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Traffic Advisory: Gameday street closures for No. 17 Kansas State vs. Tulane at Yulman Stadium

Tulane hosts K-State on Saturday at 11 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS — Those driving in the vicinity of Yulman Stadium on Saturday will need to take notice of the following street closures ahead of the college football season opener for both Tulane (1-0) and No. 17 Kansas State (1-0) in Uptown New Orleans.

Ben Weiner Drive, Janet Yulman Way and Audubon Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic on gameday.

To access Diboll Garage and Tailgate Village, one must enter campus on Willow Street.

Willow St. is closed to vehicular through traffic beginning four hours before kickoff on gamedays. Only Diboll Garage and Tailgate Village pass holders will be allowed access.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking is located off-campus and is subject to availability. RVs are not permitted on campus.

Claiborne Lot, Diboll Garage, Tailgate Village and St. Rita Lot are for season passes only.

Single-game digital parking passes can be purchased in advance by clicking here or on gameday at the entrance to the Ursuline Lot or Loyola Garages. Both lots are card only and no cash will be accepted.

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Credit: Tulane University

For those looking to tailgate the Lions-Wave matchup, Tulane offers two tailgating options: 

  • Tailgate on your own (free of charge)
  • New full-service Tailgating through Event Services at Tulane

These options are available to all fans, alumni, Tulane students and football ticket holders.

The Berger Family Lawn is the only Tailgating Location for the 2024 season.

Tailgating begins four hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff. No tailgating during the game is allowed. 

University policy prohibits abusive drinking, drinking games, and mass or rapid consumption devices (funnels, shots, etc.). Beer and Wine are permitted on campus on game day. No common containers (kegs, party balls, etc.) will be allowed. No Glass bottles/containers are allowed. 

Fans will have the opportunity to drive onto campus via designated roads, which will open eight hours prior to kick-off and close five hours prior to kick-off. Access to the unloading/loading zone for The Berger Family Lawn will be via Newcomb Place off Willow Street. Upon your arrival, security personnel will direct you to the loading zone. Fans will be allowed 15 minutes in the loading zone (vehicles must be attended) located on Drill Road to unload their vehicle. They will then be required to park their vehicle.

Police will release traffic control approximately 90 minutes after the game ends. The campus will re-open at this time for fans to collect any remaining items left behind.

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