LAWRENCE, Kan. – With the 2026 Kansas football schedule set, season tickets for the upcoming season are officially on sale. The home slate features six games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium as Phase II construction continues on the stadium and the University of Kansas Gateway District.
The Jayhawks will host six opponents at The Booth during the 2026 season: Long Island (Sept. 4), Missouri (Sept. 12), Middle Tennessee State (Oct. 3), Baylor (Oct. 24), UCF (Nov. 7) and BYU (Nov. 21). Season ticket packages start at $350 and can be purchased through the Kansas Athletics ticket office by calling 800-34-HAWKS.
With Phase I of the Gateway District completed prior to the 2025 season, construction on Phase II commenced in December 2025 with the demolition of the east side of The Booth. Phase II construction will be done in multiple phases to complete the east side, along with the full district just east of the stadium. The Gateway District is set to be fully complete in 2028, with construction progressing during the off-season periods that follow the 2026 and 2027 Kansas Football seasons. More details will be released in the coming months related to the development and programming of the Gateway District.
The east side of The Booth will be partially complete for the 2026 season, meaning there will be reduced capacity for the season. The east side is scheduled to be complete prior to the 2027 season with The Booth back at full capacity. In addition for 2026, a new grandstand in the south will have student seating and a new area dedicated to the Marching Jayhawks.
“The University of Kansas continues to demonstrate its commitment to completing a 360-degree new build of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Simultaneously, we are focused on elevating Kansas Football, as recently demonstrated by increased investment in staffing and student-athlete retention and acquisition. We will not be deterred as we continue our work to build Kansas Football into a program all Jayhawks will be proud of and support,” Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. “We are thrilled with the new west and north sides of The Booth and, in earnest, have begun the transformation of the east and south sides in advance of the construction of the mixed-use development that will create the Gateway District for the University of Kansas.”
“Our fans have stepped-up in support of this project via game-changing donations and the purchase of season tickets. As we head into year two, it is vital that we continue that trajectory to ensure the completion of The Booth and the continued build of Kansas Football.”
The Gateway District continues to move forward with innovative progress, already transforming the north entrance to campus. The second phase of the stadium build will focus on the east and south sides featuring enhanced premium seating and improved fan amenities. The lower seating bowl on the east side will be open and utilized for the 2026 season and will require temporary concessions and restrooms. The remaining upper bowl and finished concourses will be completed prior to the 2027 season. For a full breakdown of 2026 stadium tiers and seat locations with pricing, click here.
Season ticket options for the 2026 season will be available in sections 122-128. New club seating will be available for the 2026 seasons while east side loge boxes and suite club seating will be completed prior to the 2027 season.
As part of Phase II of the Gateway District, construction of a new surface parking lot located at the corner of 11th and Missouri Streets, will be completed prior to the 2026 season. Ongoing parking evaluations are being conducted in partnership with the university for future seasons. Various tailgating opportunities, including “Tailgate on the Hill” and the Gameday Boulevard on 11th Street will continue in the 2026 season, giving fans an opportunity to experience gameday atmosphere of Lawrence.
Phase I of the Gateway District project featured various stadium enhancements to elevate the fan experience in every seat on the west and north sides of the stadium. Five different premium hospitality spaces were introduced, featuring more than 3,000 premium seats ranging from suites and loge boxes to club seats. Given the success of the premium seating in Phase I, there will be new premium seating options available upon the completion of Phase II. For full information on what fans can expect for Phase ll including new renderings, live cams, and more, you can visit the updated KU Gateway District Website by clicking here.
Kansas football enters the sixth season under head coach Lance Leipold, as the Jayhawks bring back vital pieces in offensive tackle Calvin Clements, wide receiver Cam Pickett, linebacker Trey Lathan, defensive tackle Blake Herold, defensive end Leroy Harris III and cornerbacks Jalen Todd and Austin Alexander, among others. Kansas also welcomes became Andy Kotelnicki, the leader of some of the most prolific offenses in school history, while welcoming in a talented transfer portal class and 17 incoming freshmen who are looking to make their impact in their first season in Lawrence.