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General Admission Arrival and Check-in

At Family Weekend, you choose when you want to arrive.

Visit Family Weekend Headquarters in the HUB Lyceum to check in and pick up your general admission credentials. Your credentials are your entry passes to all Family Weekend activities.

Have the QR code found in your registration confirmation email ready to scan when you arrive.

Family Weekend Headquarters in the HUB Lyceum

  • Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

“Caucasian Chalk Circle” Play Ticket Pickup

If you also ordered tickets to “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” play with your general admission, you will receive them at general admission check-in.

Please look for an advance email from the UW School of Drama for additional details about the production.

UW Family Tailgate Arrival and Check-in

The UW Family Tailgate on Saturday, Nov. 2, begins at 1:30 p.m. The Homecoming game kicks off at 4:30 p.m.

Visit Family Weekend Headquarters on Friday or Saturday in the HUB Lyceum to pick up your tailgate wristband in advance. Having your wristbands ahead of time will place you in the Tailgate Express Lane check-in at the event on Saturday.

Or check in directly at the tailgate at IMA Recreation Field #1.

Have the QR code found in your registration confirmation email ready to scan when you arrive.

Family Weekend Headquarters in the HUB Lyceum

  • Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tailgate Entry and Merch Pickup

A map showing the location of the UW Family Tailgate at IMA Recreation Field #1 and the short walk south from the tailgate to Husky Stadium.

Click on the map to see where you’ll enter the UW Family Tailgate, and if you purchased Homecoming game tickets, where you can pick up your Family Weekend scarf included with game admission.

  1. Family Tailgate entry: The UW Family Tailgate begins at 1:30 p.m. at IMA Recreation Field #1. If you’re attending the game afterward, Husky Stadium is a short walk south from the tailgate. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m.

  2. Merch pickup at the tailgate: If you’re attending the Homecoming game and purchased tickets with our special UW Family discount,  stop by the Washington Athletics tent at the tailgate to pick up your UW Family Weekend scarf included with game admission.

  3. Alternative merch pickup at The Zone: If you didn’t pick up your UW Family Weekend scarf at the tailgate, pick up your merch at The Zone inside Husky Stadium. The Zone is located at the east end of the stadium closest to Lake Washington and will be open until the end of halftime.

Homecoming Game

If you purchased tickets to the Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 2, please note the Husky Stadium clear bag policy.

Weekend Parking

Friday

Please visit our visitor parking page for details about on-campus parking and rates.

Disability parking spaces are available in all public lots. For ADA-accessible parking on upper campus, we can provide a special complimentary parking permit. Please email us at uwfw@uw.edu to request a permit.

Saturday

Due to the home Husky football game, we’re unable to offer free parking on Saturday.

There are many great public transportation options, including Link light rail, or you can choose to pay for game day parking. Check out our Getting to UW page for public transportation options.

Saturday ADA-accessible Parking

There are a limited number of ADA-accessible and mobility-limited parking permits available for advance sale on a single-game basis. Single-game ADA-accessible and mobility-limited parking permits may be purchased in advance through the Husky Ticket Office by emailing tickets@uw.edu or by calling 206-543-2200. A valid state-issued disability parking placard or ID card is needed for purchase.

For day-of ADA-accessible and mobility-limited parking needs, parking can be purchased on-site at the E01 parking lot on a limited first-come, first-served basis. To access the lot, please present a valid state-issued disability parking placard or ID to the parking attendant.

Dawg Sleds, our game-day golf carts serving Husky Stadium, are available to drive fans from the E01 parking lot near Husky Ballpark to the north and south entrances of Husky Stadium starting two hours before kickoff. The sleds continue to run on a limited basis during the game and are available to take fans back to the E01 parking lot after the game from the north and south stadium entrances.

Sunday

Parking is free in all campus parking lots on Sundays. Feel free to park in any lot closest to your on-campus destination.

Dining and Dietary Needs

We invite you to talk to your Husky and eat together at their favorite spot. Please see our UW Family Weekend dining page for a full list of on-campus options open during UW Family Weekend.

There are many options for guests who have dietary restrictions or need specific food alternatives. We will have choices for guests who:

  • have food allergies or intolerances
  • follow medically related dietary restrictions
  • choose a vegan or vegetarian diet

For more information about our menu planning and other dietary resources available to UW students, please visit the UW Housing & Food Services website.

Accessible routes on campus

Please visit our centralized accessibility website for details on navigating the UW.

We do not provide golf cart services nor rent wheelchairs or medical equipment for use on campus. The UW Disability Services Office has compiled a downloadable list of wheelchair and medical equipment rental resources in the greater Seattle area.

Weather

Come rain or shine, UW Family Weekend and the UW Family Tailgate will be a great time. We recommend being prepared by packing your rain gear.

Air Travel

Sea-Tac International Airport serves Seattle and is about 30 minutes from the UW campus by car (during heavy traffic this may take up to an hour) or 45 minutes by Link light rail.

We are pleased to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer discounted airfare to Seattle for UW Family Weekend.

Use the code below to receive a 7% discount off Alaska Airlines published fares.

UW Family Weekend Discount Code: ECMK806

  • Departure City(s): Any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air US or Canadian city
  • Destination City: Seattle, Washington
  • Not Included: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska; Mexico or Central America
  • Beginning Travel Date: Oct. 30, 2024
  • Last Travel Date: Nov. 6, 2024
  • Blackout Dates: None

Alaska Airlines travelers are advised to verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on Alaska Airlines’ Baggage Information page prior to travel.

Questions?

Visit Family Weekend Headquarters in the Hub Lyceum during the weekend if you have general questions or need directions. Email us at uwfw@uw.edu with specific needs.

Family Weekend Headquarters in the HUB Lyceum

  • Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.