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Parking
The University of Akron charges a per-ticket parking fee in lieu of collecting parking fees on-site during the event. There is no additional cost to park in University lots during the event! This fee cannot be waived, and is charged by the University per ticket sold and not per car.
Accessible parking is available in Lot 6 and Lot 9. Accessible parking is also available on a limited basis, in the parking decks at Lot 1 and Lot 36, a golf-cart shuttle will operate from these two decks on a limited basis. If you require parking at the stadium, please plan to arrive very early, as spaces in Lot 6 and Lot 9 are extremely limited.
Group Sales Bus Parking + Walking Guide
Group sales buses, please arrive via Route 8. Driving via Southbound Rt 8 directions here. Driving via Northbound Rt 8 directions here.
Please take care when walking to Gate 2 at the Stadium, and plan for a 15-minute walk with your group. This parking location and walking route was planned in order to avoid walking through congested corps fleet driving and parking. Google Maps walking directions here.
Clear Bag Policy
A clear bag policy will be in effect during the event. View a full list of permitted and prohibited items here.
What To Do In Greater Akron
Explore Summit County while you’re in town for Innovations in Brass! Check out some of the nearby attractions, restaurants, and shops.
For an outdoor adventure, we recommend Cuyahoga Valley National Park (less than 20 mins from InfoCision Stadium). For a museum, visit the Akron Art Museum or the Akron Children’s Museum. Looking for a bite? We love The Twisted Olive at Gervasi Vineyard (less than 20 mins from InfoCision Stadium) and the many other restaurants nearby restaurants (check out page 14 of the Insider’s Guide).
Stay in the Bluecoats Hotel Block
Book your stay in the lovely Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown, less than 10 minutes from InfoCision Stadium. We’ve secured a special rate ($142/night) for the Bluecoats Community August 2 - 4, 2026.
Book online using this reservation link.
The deadline to book is July 2, 2026.
Weather Policy
This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of poor weather, the show will be delayed until corps can perform for you! Should the event be cancelled due to a total rain out, it cannot be rescheduled. Regretfully, we cannot offer refunds in the event of poor weather.