David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the home of Kansas Jayhawks football, located on the campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. One of the oldest college football stadiums in the country, it is undergoing a major transformation as part of the Gateway District redevelopment project.
Overview
Kansas Memorial Stadium opened in 1921, dedicated to the 125 University of Kansas students who died in World War I. The stadium has been renovated and expanded several times over the decades. In recent years, the University of Kansas has committed to a major transformation called the Gateway District, a multi-phase project that will significantly upgrade the stadium and surrounding facilities. Phase I of the Gateway District opened in August 2025. Oak View Group took over stadium operations and food services in 2024, replacing Sodexo Live!.
Fast facts
- Location: Lawrence, Kansas (1450 Schwegler Dr)
- Teams: Kansas Jayhawks (NCAA — Big 12)
- Capacity: 47,233
- Opened: 1921
- Surface: Natural grass
- Hospitality: Oak View Group (from 2024, replacing Sodexo Live!)
The Gateway District
The Gateway District is a transformative redevelopment project for Kansas Athletics:
- A reimagined stadium experience with new premium club levels and membership-only dining
- Phase I opened August 2025 with significantly upgraded fan amenities
- New bars, restaurants, and shops integrated into the stadium footprint
- OVG managing special event bookings, concerts, and hospitality operations
- A new membership-only dining club in the stadium’s club levels
Major Events
- Home of Kansas Jayhawks football since 1921
- Big 12 Conference football games
- The annual rivalry game against Kansas State (the Sunflower Showdown)
- Special events and concerts as the Gateway District develops