Husker fans will have a new pre-game destination for home games at Memorial Stadium, beginning with the Sept. 6 home opener against Akron. The Cornhusker Kickoff will take place inside of the Hawks Championship Center, just outside of the Memorial Stadium gates.
Free for Husker fans, the area will feature live entertainment, kids’ activities, food and beverage, Husker merchandise and appearances and autographs from current and former student-athletes and coaches.
Country artists Maddie & Tae will headline the first-ever Cornhusker Kickoff prior to the Akron game.
The Hawks Championship center will open four hours prior to kick off each game (8 a.m. for 11 a.m. games) and will close when the game begins. Fans do not need a game ticket to attend the Cornhusker Kickoff.
“We are excited to relaunch a new and improved pregame area for Husker fans of all ages,” said Brandon Meier, senior associate athletics director. “The Hawks Championship Center is the perfect indoor venue that is just steps away from Memorial Stadium.”
Fans will enter the Cornhusker Kickoff at the main doors of the Hawks Center on the southwest corner of the building and near Gate 14 of Memorial Stadium.
