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Sunflower Showdown: Kansas vs Kansas State

Lawrence is 45 minutes from Kansas City, which makes this one of the easier road weekends in the league.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Late in the regular season

Where

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, Kansas

Coverage

Big 12 broadcast partners and national windows, announced about two weeks out

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

Capacity 47,000Opened 1921Lawrence, Kansas

A historic stadium rebuilt with a modern west side, sitting at the top of campus hill.

  • Approach from the north. The south approach is the steepest walk on campus.
  • Sightlines from the new west side are the best in the building.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

Big 12 broadcast partners and national windows, announced about two weeks out. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

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