Welch Stadium Tickets

Welch Stadium Tickets & Events

On the Emporia State University campus in Emporia, Kansas, Welch Stadium brings Hornets football, track and field, Kansas high school championships, and Shrine Bowl all-star football into an outdoor athletics setting with a capacity of approximately 10,000; Welch Stadium tickets put fans in the middle of the Jones Field and Witten Track game-day atmosphere.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Welch Stadium

Welch Stadium is an outdoor stadium operated by Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. Also known as Jones Field at Welch Stadium, it has a listed capacity of approximately 10,000 and serves as a central part of the university’s athletics complex. The facility sits adjacent to White Auditorium and combines Jones Field, the football playing surface, with Witten Track, a Beynon Sports competition running surface.

The stadium is home to Emporia State Hornets football and Emporia State Hornets track and field, both competing at the NCAA Division II level. It also hosts Kansas high school state football championship games and the Kansas Shrine Bowl all-star game. Welch Stadium is regarded as one of the premier athletic facilities in NCAA Division II and has developed a strong reputation as a host for major Kansas football events.

Emporia State first hosted the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 1998, and Welch Stadium has hosted the event seven times — the most of any venue since.

Location & Transportation

Welch Stadium is located at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801 — on the Emporia State campus within the university’s athletics complex near White Auditorium.

Driving and Parking: Campus and lot parking are used for events at Welch Stadium, with gameday parking around the athletics complex. Arriving early is a smart move for high-attendance dates such as state championships and the Kansas Shrine Bowl, when traffic and parking demand increase around campus.

Rideshare: Rideshare services operate in Emporia, with drop-off and pickup handled at campus access points near the stadium. After major games or championship events, building in extra time for pickup can make departure smoother.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is available in Emporia, including hotels near the Interstate 35 corridor and near the Emporia State University area. Staying close to campus can make arrival and departure easier for football weekends and championship events.

Venue Navigation

Welch Stadium is an outdoor college athletics stadium centered on Jones Field, with Witten Track encircling the playing surface. Understanding the stadium’s open-air layout and grandstand setting helps you choose seats that match the view, atmosphere, and access you want on event day.

Dining Options

Inside Welch Stadium

Standard stadium concessions are typically available at Emporia State athletic events. For busy football games, state championship weekends, and Shrine Bowl events, planning concessions stops before kickoff or during quieter breaks can help you spend less time in line.

Outside the Venue — Emporia

Dining is available throughout Emporia, including options in and around downtown and along the Commercial Street corridor near campus. These areas are practical choices for a pregame meal, a postgame stop, or a quick bite before heading to the stadium.

Security & Policies

Welch Stadium maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Entry Procedures: Digital ticketing is standard for Emporia State Hornets athletic events. Arriving with tickets downloaded and ready on your phone can help keep entry moving at the gate.

Other Venues in the Emporia Area

Welch Stadium is a major outdoor sports venue in Emporia, while the surrounding area includes campus facilities, historic halls, and performance spaces that support the city’s live-events scene.

• White Auditorium Tickets — Indoor venue on the Emporia State University athletics complex hosting basketball, volleyball, and other events
• William Allen White Memorial Auditorium Tickets — Historic Emporia performance and event hall
• Granada Theatre Tickets — Historic restored theater in downtown Emporia hosting concerts and performances
• Emporia State University Memorial Union Tickets — Campus event and gathering space hosting various functions

How Much Do Tickets to Welch Stadium Cost?

Welch Stadium ticket prices vary significantly depending on the type of event, the team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from Emporia State Hornets football to Kansas high school state championships and the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

For Emporia State Hornets football, tickets are typically low-priced, often around $10–$20 for general admission. Matchup, demand, and event timing can affect prices, especially when a game draws strong local or alumni interest.

For high school championships and Shrine Bowl events, tickets are also typically low-priced, often around $10–$25. Championship stakes and marquee all-star events can drive higher demand, especially when multiple schools and communities are traveling to Emporia.

For high-demand events such as state championship weekends, buying earlier generally secures better availability. As the event date approaches and inventory tightens, the best remaining options can become harder to find.

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Welch Stadium Seating Guide

Welch Stadium features grandstand seating surrounding Jones Field, with Witten Track encircling the field and a listed capacity of approximately 10,000. Its outdoor stadium layout is especially important to understand for football games, track and field events, championship weekends, and all-star games.

Best Seats at Welch Stadium

• Best value: Upper portions of the grandstand can offer a broad view of Jones Field while keeping tickets at an accessible price point.
• Closest to the action: Lower grandstand seats place you nearer the field and the energy of the sideline areas during football events.
• Best overall experience: Mid-range grandstand seats can balance field visibility, atmosphere, and comfortable perspective for college football and championship games.
• For groups: If you are attending with family, classmates, teammates, or a traveling school community, choosing seats early helps you keep your party together for high-demand events.

Welch Stadium Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Welch Stadium events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the field, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

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Getting Ready for Your Welch Stadium Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at an outdoor stadium like this on a busy football or championship day.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the gate without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time for high-attendance events such as state championships and the Shrine Bowl, when the stadium can draw large crowds across championship weekends.
• Wear the right footwear. Welch Stadium is an outdoor stadium with grandstand steps, so comfortable footwear is advisable for walking campus paths and moving through seating areas.
• Dress in layers. Kansas fall football weather can swing from warm to cold, and wind and rain are possible in an open-air venue.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. State championship weekends and Shrine Bowl events can bring heavy campus traffic and larger crowds around the athletics complex.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Welch Stadium events — particularly state championship weekends, Shrine Bowl dates, and high-interest Hornets football games — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Welch Stadium tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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