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About Saluki Stadium

Saluki Stadium is the on-campus home of the SIU Salukis football team, located in Carbondale, Illinois. Capacity is 15,000, with a seating plan detailed in the SIU Gameday Guide. This page offers practical guidance for fans: where to park, how to get there via Saluki Express, where to stay nearby, and the best places to eat before or after the game. We’ve got you with reliable, straightforward information to make your gameday easy and enjoyable.

Whether you’re tailgating in Yellow lots or enjoying season-ticket seating in Maroon lots, secure your seats and plan ahead with our insider tips and partner recommendations.

Saluki Stadium has hosted notable events beyond football, including solar eclipse watch parties in 2017 and 2024, showcasing the venue’s community focus. The stadium’s name remains Saluki Stadium, with no changes to naming-rights or demolition. For the full seating map and ticketing guidance, refer to the SIU Gameday Guide. If you’re planning an overnight trip, the recommended partner hotels nearby offer comfortable stays for fans attending games and events in Carbondale.

Safe travels and enjoy the game day experience with a trusted network of partners and local insights.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 15,000 (2010–present).
  • Address: commonly listed as 1415 Arena Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901; some sources list 2 Arena Dr.
  • Venue type: on-campus college football stadium for the SIU Salukis.
  • Seating chart: seating chart and ticket guide available via the SIU Gameday Guide.
  • Parking: Maroon lots S, I, U, C require season-ticket donations; Yellow lots are public for tailgating.
  • Transit: Saluki Express campus transit; buses track in real time; eclipse-day routes published for events.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Carbondale (2175 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale, IL 62901); Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale (200 W Elm St, Carbondale, IL 62901); Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center (2300 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale, IL 62901).
  • Notable events: solar eclipse watch parties held in 2017 (Aug 21) and 2024 (Apr 8).
  • Renaming/demolition: Saluki Stadium itself has not been demolished or renamed; no stadium naming-rights deal has changed the name.