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About Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
Ron & Carol Cope Stadium is a historic football venue on the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) campus in Kearney, Nebraska. Opened in 1939 and renovated in 2004, the stadium seats 5,250 and also hosts UNK women’s soccer. The facility blends tradition with modern operations, including a three-story West Side for Reserved Seating and media facilities, plus dedicated entrances and parking to keep game day simple for fans, families, and supporters.
Whether you’re a local season-ticket holder or visiting for a NSAA championship, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket information and practical venue details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Seating and layout: The stadium features a three-story West Side (home) with Reserved Seating. The third level houses coaches, radio booths, and the press box. A full seating chart is available to guide you to your seats. For visitors, the Northeast entrance provides access from the visitor side, while the West Side entrance serves the home crowd. The South entrance is the UNK Student Gate, ideal for student event access.
Parking and transportation: Safely park in West Side Lot 12 & 11 (west), East Side Lot 4 (east), and South Side lots 32 & 13 plus Lot 10 nearby. Campus shuttles have historically supported game-day transit to and from the stadium, making it easy to reach the venue without a long walk.
Nearby hotels and dining: Plan ahead with nearby lodging and dining options. Recommended hotels include Hampton Inn Kearney, Comfort Inn Kearney I-80, and Quality Inn Kearney. Additional options along I-80 and near Younes Conference Center provide convenient stays for traveling fans and teams. For dining, there are reliable, casual eateries nearby to fuel game-day plans.
Notable events: Cope Stadium has hosted NSAA six-man state football championships and big UNK matchups, including a memorable 2005 season opener vs. UNO. Since 2009, UNK women’s soccer has taken the field at Cope Stadium, making it a versatile venue for multiple athletic programs.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 5,250
- Address: 2708 12th Ave., Kearney, NE 68849
- Venue type: Football stadium (on the UNK campus); also used for soccer
- Opened: 1939; Renovated: 2004; Renamed Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in 2005 (formerly Foster Field)
- Seating: Three-story facility; West Side (home) has Reserved Seating; third level houses coaches, radio booths and press box; seating chart available
- Parking and entrances: West Side Lot 12 & 11 (west); East Side Lot 4 (east); South Side lots 32 & 13 plus Lot 10 nearby; entrances at West Side (home), Northeast (visitor), and South (UNK Student Gate)
- Transit: Historically accessible by campus shuttles during events (e.g., 2015 UNK game-day shuttle arrangements)
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Kearney; Comfort Inn Kearney I-80; Quality Inn Kearney; additional options along I-80 and near Younes Conference Center
- Notable events: NSAA six-man state football championships hosted there; 2005 opener vs UNO drew 8,823; UNK women's soccer has played there since 2009; the facility has hosted Kearney High School football games