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KU Game Day After Dark — KU vs. UCF
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
KU Game Day
After the KU Game
Football Saturdays at Memorial Stadium and basketball nights at Allen Fieldhouse rearrange the city. Here’s where Lawrence goes once the final whistle blows.
There’s a rhythm to a KU game day in Lawrence that doesn’t exist on a normal weekend. Football Saturdays start with tailgates rolling at sunrise behind David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Basketball nights run Allen Fieldhouse to closing time on Mass Street, which on a rivalry night isn’t really closing time at all.
Whether the Jayhawks won or lost — and the energy is different for each — Lawrence after the game has somewhere to be. Below: the upcoming home schedule, plus the after-game spots that keep the night going.
Coming up
Upcoming KU home games
Why people go
What makes a game-day night different
It’s the size of the crowd. A regular Friday on Mass Street has its own energy; a Mizzou home Saturday has a city. Rivalry games (K-State, Missouri, Houston, Duke) bring out-of-town fans, deeper lines, and a Mass Street that doesn’t thin out until well after midnight. The smartest move on a big game night is to know in advance where you’re going post-game — The Outhouse in particular fills up fast on rivalry weekends.
FAQ
After the KU Game
Where do people go after KU football games?
The walk back from Memorial Stadium toward downtown puts you on Mass Street by 5 PM for most afternoon games. Mass Street stays packed through the evening; the late-night crowd typically heads east to The Outhouse for the after-game energy.
What’s the best place after an Allen Fieldhouse basketball game?
Allen Fieldhouse evening games end by 9 or 10 PM, which puts the crowd on Mass Street with hours of nightlife still ahead. Friday and Saturday games especially feed straight into the late-night scene downtown.
Are KU rivalry games a different scene?
Yes. K-State, Missouri, and traditional Big 12 rivalry games bring a markedly bigger crowd. Expect Mass Street to be busy from the afternoon through 2 AM and plan accordingly.
How far is The Outhouse from Memorial Stadium?
About four miles east on 15th Street — roughly a 10 minute ride. Plan a designated driver or rideshare for game-day nights.
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