(NEW INFO) Information alert: Force protection, parking restrictions and traffic updates for Sept. 21 home football game against Rice

By Jenna Cisneros U.S. Army Garrison West Point PAO Date: Monday, Aug 26, 2024 Time: 21:53 EST
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Army Gameday information from Army Athletic Communications -- everything you need to know: (The link for the Rice game can be found here -- Rice Gameday Guide — Army Gameday.)

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Army returns to Michie Stadium to host the Rice Owls on Saturday, Sept. 21 with kickoff at noon. Fans are encouraged to arrive early with ALL fans 17 and older presenting a valid ID when entering West Point. To ensure safety and enhance force protection for residents, staff and faculty, please note the following parking and traffic updates:

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•  9 a.m. – Cadet Review

•  9 a.m. – Black Knights Alley opens

•  9:55 a.m. – Black Knights Walk

• 11:48 p.m. – National Anthem 

• 11:50 p.m. – Parachute Demonstration 

• Noon – Kickoff. 

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• Thayer Gate Area: Buffalo Soldier Field, Bldgs. 622 and 626, all of Williams Road, South Dock and Thayer Road parking spaces will be blocked for the entire day for football parking.

• Central Area: Clinton and Doubleday, North Clinton, Thayer Roof and Kosciusko parking lots will be blocked for the entire day for football parking. 

• North Post Area: Eisenhower Hall, Garrison Commander's Headquarters, K-Lot, School, Hospital (East Side) and USMAPS will be blocked for the entire day for football parking.

• West of Michie Stadium: Exchange/Commissary lots, A-G lots and AAA-Lot will be blocked for the entire day for football parking. 

• Michie Stadium area will be restricted -- must have a blocking pass to enter.

• ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation is ONLY available by entering Stony Lonesome Gate and parking in H Lot. Fans requiring this assistance DO NOT need an advance parking pass for parking in H Lot. H Lot is available for transportation to the parade ground and to Gate 1 and Gate 5 of Michie Stadium.

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• Starting at 8 a.m.: No through traffic on Stony Lonesome Road past Michie Stadium, and Mills Road to Stony Lonesome Road.

• Access to Lusk Housing: Beginning at 8 a.m., until completion of the game, residents may still access Lusk Housing area by traveling via Stony Lonesome Road or Merrit Road. 

• Expect increased traffic and bus activity between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please drive carefully and be mindful of these changes.

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• Shuttle drop off and pick up at the stadium will be at G Lot (Lichtenberg Tennis Center).

• ADA parking will continue to drop off and pick up at Gate 5 of Michie Stadium.

• The order of red shuttle stops on gameday is the following: H-Lot → G-Lot.

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• Shuttle drop off and pick up at the stadium will be at Howze Place, a short walking distance of the stadium.

• The order of green shuttle stops on gameday is the following: Buffalo Solider Field/Post Office → Mid Lot (Parade Ground) → South Dock → Howze Place (Michie Stadium).

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• Shuttle drop off and pick up at stadium will be by Gate 3 (Stony Lonesome Road)

• The order of green shuttle stops on gameday is the following: Gillis Fieldhouse → North Dock → K-Lot → Elementary School → USMAPS → Ski Slope → Stadium Gate 3.

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