LAWRENCE, Kan. – For the first time in school history, Kansas Baseball will host NCAA Regionals at Hoglund Ballpark. Information about the Lawrence Regional can be found below.
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DATES/SCHEDULE
The Lawrence Regional will run from May 29-June 1. There will be a maximum of seven games played at Hoglund Ballpark in a double-elimination format. The full schedule with teams and game times will be announced on Monday.
HOGLUND BALLPARK IMPROVEMENTS
Kansas has increased the capacity of Hoglund Ballpark by approximately 60 percent. Hoglund Ballpark’s capacity will be approximately 4,000 people, up from the previous 2,500.
Nicknamed ‘The Backyard’, there is a new fan area beyond the left field fence. Lawn chairs will be permissible in The Backyard, but they must be brought in through The Backyard gate in left field. Outside food and drink will not be permitted. Concessions will be available in The Backyard.
The location of the visiting team’s bullpen has moved underneath the Rich Jantz Player Development Center structure.
With the change in location of the visiting team’s bullpen, the previous location of the bullpen will now be used as a reserved standing room only fan area. There will be a tent in that area along with access to concessions and beverages.
Protective netting has been installed down the third base line for increased safety in the standing room only area.
EXTENDED CONCOURSE & AMENITIES
With an increased capacity, the concourse has been extended into portions of the parking lot on the first and third base sides surrounding Hoglund Ballpark.
There will be additional restrooms located in the extended concourse on the first and third base sides as well as in left field for The Backyard.
Additional concessions and food trucks will be implemented in each of those areas. All concessions and food trucks will be credit card only. No cash will be accepted.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the Lawrence Regional will be sold on an all-session or single-game basis. All seating within the grandstands of Hoglund Ballpark will be reserved. Tickets will be on sale to the general public beginning on Wednesday, May 27 starting at 10:00 a.m. CT on KUAthletics.com. All tickets are subject to availability. Season ticket holders and active donors will be emailed ticket information.
Single-Game Tickets:
Please note tickets will not be valid for all games played in one day. Fans planning to attend all games played in one day must purchase both single-game tickets. The Backyard will be a first-come first-served seating area in left field beyond the fence of Hoglund Ballpark. Fans purchasing tickets in The Backyard will potentially have an obstructed view. This area will be standing room only with the ability to bring in lawn chairs. Tickets in The Backyard will not have access to the grandstands.
Ticket Prices:
• Reserved Chairback: $50
• Reserved Bench: $45
• Reserved Standing Room: $35*
• The Backyard: $25
Taxes and fees will be applied to all tickets at the time of check out.
*The reserved standing room only section down the third base line is not expected to be available to the general public. Any remaining ticket inventory will be put on sale to the general public.
Fans with a reserved bench ticket will be permitted to bring their personal seatbacks to Hoglund Ballpark. Personal seatbacks must be 2.5 feet or less in width to account for seating capacities at the Lawrence Regional. Seatbacks will not be sold on-site.
The University of Kansas athletic events are fully digital, tickets will be accessible through your Kansas Athletics Ticket Office account or the Kansas Jayhawks app 24 hours prior to the event.
STUDENT TICKETS
Students will continue to have a major presence at Hoglund Ballpark in postseason play as they have all season. The first 130 students with a valid KU student ID can pick up a ticket for free at the Allen Fieldhouse Ticket Office. After the 130 tickets are claimed, students can purchase tickets for $10, based on availability. Seating options for students include the bleacher areas and The Backyard. In order to have opportunity to secure tickets, students should arrive to the ballpark early.
Student tickets can only be claimed for the game KU is participating in on the day of the game. If Kansas is playing in the second game, the first 130 students cannot claim their free ticket until gates open for the second game.
The Allen Fieldhouse Ticket Office will open two hours prior to the first game each day.
PARKING
Free parking will be available in lots 72, 90, 93, 112, 113, 116, 125, 127. A map with the nearest parking lots to Hoglund Ballpark can be found here. Pregame tailgating is permitted in Lots 90 and 127 prior to games.
Be aware that traffic routes around the ballpark will be adjusted and there will be no thru traffic behind home plate of Hoglund Ballpark.
For those interested in bringing a recreational vehicle (RV), please send an email to [email protected] with a name, license plate number and how many people plan to stay in the RV overnight.
CRIMSON CLUB
The Crimson Club inside Allen Fieldhouse will be open for fans to watch the games. Entry to the Crimson Club is free and a ticket to the game is not required to enter. Fans are free to come and go through Gate 13 as they please.
Concessions and beverages will be available to purchase inside the Crimson Club. Purchases will be credit card only and no cash will be accepted.
GATES
Gates will open two hours prior to first pitch of the first game each day. The stadium will be cleared between games and reopened approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the first game.
Crimson Club will also open two hours prior to first pitch of the first game each day. The Crimson Club will stay open until 30 minutes after the second game has concluded. Fans are encouraged to visit the Crimson Club in between games for additional food options and a controlled climate.
TAILGATING
Fans looking to upgrade their gameday experience can purchase a tailgate tent through REVELxp. The tailgates will be set up in left field outside of The Backyard. More information can be found by clicking here.
