You got a guy™ for venue tickets

Emporia State University Tickets

Location
Jones Field at Welch Stadium | ESU Venue Page | Seating, Pa

Now selling

Upcoming Events at Emporia State University

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About Emporia State University

Welch Stadium, officially home to Jones Field at Welch Stadium, sits on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. This outdoor football stadium with an adjacent track venue has hosted NCAA Division II track championships and notable football events. The facility accommodates a bowl-style seating arrangement with bleachers and has evolved with bleacher configurations over the years. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a visit, whether you’re coming for a football game, a track meet, or a special event like the July 4 fireworks/concert.

Explore practical information about seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining—plus insider tips to make the most of your trip to Emporia.

Contact details and official sources: For event planning and accessibility details at Welch Stadium, check with ESU’s athletic department and campus services. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider our recommended lodging and dining partners to simplify planning. And as your trusted connection, we’ve got you covered on securing the right tickets and coordinating logistics for a smooth experience at Welch Stadium.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801 (Emporia State University campus).
  • Venue type: Francis G. Welch Stadium, commonly called Welch Stadium or Jones Field at Welch Stadium, an outdoor football stadium on the ESU campus that also hosts track events.
  • Capacity: historically seated up to 10,000; current published figures commonly cited around 7,000 seats. (Notes: capacity has varied with bleacher configurations over the years.)
  • Seating chart: ESU materials describe bowl-style seating with bleachers; no published, publicly accessible detailed seating chart available for Welch Stadium.
  • Parking: options include a permitted West Welch Stadium lot with season passes (online, up to about $120 for full season); non-permitted campus lots (Merchant Street area) and NE Lot for tailgating; family/day-of-game parking policies vary by year.
  • Transit: Lyon County Area Transportation (L-CAT) provides local transit to ESU; in-town fares typically around $1.50; service hours roughly 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on weekdays; dispatch: 620-343-4207.
  • Nearby hotels: options include Hampton Inn Emporia, La Quinta Inn & Suites Emporia, Econolodge, and Eleven Boutique Hotel (per Visit Emporia lodging listings).
  • Notable events hosted: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track Championships (1995, 1999, 2006); Kansas Shrine Bowl (1998, 2004, 2012); KSHSAA Class 6A state football championships; Hershey Track & Field State Championships; July 4 fireworks/concert at Welch Stadium (2024).
  • Renaming/demolition: Welch Stadium is active; Jones Field refers to the playing surface and Jones Field turf was installed/re-dedicated in 2016; no demolition or full stadium rename.