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Kansas Memorial Stadium

“The Booth”

Kansas Jayhawks
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1921Opened
47,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics

About Kansas Memorial Stadium

Historic Lawrence football stadium undergoing modernization efforts.

Type
stadium
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
The Booth
Location
Lawrence
Time zone
America/Chicago
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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PregameIconic

Hawk Walk

The Jayhawks arrive through cheering fans before entering David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

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PerformersIconic

Big Jay & Baby Jay

The mascot duo keeps the crowd energized with traditions and fan interaction.

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Special EventsIconic

Crimson & Blue Out

The stadium becomes a sea of crimson and blue during rivalry games.

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Architecture

Booth Family Hall

Booth Family Hall anchors the rebuilt Memorial Stadium — the football operations hub named for the stadium’s lead donors.

Architecture

Booth Family Plaza

The entrance area celebrates Kansas football traditions.

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Architecture

Campanile Hill

The hillside below the Memorial Campanile — a classic campus gathering spot with views toward Memorial Stadium.

Architecture

Jayhawk Boulevard

The iconic campus route creates a major pregame gathering area.

Architecture

Mass Street Connection

The stadium connects with Lawrence's famous college-town culture.

History

Gale Sayers

Honors the Hall of Fame running back.

History

John Hadl Tribute

Celebrates the Kansas quarterback legend.

History

Kansas Football Timeline

Showcases program history.

History

Kansas Jayhawks Retired Numbers

Honors Kansas football legends.

Experience

Jayhawk Walk

Player arrival tradition.

Experience

Kansas Jayhawks Stadium Tours

Behind-the-scenes access.

Experience

Rock Chalk Chant

The famous Kansas fan tradition.

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Statue

Jayhawk Statue

Sculpture of the Jayhawk — Kansas’s iconic mascot and a must-stop photo on the walk to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Displays

Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame

Honors Jayhawks legends, athletes, coaches, and contributors.

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Rituals

Marching Jayhawks

The Marching Jayhawks perform pregame and halftime shows and lead “I’m a Jayhawk” and Rock Chalk in the bowl.

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Historic Marker

Memorial Campanile

The World War II Memorial Campanile (1951) towers over campus south of the stadium — KU’s most recognizable landmark.

Displays

Orange Bowl

Honors Kansas' historic bowl achievement.

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Displays

Ring of Honor

Memorial Stadium’s Ring of Honor recognizes Kansas football greats around the historic bowl.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. Present
    Kansas JayhawksNCAAF
Getting there

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Address

Lawrence

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