Nebraska hosts Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. CT at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The Homecoming matchup will air nationally on FS1.
By Hola Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Nebraska football returns to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, to face Maryland in the Huskers’ 2026 Homecoming game.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT, and the game will air nationally on FS1.
Nebraska enters the matchup with a 4-0 record after defeating Michigan State 31-13 in its Big Ten opener. Maryland is 2-2 and is coming off a 54-3 loss to UCLA.
Nebraska vs. Maryland kicks off at 3 p.m. CT on FS1
The game will be played Saturday, Oct. 3, at Memorial Stadium.
- Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Maryland Terrapins
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. CT
- TV: FS1
- Radio: Huskers Radio Network
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium
- Address: One Memorial Stadium Drive, Lincoln, NE 68588
The radio broadcast will also be available through Huskers.com and the Huskers App.
In Lincoln, fans can listen on KLIN 1400 AM, KLIN 99.3 FM and KFGE 98.1 FM. In Omaha, the football affiliate is WOW 590 AM.
Inside Memorial Stadium, the Huskers Radio Network broadcast is also available on 87.7 FM.
General gates at Memorial Stadium open around 1:30 p.m.
General admission gates are scheduled to open 90 minutes before kickoff, or around 1:30 p.m.
Student entrances open 2½ hours before the game.
Fans can enter general stadium areas through Gates 2-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-16, 18, 20 and 23.
For the 2026 season:
- Gates 1, 6 and 8 remain closed.
- Gates 17 and 22 are not open to the general public.
- Gate 11 is reserved for ADA and service access.
- Gates 18, 19 and 21 close shortly after kickoff.
Memorial Stadium has a no re-entry policy. Once a ticket holder leaves the stadium after entering, the ticket cannot be used to return.
All tickets are mobile and can be saved in advance to Apple Wallet or Google Pay through the Huskers App.
Public parking costs $15 to $25 on game day
Parking lots immediately surrounding Memorial Stadium are primarily reserved for Huskers Athletic Fund members with the appropriate permits.
UNL offers public game-day parking in several lots and garages for $15, $20 or $25, depending on the location.
Public parking areas open six hours before kickoff. For a 3 p.m. game, that means parking becomes available at approximately 9 a.m.
Public UNL-operated lots accept credit and debit cards.
Single-game accessible parking is available for $25 in designated areas, including the Lot 9 Parking Garage at 14th Street and Avery Avenue, subject to availability.
A limited number of free public spaces for vehicles displaying disability permits are also available at parking meters along 14th Street and Vine Street on a first-come, first-served basis.
StarTran is not operating Big Red Express in 2026
StarTran’s traditional Big Red Express service is not operating during the 2026 season.
Instead, iPronto offers transportation to Nebraska football games from several Lincoln locations with advance reservations.
Road construction and game-day traffic changes around campus may also affect routes to Memorial Stadium.
Current parking, traffic and stadium access information is available in the official Nebraska Athletics game-day guide.
Hola Nebraska also published a guide to the 2026 Memorial Stadium traffic and transportation changes.
Memorial Stadium allows one clear bag per ticket holder
Each ticket holder may bring one clear bag into Memorial Stadium.
Permitted options include:
- A clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag measuring no more than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
- A one-gallon clear freezer bag.
- A small clutch or purse measuring approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, in addition to the clear bag.
Approved medical items may enter after inspection.
Nebraska Athletics encourages fans to bring only necessary items to help speed up entry.
Nebraska is looking for its first 5-0 start since 2016
Nebraska enters Homecoming with four straight wins after defeating Ohio, Bowling Green, North Dakota and Michigan State.
The 31-13 victory over Michigan State gave the Huskers their best start since 2016.
Maryland comes to Lincoln after losing its last two games. The Terrapins fell 35-26 to Virginia Tech and 54-3 to UCLA.
Maryland’s most recent trip to Lincoln ended in a 13-10 Terrapins win in 2023, decided by a field goal as time expired.
Nebraska vs. Maryland kicks off at 3 p.m. CT Saturday, Oct. 3, at Memorial Stadium.
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