Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Syracuse on October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Syracuse
We strive to ensure an accessible and welcoming environment at Koskinen Stadium. Our disabilities coordinators are available at (919) 668-6213 to assist with any special requirements, questions, or concerns regarding our accessibility and accommodations. Please feel free to reach out prior to your visit.
- Accessible Parking: General public parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Whitford Lot (110 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC) during all home games. ADA parking placards or license plates are required, with one car permitted per placard. The lot opens two hours prior to kick-off, and there is no charge to park. When a soccer match coincides with a basketball, football, or volleyball game, alternative parking may be required. The Pay by Phone spaces on Whitford Drive open at 5:30 p.m., for all weekday games. For assistance or questions about ADA parking on Duke’s campus, please contact Duke Disability Management System at (919) 668-1267.
- Accessible Drop-Off/Pick-Up Point: An accessible drop-off and pick-up point is available on Whitford Drive. Please speak to the parking lot attendant for access.
- Accessible Entry: All entrances to Koskinen Stadium are accessible for guests with disabilities. The Brandaleone Family North Gate is the closest entrance to the accessible parking in the Whitford Lot. Stadium gates open 60 minutes prior to kick-off unless otherwise noted on GoDuke.com/gameday.
- Accessible Seating: Accessible seating for guests in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns is available in the front row of the main stadium bleachers in front of Kennedy Tower. Accessible ramps are located on the concourse under Kennedy Tower at each end of the bleachers.
- Accessible Restrooms: All stadium restrooms are accessible for guests with disabilities. Restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the stadium, on the Bassett Drive side of the Kennedy Tower bleachers, and include baby-changing stations. For a gender-neutral, accessible family restroom, please see an Event Staff member to request assistance from Duke Game Operations.
- Assistive Listening Devices: Assistive listening devices are available upon request at any ticket booth. After use, please return the device to the nearest Event Staff member.
- Wheelchairs and Assistive Devices: Assistive devices, including walkers, may be stored in designated accessible seating areas or under the Kennedy Tower bleachers. These devices must not obstruct aisles, walkways, or bleacher entrances. Please see Event Staff for assistance.
- Severe Weather or Emergency Preparedness: In the event of severe weather or an emergency requiring stadium evacuation, Event Staff and Duke Game Operations will be available to assist guests with disabilities. All severe weather and emergency PA announcements will be accompanied by visual messaging on the stadium video board.
Bringing alcohol into Koskinen Stadium is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy may be subject to ejection from the stadium.
Koskinen Stadium has specific policies regarding animals to ensure the safety and comfort of all guests:
- Service Animals: Trained service animals are welcome at Koskinen Stadium. Service animals must remain under the handler’s control at all times and should be leashed or tethered unless such restraint interferes with their task. They should not display aggressive behavior or disrupt the event. Service animals must wear current rabies vaccination tags or provide proof of vaccination upon request. Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in the service animal being excluded from the facility.
- Service Animals in Training: Service animals in training are granted the same access rights as fully trained service animals. These animals must be identifiable as in training, wear current rabies vaccination tags, and remain under the handler’s control at all times. Violations may result in exclusion from the stadium.
- Emotional Support/Therapy/Companion Animals: Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted inside the stadium.
- Personal Pets: Personal pets are not allowed inside Koskinen Stadium. This policy ensures the safety and comfort of all guests and athletes.
Per NCAA rule, all artificial noisemakers (i.e., cowbells, clappers, thunder sticks, etc.) are permitted inside the stadium and may be used throughout the game.
There are no ATMs inside Koskinen Stadium. However, a BB&T ATM is available outside the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center near the Ticket Office windows. The ATM dispenses $20 bills. Stadium concession stands accept credit/debit cards and mobile payments.
Bags of all sizes, including purses, small bags, strollers, and backpacks, are permitted inside Koskinen Stadium. Please note that all personal items are subject to inspection by Event Staff prior to entry. Duke University reserves the right to deny entry to anyone or anything.
For the safety of all in attendance, bags and items are not permitted to be left unattended outside of Koskinen Stadium. Unattended bags/items found outside the stadium will be dealt with appropriately, including disposal. Duke University and Duke Athletics are not responsible for the loss of any unattended items.
Banners and signs are permitted inside Koskinen Stadium; however, Duke University reserves the right to prohibit or require the removal of any banners or signs that obstruct the view of other guests, cover stadium signage, serve as advertisements, or are deemed inappropriate.
Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only. Cameras with a lens longer than four inches are not allowed. Video cameras may be used during pre-game and halftime only but are prohibited from filming the game.
Concessions are available at Koskinen Stadium, provided by Proof of the Pudding. The stand is located on the north end of the Kennedy Tower bleachers. Please note that all concession stands operate as cashless venues. All transactions will be credit/debit card only, including mobile pay apps. Flex account payment is available for Duke students and staff with their DukeCard in hand.
Outside food and beverage are prohibited, except for medical reasons.
Listed below are the GPS addresses for ADA parking and general public parking. The parking spaces along Frank Bassett Drive are Pay-By-Phone campus visitor spaces, not game day parking. Parking fees apply and will be enforced.
Whitford Parking Lot (ADA parking)
110 Whitford Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Science Drive Garage (General fan parking)
302 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
During any emergency inside Koskinen Stadium, follow the directions of the PA announcer, Event Staff and emergency responders. Always designate a pre-determined location both inside and outside the stadium to meet friends and family in case you are separated or in the event of an emergency.
Upon arriving at your seat, locate the nearest exit and identify an alternate exit in case of emergency. Exit gates for the stadium are located at:
- Brandaleone Family North Gate – located on Whitford Drive
- Under the main stadium bleachers in front of Kennedy Tower
- Southwest Gate — located above Bassett Drive across from Cohan Fields
- Southeast Gate – located closest to Blue Devil Tower and above the Powers Ticket Booth
- Northeast Gate — located on Whitford Drive next to the Murray Building & Scott Family Athletics Performance Center
See Something, Say Something – If you see or become aware of any activity that is unusual, suspicious, or causes you concern, report it to the nearest police officer or Event Staff.
- Emergency vehicles may be present in and around Koskinen Stadium. Please do not obstruct the travel path of a fire truck or emergency vehicle or interfere with their operations. Vehicles or objects (tents, tables, tailgate games, etc.) blocking emergency vehicles, designated fire lanes, stadium exits or exit paths, or vehicle/pedestrian traffic in general will be removed and dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate by stadium officials. Vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.
- Monitor the weather prior to the game. Take the necessary precautions to protect your family and friends in the event of severe heat or severe weather before, during, or after the game. In the event of inclement weather during the game, please be prepared to evacuate the stadium and return to your car.
For first aid and emergency medical services, please visit the first aid station near the stadium restrooms in the southwest corner. Emergency Medical Operations are staffed by Duke Life Light. In case of emergency, please contact the nearest police officer for assistance or call Duke Police at (919) 684-2444 or dial 9-1-1.
All gates to Koskinen Stadium will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game. There are two stadium entrances:
- Brandaleone Family North Gate – located on Whitford Drive
- Southwest Gate – located above Bassett Drive
All personal items (small bags, purses, strollers, etc.) are subject to inspection upon entry.
Re-entry is permitted to Koskinen Stadium. Guests wishing to leave and re-enter the stadium must retain their valid game ticket. All items are subject to inspection upon re-entry.
Duke Athletics expects all guests to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner before, during, and after the competition. We ask all fans to treat other guests, players, coaches, and officials with courtesy. Help us create a fun, safe, family-friendly atmosphere at Koskinen Stadium by avoiding the following behaviors:
- Interfering with other guests’ ability to enjoy the game
- Using/displaying foul or abusive language or gestures
- Appearing intoxicated or in a diminished capacity
- Entering competition or restricted access areas
- Smoking, except in designated areas
- Throwing objects onto the competition area or within the venue
- Engaging in disorderly conduct
Violators may be subject to ejection and possible arrest. Guests should contact Event Staff if they observe inappropriate behavior.
If you need assistance or information, please see the nearest Event Staff or contact Duke Game Operations on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Duke_GAMEDAY).
If the weather exceeds 85 degrees on game day, Game Operations will set up a heat management station beside the restrooms on the southwest side of the stadium. The station will include a misting fan, cups, and ice water.
If an item is lost or found in the stadium, please report it to or inquire with the nearest Event Staff member. All lost and found items not claimed before the end of the game will be available for pick-up the next business day by contacting the Duke Facilities and Game Operations office at (919) 668-5658 or via email at duaa-gameops@duke.edu. Unclaimed items will be retained for 30 days following the event. After this period, any unclaimed items will be discarded.
The Johnson Family Team Store is located in the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center on Tribull Plaza between Cameron Indoor Stadium and Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. For store hours, visit https://www.dukestores.duke.edu/hours/.
- Parking Disclaimer: Duke University assumes no responsibility for loss through fire, theft, collision, or otherwise to the car or contents. Vehicles are parked at the owner's risk. Please lock your vehicle.
- Parking Emergency Information: In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1 for Durham County or (919) 684-2444 for Duke Police Emergency Dispatch. Duke Police will be the primary responder on-campus for emergency calls. Durham Police will be the primary responder off-campus for emergency calls. If an emergency occurs and authorities are contacted, please designate someone in your party to help direct emergency personnel to the emergency location.
- Parking Information: Free General Public Parking is available for most games in the Science Drive Garage. The parking spaces along Frank Bassett Drive are Pay-By-Phone campus visitor spaces, not game day parking. Parking fees apply and will be enforced.
- Accessible Parking for Guests with Disabilities: Accessible parking is available in the Whitford Drive parking lot (GPS Address: 110 Whitford Drive). An accessible drop-off and pick-up point is also available at this location.
- Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in the Whitford Drive or on the Science Drive Garage grass. Tents, tables, tarps, or canopies are not permitted if they impede foot or vehicular traffic or extend into additional parking space.
Game programs are available via QR code posted on both ends of the Kennedy Tower bleachers.
For the safety and game day experience of all fans, the following items are prohibited from entering the stadium:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Balloons, balls, and frisbees
- Cameras with lenses over four inches
- Coolers and containers (ice chests, thermoses, cups, bottles, or other similar containers)
- All drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - https://drones.duke.edu/policies
- Hazardous materials
- Items obstructing the view of other fans
- Laser pointers
- Outside chairs (lounge chairs, folding chairs, etc.)
- Outside food and beverage (Exception: Medical & childcare reasons)
- Pets (Exception: Service animals)
- Selfie sticks
- Shoes with wheels (wheelies)
- Video cameras
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
Duke University reserves the right to deny entry to any individual or item. Prohibited items should be returned to your vehicle or discarded. All guests and items brought into the stadium are subject to search before entering. For the safety of all in attendance, bags and items are not permitted to be left unattended outside of Koskinen Stadium.
All stadium restrooms are accessible for guests with disabilities. Restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the stadium, on the Bassett Drive side of the Kennedy Tower bleachers, and have baby-changing stations. For a gender-neutral accessible family restroom, please see an Event Staff member and ask them to contact Duke Game Operations for assistance.
All seating in Koskinen Stadium is general admission, bleacher seating, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating for guests with disabilities is available in the front row of the main stadium bleachers in front of Kennedy Tower. Accessible ramps are available on the concourse under Kennedy Tower at each end of the bleachers. Please speak to Event Staff for assistance.
Duke Game Operations will monitor the weather 24 hours a day leading up to and during games at Koskinen Stadium.
If a storm producing severe weather (including lightning) will come within 15 miles of the stadium, the PA Announcer will notify guests of the severe weather in the area and inform them that they may leave and re-enter the stadium later if they wish to seek shelter.
A mandatory evacuation of the stadium will occur if a storm producing severe weather (including lightning) comes within 8 miles of the stadium. The PA Announcer will direct all guests to clear the stadium and seek shelter immediately. In most scenarios, guests will be directed to their vehicles for shelter. If it is unsafe for guests to return to their vehicles, the PA Announcer will designate the nearest shelter location. Duke Athletics staff will be available to direct and assist guests, including those with disabilities.
The stadium will remain closed until severe weather (including lightning) has cleared an 8-mile radius of Koskinen Stadium. Play will resume once an all-clear has been given and conditions are deemed safe after consultation with Duke Game Operations, Duke Police, and Game Officials. Re-entry will be permitted at that time. Personal items are subject to inspection upon re-entry by the Game Manager.
Smoking (including electronic or vapor devices) is not allowed in Koskinen Stadium. Duke University is a tobacco-free campus.
All Duke regular season and postseason home events at Koskinen Stadium are ticketed events. All tickets will be scanned upon entry at the stadium gates.
- Tickets can be purchased at the Duke Ticket Office at the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center, adjacent to Koskinen Stadium. The Ticket Office is open on weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or online at www.goduke.com.
- Game day ticket sales are available at the Koskinen Stadium ticket booths located on Whitford Drive and above Basset Drive beginning 60 minutes prior to game time.
- All patrons entering the stadium must have a valid ticket or credential.
- For more information regarding ticket sales, please call the Duke Ticket Office at (877) 375-3853 or (919) 681-2583.
Umbrellas are permitted inside Koskinen Stadium. For the courtesy and safety of all guests, please use caution when raising umbrellas in the stands and ensure they do not obstruct the view of other guests or staff.
All Will Call tickets can be picked up at the Bassett Drive Ticket Booth near the southwest entrance 60 minutes prior to the start of the game.
Duke and Visiting Team Player/Guest tickets can be picked up on game day at the ticket booth located on Bassett Drive near the southwest entrance 60 minutes prior to the start of the game.
All guests picking up tickets at Will Call locations must present a valid, state-issued, photo driver’s license or identification card. By NCAA rule, all guests picking up Player/Guest tickets must provide valid identification, sign for their ticket, and immediately enter the stadium.
All fans picking up tickets at Will Call locations must present a valid state-issued photo driver’s license or identification card.
