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Welcome to Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, home of the Indiana Hoosiers football program. With a seating plan that follows a two-deck horseshoe bowl layout and tiered sections, this iconic stadium offers a range of seating, premium experiences, and accessible facilities to fit every fan’s needs. Located on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, the venue combines rich history with modern conveniences for game days and special events.
We’ve got you covered with practical info on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats, plan your route, and enjoy the game-day experience with confidence.
Key details at a glance: capacity around 53,524, ADA parking via Gate 12, cashless gameday lots (Grass Lots A/B/C) and surface lots, and comprehensive campus transit via IU Campus Bus Service. Shuttle options connect garages and lots to entrances, with the White Lot Stadium Shelter serving as a primary pickup point for stadium access. For multi-day or festival-style insights, each event date is treated separately, with ticketing details aligning to the specific day you attend. As the venue evolves, including the 2025 naming-rights change to Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, you’ll still enjoy the same fan-friendly access and safety-focused operations you expect from IU football events.
Hotels and dining around Memorial Stadium are walkable or a quick ride away, offering a range of options from boutique to dependable national brands. We highlight trusted affiliates for accommodations and meals to help you plan efficiently and maximize your time around the game.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 53,524 (Memorial Stadium / Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium).
- Address: 701 E 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408.
- Venue type: Football stadium; home of Indiana Hoosiers football.
- Seating chart: two-deck horseshoe bowl layout; official stadium seating map shows tiered sections and premium seating (Tier 1–5, student seating, premium areas).
- Parking: cashless gameday lots with Grass Lots (A/B/C) and surface lots; ADA parking at Gate 12; prepaid parking recommended; on-campus parking options include multiple lots and garages with shuttle services.
- Transit: IU Campus Bus Service serves Memorial Stadium (W Route, X Route, etc.); White Lot Stadium Shelter is a primary pickup point for stadium access; rideshare options available.
- Nearby hotels: Graduate Bloomington, Biddle Hotel (Indiana Memorial Union), Grant Street Inn, POSH on Kirkwood, Holiday Inn Bloomington, among others.
- Notable events: IU football since 1960; attendance record of 56,223 in 1969; naming rights deal announced in 2025 converting the field to Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium; season-opening game vs Old Dominion on August 30, 2025.