University of Massachusets Athletics
Massachusetts Athletics Announces Parking Updates for Family Weekend
September 30, 2026 | Football
Traditional football gameday parking is sold out, additional lots and shuttles will be in use.
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts Athletics is expecting a capacity crowd at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, as Massachusetts hosts Eastern Michigan for Family Weekend. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m., and a very limited number of game tickets are available.
Fans attending the game are encouraged to plan ahead and review the following parking and gameday information before arriving on campus:
Football Parking
Tailgating
To help maintain a safe and secure environment at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags permitted inside the venue. The following bags are permitted:
Fans attending the game are encouraged to plan ahead and review the following parking and gameday information before arriving on campus:
Football Parking
- Traditional football gameday parking lots surrounding McGuirk Alumni Stadium have reached full capacity for Saturday's game.
- Fans without a pre-purchased parking pass may purchase parking in the green space behind the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex for $45, or park complimentary in Lots 26, 31 and 68.
- Parking passes for the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex grass area are available for purchase online (see map). A game ticket must be purchased to purchase a parking pass. No parking will be sold on the day of the game.
- Parking in Lots 26, 31 and 68 is free of charge, with no parking pass required. Courtesy shuttle service to and from McGuirk Alumni Stadium will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue for one hour after the game.
- Football parking lots open at 11:30 a.m. Parking or standing on roads before lots open is prohibited.
- Fans are reminded that traffic patterns have been adjusted for the 2026 season and are strongly encouraged to review the traffic pattern for their assigned parking lot before traveling to McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
- Fans parking in the the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex grass area must enter from North Hadley Road or Massachusetts Avenue. There is no entry to this parking areas from Rocky Hill Road or University Drive.
- University Drive will operate as one-way northbound traffic only.
- Fans with pre-purchased parking passes should have their passes downloaded to their digital wallets and ready to scan upon arrival.
- With a capacity crowd expected, fans should allow additional time for traffic, parking and entry into McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Tailgating
- Tailgating is permitted beginning at 11:30 a.m. when parking lots open. Postgame tailgating is permitted for up to 90 minutes following the game.
- Fans are reminded that vehicles and tailgating activities may occupy only one parking space and the area directly behind or in front of the vehicle. Roadways and fire lanes must remain clear at all times.
To help maintain a safe and secure environment at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags permitted inside the venue. The following bags are permitted:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 14" x 6" x 14"
- Small clutch bags no larger than 5" x 8" (not required to be clear)
- All other bags are prohibited, but exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags or other childcare-related bags, which are subject to inspection upon entry
- There will be no storage available for prohibited bags
-- UMassAthletics.com --
Monday, October 05
Saturday, October 03
Saturday, October 03
Monday, September 28