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Louisville football: Your guide to gameday

Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Cards + how to make the most out of game days.

Louie the Cardinal

Louisville football averaged 51,252 fans last year.

Photo courtesy of Louisville Athletics

For some of us, fall means one thing... the return of football — and in Louisville that comes Saturday, Aug. 30 when Louisville hosts Eastern Kentucky.

Need help planning for game day? Score the need-to-know info before you raise those L’s.

Can’t-miss games

If you’re a true Cards fan, then you know every game is a can’t-miss game. But these games are next level.

  • September 27 vs. Pittsburgh | Away | Louisville’s season could really hinge on the first ACC game of the year.
  • Nov. 1 vs. Virginia Tech | Away | Louisville will face the Hokies in Blacksburg — one of the ACC’s more difficult environments.
  • November 29 vs. Kentucky | Home | The Cards look to lift the Governor’s Cup after another win over the ‘Cats this year.

Browse the full schedule.

Know before you go

Have tickets to watch the Cardinals in person? Before you put on that Cardinal red, there are a couple need-to-knows about L&N Stadium.

  • Parking | Parking is always stressful, especially with 50,000 other fans involved.
  • Clear bag policy | You can’t just bring any bag to the game.
  • Concessions | Take a look at the full menu of options, because nobody likes a hungry fan.

Where to watch

Here are spots where you’re sure to be surrounded by fellow Cards fans:

  • The Granville Pub: An Old Louisville staple, this bar is always filled with Cardinal fans.
  • Ten20 Brewery: This brewery is often a fave spot for football fanatics — the Butchertown location is also dog-friendly.
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