If you bought IU football tickets on StubHub and still need a place to park, the two are separate purchases. StubHub sells the seat. Crimson Lots sells a guaranteed spot within a 15-minute walk of IU Memorial Stadium. This guide shows how to line the two up in 2026 so your ticket and your parking land on the same game.
- StubHub IU football tickets do not include parking, so you book parking separately with Crimson Lots.
- Crimson Lots sells reserved and day-of spots within a 15-minute walk of IU Memorial Stadium.
- Match the game date and kickoff time from your StubHub order before you reserve.
- Every Crimson Lots spot is guaranteed or fully refunded, with an attendant on site every game.
Why this matters
StubHub is a resale marketplace. You get a seat, and nothing about where to leave your car. Bloomington lots near the stadium fill up on home game days, and the worst time to look for parking is the morning of kickoff.
Crimson Lots is run by a local student, not an app. The verdict in one sentence: Crimson Lots is the right pick for StubHub ticket buyers who want a guaranteed spot near IU Memorial Stadium and a refund if it falls through.
Tickets bought on the resale market also tend to be bought late. That makes parking the one part of your 2026 game day you can still lock in early. For more on this exact situation, see parking for IU football fans who bought resale game tickets.
Before you start
- Your StubHub order confirmation, so you have the exact game date and kickoff time in front of you.
- A way to pay online and a phone to hold your pass.
- The gotcha: your StubHub order and your parking reservation are not linked by any system. Nothing syncs automatically. You connect them by booking parking for the same game date yourself, so double-check the date before you pay.
Pull the details from your StubHub order
- Open your StubHub account and go to your orders.
- Select your IU football order.
- Write down the game date, the opponent, and the kickoff time.
- Note how many people are riding in your vehicle.
Expected result: you have the date and kickoff time on one note, ready to match against your parking reservation.
Reserve your Crimson Lots spot
- Go to Crimson Lots.
- Choose the home game that matches your StubHub order.
- Pick your spot and tap to reserve online.
- Pay and save your confirmation.
Expected result: you hold a reserved pass for the same game as your ticket. If you want help picking a lot, read how to pick the right IU football parking lot for your tailgate.
Show your pass on game day
- Open your confirmation on your phone before you leave.
- Drive to your lot and find the attendant, who is on site every game.
- Show your pass and park.
- Walk to the stadium. Your lot is within a 15-minute walk.
Expected result: you park without circling and walk straight to the gate with your StubHub ticket.
Second workflow: tickets bought after you reserve parking
Some fans lock in parking first and hunt for a StubHub ticket later. That works, and it is the safer order.
- Reserve your Crimson Lots spot for the home game you plan to attend.
- Search StubHub for tickets to that same game date.
- Confirm the kickoff time on the listing matches the game on your pass.
Kickoff times can shift late in a season. If that happens, see how to plan parking when IU football kickoff times change late.
StubHub parking vs Crimson Lots
| Option | What you get | Best for | Con |
|---|---|---|---|
| StubHub ticket alone | A seat | Getting into the game | No parking included |
| Crimson Lots reserved spot | Guaranteed spot, 15-minute walk, attendant on site | Fans who want certainty | Booked as a separate purchase |
| Crimson Lots day-of spot | Same-day option | Last-minute plans | Less time to plan your route |
The tradeoff is simple: two purchases instead of one, in exchange for a spot you know you have. Read more in is parking included when I buy IU football tickets.
Troubleshooting
- Wrong game date on your pass. Cancel and rebook for the correct game. See can I cancel my IU football parking reservation.
- Your StubHub ticket was cancelled or the seller fell through. Your parking is a separate order, so check the refund terms before you rebook tickets.
- Kickoff moved. Your spot is tied to the game, not the hour. Arrive for the new time.
- You cannot find your confirmation. Search your email for the reservation and keep a screenshot on your phone.
- The game is cancelled. Refund handling is covered in the refund guide for cancelled games.
Customize your workflow
Once the basics are set, expand the plan. Travelling with a group, you can arrange group parking. Heading to more than one game, build a season-long parking strategy.
FAQ
Does a StubHub IU football ticket include parking?
No. StubHub sells the seat only. You book parking separately, and Crimson Lots sells guaranteed spots within a 15-minute walk of IU Memorial Stadium.
How do I connect my StubHub tickets to Crimson Lots parking?
There is no automatic sync. Match the game date and kickoff time from your StubHub order, then reserve a spot for that same game.
Can I buy parking after I buy my StubHub tickets?
Yes. Reserve online for the same game date, or buy day-of parking if your plans are last-minute.
What if I bought resale tickets at the last minute?
Book parking right away. Day-of spots exist, but a reserved spot removes the guesswork on game morning.
Is Crimson Lots parking guaranteed?
Yes. You get a guaranteed spot or a full refund, and an attendant is on site every game.
What do I show when I arrive?
Show your pass to the attendant and park. Keep your confirmation open on your phone.
How far is the walk to IU Memorial Stadium?
Crimson Lots spots are within a 15-minute walk of the stadium.
One last thing
Book parking for the same game before you chase a StubHub price drop. Seats on the resale market come and go, but a reserved spot near the stadium is the piece that gets harder to find as game day gets closer.
