lost or found items can be brought to the customer service window at the top of Section 116, located at the North Ticket office.
There is no re-entry into SHI Stadium. No pass outs allowed.
Though the Mamava App, guests can utilize the lactation pods at SHI Stadium. There are two pods in the stadium - one behind section 229 (east side) and the other behind section 214 (west side).
Prohibited items include outside food and beverages, bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, noisemaking devices, balloons, laser pointers, pets (with the exception of service dogs), balls, weapons, sticks/poles, containers, fireworks, clothing/costumes deemed inappropriate and any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate from being brought into the facility.
Per university regulations, smoking is not permitted in the seating area, bathrooms, and lower/upper concourses.
There is no re-entry into SHI Stadium. No pass outs allowed. All spectators must present their own ticket. All items brought into the stadium will be inspected. SHI Stadium regulations prohibit outside food and beverages, bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, coolers, umbrellas, noisemaking devices, balloons, laser pointers, pets (with the exception of service animals), balls, weapons, sticks/poles, containers, fireworks, and any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate from being brought into the facility. By use of your ticket, you consent to a reasonable search for prohibited items. Ticket stubs are not valid for re–entry. The selling of any item by anyone other than university–authorized personnel in and around SHI Stadium, including the parking lots, is prohibited. Violators are subject to prosecution.
Please be advised, strollers are prohibited in SHI Stadium.
- Parking lots are open five (5) hours prior to kickoff. Parking spaces are limited and tailgating must be confined to a small area behind or in front of your vehicle.
- Traffic aisles and parking spaces cannot be blocked at any time. Spectators wishing to park together must enter lots at the same time, displaying matching passes.
- All stadium parking lots will be reserved for those attending the game. If you do not attend the game, you will be asked to leave the stadium parking lots at kickoff time.
- University regulations and state statutes on drug and alcohol consumption will be strictly enforced. Kegs, beer balls, and tents/ canopies larger than 10'x10' are prohibited.
- These items are not permitted in the parking lots/adjacent areas at any time.
- For safety purposes, charcoal should be discarded in specially marked yellow barrels located throughout the parking lots.
- Open flames other than approved grills are not permitted. Camp fires/ bonfires are prohibited
To notify the Rutgers University Police Department during the course of a home football game, please follow these instructions:
- Text: "RUFAN" your LOCATION and the PROBLEM to 67283
- Example: "RUFAN Section 121, Row 10, Seat 12 medical emergency"
We encourage Rutgers football fans to use this system whenever they see an incident or problem in the stadium that should be reported to Rutgers Police so emergency personnel can respond to the scene as quickly as possible.
FREE Shuttle Service from Downtown New Brunswick: Buses depart regularly beginning three hours prior to kick-off at the New Brunswick Train Station Albany Street Bus Stop (located next to the taxi cab waiting area) and return up to three hours after the game. Fans traveling by train via NJ Transit (from NY or Philadelphia) Take the Northeast Corridor train to the New Brunswick Station.
Rideshare drop off is located in the back of the SILVER LOT. Rideshare pick up is located on Allison Road at the Allison Road Classroom Building.
To ensure safety and field visibility for all patrons, umbrellas are not permitted in SHI Stadium.
GAMEDAY EXPERIENCES
The Scarlet Walk occurs two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff at the ‘Birthplace of College Football’ Statue outside of the North Gate.
Head over to Scarlet Knight Way before each home game to enjoy several of your favorite food trucks in New Jersey, experience free rides, win prizes and take in the entertainment. Rutgers fans will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite elements of Jersey boardwalks right here in Piscataway. The Rutgers Boardwalk opens four hours before kickoff. More information on the Rutgers Boardwalk can be found here.
A mobile locker truck will be located inside Athlete's Glen along The Rutgers Boardwalk, as well as outside of the South Gate. The trucks will be open for business 2-hours before kickoff for fans to store their bags. Fans can purchase a locker for $12 via credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay – cash transactions will NOT be accepted.
Watch the game in comfort! Knight Kushions are available on a game-by-game rental. Rental Location is at the North Gate Concourse above section 113/114.
The 50/50 raffle starts 3 hours before kick off and ends after the 3rd quarter. Sellers will be on foot and kiosks, located behind sections 101, 116, 126 and 131. The winning number will be announced during the 4th quarter. The winner does NOT need to be present to win. The winner should email 5050@scarletknights.com with a picture of their ticket to collect their prize. More information, plus winning numbers can be found at www.scarletknights.com/5050raffle.
REVELXP brings its flagship turnkey tailgating services to Scarlet Knight fans this season. The turnkey tailgate packages include a tent, table, and chairs as well as premium add-ons, such as catering, TVs, coolers and more. More information on REVELXP tailgating experiences can be found here.
Official Rutgers merchandise may be purchased at the following locations - Sections 107, 108, 115, 116, 119, 120, 125, 126, 130, 131, 218. Guests can purchase gear via credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay – cash transactions will NOT be accepted.
First Aid stations are located at Section 116 and 200 level concourses.
Starting this season, Rutgers Athletics will transition to cashless sales at merchandise and concession stands inside SHI Stadium. The move to a cashless environment is part of an effort to streamline transactions and enhance the game day experience. Cash-to-card kiosks, which provide a debit card in exchange for deposited cash, will be available inside SHI Stadium behind sections 104 and 123
On football game day, guests can utilize the “Just-Walk-Out” technology to purchase snacks and drinks at the concession’s booth behind section 128 on the east side of SHI Stadium. Guests can enter the store with their credit card or tap to pay. Guests can also sign up at the kiosk located next to the stand and use their palm to enter the store.
GAMEDAY SHUTTLE SERVICES
- FREE Shuttle Service from Downtown New Brunswick: Buses depart regularly beginning three hours prior to kick-off at the New Brunswick Train Station Albany Street Bus Stop (located next to the taxi cab waiting area) and return up to three hours after the game.
- FANS TRAVELING BY TRAIN VIA NJ TRANSIT (from NY or Philadelphia)
• Take the Northeast Corridor train to the New Brunswick Station. - Fans who park in the Jersey Mike's Arena lots can take the FREE campus shuttle buses from in front of Jersey Mike's Arena over to SHI Stadium. Buses run throughout the game, and when you are ready to leave, return buses will pick you up from the same location as you were dropped off. Shuttle buses from the College Avenue campus drop off and pick up at Johnson Park, on the South side of SHI Stadium. Both shuttle buses begin running three hours prior to kickoff. The buses will run throughout the game and up until one hour following the game.
GAMEDAY ADA SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Advanced ADA accommodations can be made available on a season or game by game basis by calling our sales representatives at 866-445-GORU. For parking accommodations please provide a copy of your placard for confirmation. On game days, the Athletic Ticket Office may accommodate ADA seating requests. All ADA seating is subject to availability on game days but tickets are withheld until game day to manage all requests.
ADA Parking
- ADA ID, license plate or placard AND your Rutgers Football ADA Season Parking Pass MUST be displayed for ADA parking access.
- ADA parking on the Busch Campus is SOLD OUT on a season basis, there is a specific blue ADA lot with a designated ADA shuttle.
- Gameday ADA parking spaces are available at Jersey Mike's Arena with an ADA specific shuttle picking up in front.
- Please note the ADA specific shuttle is different from the Rutgers Shuttle Buses. Follow signs or ask attendants for ADA pick-up areas
- Reminder that all parking is assigned in priority point order.
For questions regarding ADA parking, call the Rutgers Ticket Office at 866-445-GORU (4678). Elevator Access – Elevators are located behind Section 101 & 138
Livingston Campus
Our main ADA Shuttle bus operates from Jersey Mike's Arena. The bus is located in front of Jersey Mike's Arena. Please see bus attendants at this stop for exact locations.
Busch Campus
A special shuttle bus operates from Lot 53 (intersection of Allison Road and Frelinghuysen Road) and Lot 53A (Blue Lot) to the stadium and back. Additionally, there is a pickup location at the Silver Lot (corner of Bartholomew Rd. and Loop Rd at the Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering). On game day, any event staff member or uniformed officer will be able to direct you to our designated shuttle pick-up areas.
GAMEDAY RIDESHARE INFORMATION
Ride sharing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, offers fans another safe and reliable option to travel to and from SHI Stadium. Lot 49 is designated as the pick-up location, while an area just past the roundabout across from the Blue Lot will serve as the drop off point on game day.
GAMEDAY BAG POLICY
