Parking for Football Games

diehardUNTfan · October 10, 2023

Does anybody know of a reliable FREE place to park that they have used this season and will continue to use? Haven't been to the stadium in a while, and I heard the big lot across from the Super Pit/ where the old football stadium was, is now a paid lot. I used to always park in the lot at the UNT Support and Services Building for free and never had trouble, just don't know if that still is allowed. If anyone knows of a safe & free place to park let me know! GMG

cousin oliver · October 10, 2023

9 minutes ago, diehardUNTfan said:

Does anybody know of a reliable FREE place to park that they have used this season and will continue to use? Haven't been to the stadium in a while, and I heard the big lot across from the Super Pit/ where the old football stadium was, is now a paid lot. I used to always park in the lot at the UNT Support and Services Building for free and never had trouble, just don't know if that still is allowed. If anyone knows of a safe & free place to park let me know! GMG

We typically park at Fouts but I think it is 10 dollars though.

Mean Green 93-98 · October 10, 2023

Fouts parking has been paid parking for as long as Apogee has been open.

Coliseum parking was free last I remember, but that's been a long time. That would probably be the closest, and you'd have to get there fairly early to get a spot. Otherwise, drive east from there and see what you can find.

Pavlovs Eagle · October 10, 2023

UNT Football is so exciting that people can't bring themselves to the point of paying $10 to park at a game. 😶‍🌫️

You might be able to park on the street back in the neighborhood behind the Athletic Village/DATCU area. Please enjoy the scowls from the neighbors.

Big Z · October 10, 2023

1 hour ago, diehardUNTfan said:

Does anybody know of a reliable FREE place to park that they have used this season and will continue to use? Haven't been to the stadium in a while, and I heard the big lot across from the Super Pit/ where the old football stadium was, is now a paid lot. I used to always park in the lot at the UNT Support and Services Building for free and never had trouble, just don't know if that still is allowed. If anyone knows of a safe & free place to park let me know! GMG

$20 tickets that includes food and beer and $10 parking. That's really cheap entertainment for 5 hours...

Edited October 10, 2023 by Big Z

UNTcrazy727 · October 10, 2023

2 hours ago, diehardUNTfan said:

Does anybody know of a reliable FREE place to park that they have used this season and will continue to use? Haven't been to the stadium in a while, and I heard the big lot across from the Super Pit/ where the old football stadium was, is now a paid lot. I used to always park in the lot at the UNT Support and Services Building for free and never had trouble, just don't know if that still is allowed. If anyone knows of a safe & free place to park let me know! GMG

Park in the lot across the street from Clark Hall. It’s open to everyone on weekends and is free.

Edited October 10, 2023 by UNTcrazy727

NT93 · October 10, 2023

2 hours ago, cousin oliver said:

We typically park at Fouts but I think it is 10 dollars though.

Fouts/Orange Lot is $20 credit card and $25 cash.

THOR · October 11, 2023

fry street is always free on the weekends

Matt from A700 · October 11, 2023

Whippoorwill Lane is always solid, just make sure you park in the right direction to avoid a ticket. You will walk through the golf practice field before you get to the tailgate area.

Shark84 · October 11, 2023

Park at Eastside or Lucky Lou's and take the free shuttle.

GMG_Dallas · October 12, 2023

On 10/10/2023 at 4:40 PM, Pavlovs Eagle said:

UNT Football is so exciting that people can't bring themselves to the point of paying $10 to park at a game. 😶‍🌫️

Sometimes when you have a big game, like your first AAC conference home game, you pull out all the stops to try to pack the stadium. Well, at least that's what Memphis is doing as they host Tulane.

DentonLurker · October 12, 2023

4 hours ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Sometimes when you have a big game, like your first AAC conference home game, you pull out all the stops to try to pack the stadium. Well, at least that's what Memphis is doing as they host Tulane

In our defense, none of our paid lots are as far from DATCU as that parking is from the Liberty Bowl Stadium. There’s even a reply to that tweet from a Memphis fan questioning why they ever charge for that lot they’re promoting as free.

Pavlovs Eagle · October 12, 2023

17 minutes ago, DentonLurker said:

In our defense, none of our paid lots are as far from DATCU as that parking is from the Liberty Bowl Stadium. There’s even a reply to that tweet from a Memphis fan questioning why they ever charge for that lot they’re promoting as free.

Hopefully their car is still there when they get back from the game. Liberty Bowl is in a beautiful area of Memphis. Right up there with UAB's old Legion Field.

GMG_Dallas · October 12, 2023

25 minutes ago, DentonLurker said:

In our defense, none of our paid lots are as far from DATCU as that parking is from the Liberty Bowl Stadium. There’s even a reply to that tweet from a Memphis fan questioning why they ever charge for that lot they’re promoting as free.

This is completely fair. We're also not in as big of a city and I'm sure their obstacles are different than ours. The point is they're at least doing something to encourage attendance. How much does our Orange lot fill up? Are there any other school parking lots, that are not dorm parking, that could be opened up for free parking? What is being done other than 500 free tacos to the first 500 students to get butts in seats.

This is a yearly conversation that never seems to change.

UNTLifer · October 12, 2023

10 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

This is completely fair. We're also not in as big of a city and I'm sure their obstacles are different than ours. The point is they're at least doing something to encourage attendance. How much does our Orange lot fill up? Are there any other school parking lots, that are not dorm parking, that could be opened up for free parking? What is being done other than 500 free tacos to the first 500 students to get butts in seats.

This is a yearly conversation that never seems to change.

Get creative. For a 2pm game, have free parking up until noon, half price from noon to 1pm and full price from 1pm to game time. Encourage people to arrive early and tailgate, plus it helps with traffic.

Big Z · October 12, 2023

You want to get the students to game. Hire a couple of students and have them follow popular trends on social media.

Get popular social media/YouTube influencers to make an appearance at the games, a well-known DJ, artist and bands that they can relate to.

Edited October 12, 2023 by Big Z

DentonLurker · October 12, 2023

I hear what you guys are saying, but here's a rundown of things happening this game

Pregame Concert
Free Breakfast Tacos for Students
Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway
$5 Bloody Marys & Mimosas Under the Wing until Kickoff
$20 Oktoberfest Ticket Package (game ticket, beer sampling tickets, pretzel)
Oktoberfest food/drink specials during the game
Postgame Tailgate

I'm not sure it's fair criticism for this particular game.

UNTLifer · October 12, 2023

How do season ticket holders acquire the Oktoberfest package of beer sampling tickets and a pretzel?

Great events/specials for this game

I have a great parking spot. Not giving it away.

NT80 · October 12, 2023

53 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Get creative. For a 2pm game, have free parking up until noon, half price from noon to 1pm and full price from 1pm to game time. Encourage people to arrive early and tailgate, plus it helps with traffic.

That’s actually an excellent idea! 🤔