Visitor Information for KSU Sports & Entertainment Park


Kennesaw State University’s Sports and Entertainment Park is a dynamic venue for athletics, concerts, and community events. This page provides everything you need to know before your visit—from directions and parking to stadium policies and frequently asked questions.

Review the information below to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event experience.

Address
3200 George Busbee Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144 

 

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Directions

Use the directions below to easily find your way to the Sports and Entertainment Park at KSU, whether you're arriving via I-75 or I-575.

    • Take Exit 271 onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn right onto Chastain Rd.
    • Take the first right at the intersection of Busbee Rd. and Chastain Rd.
    • You will dead end at the Fifth Third Stadium.
    • Take Exit 271 onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn left onto Chastain Rd.
    • Take the first right at the intersection of Busbee Rd. and Chastain Rd.
    • You will dead end at the Fifth Third Stadium.
    • Take Exit 3 onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn left onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn left onto George Busbee Parkway NW.
    • Fifth Third Stadium will be on your left.
    • Take Exit 3 onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn right onto Chastain Rd.
    • Turn left onto George Busbee Parkway NW.
    • Fifth Third Stadium will be on your left.

Parking

KSU Sports and Entertainment Park has multiple convenient parking locations available near the venues. However, patrons are asked to follow detailed parking instructions on events pages. Parking locations are subject to change due to events taking place at Kennesaw State Sports Entertainment Park. Please see event details for further information.

KSU Sports and Entertainment Park General Parking Map

Venue Policies

When visiting the Fifth Third Stadium, KSU has specific policies in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our visitors. From regulations on alcohol and tailgating to guidelines on permitted and prohibited items, these policies cover important aspects such as bag size, signage, and conduct within the stadium. Visitors are encouraged to review these rules, including the clear bag policy and items allowed or not allowed inside the venue, to help facilitate smooth entry and a positive event experience.

For any questions regarding these policies, please contact the Box Office at 470-578-4849.

Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

  • Fifth Third Stadium holds an alcohol license, however the decision to serve at events is handled on a case by case basis.

    All guests at Fifth Third Stadium are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe and responsible means of transportation before leaving the facility. For the safety of all of our guests, any visitor who appears intoxicated/impaired upon arrival to Fifth Third Stadium will be denied entry to the facility. Any guests found within Fifth Third Stadium causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences, including arrest.

  • Freestanding banners and signs are allowed inside Kennesaw State Sports & Entertainment Park; however, poles are not permitted inside the stadium. Content subject to approval by event security and staff. Remember that this is a family friendly venue.

  • All found items will be stored in our Box Office after an event.

    To check if your item has been found, please call 470-578-4849.

  • All Fifth Third Stadium guests are expected to maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior at all times. Any behavior defying the code of conduct, as determined by facility management can result in ejection and possible arrest. Guests who are ejected from the facility will not receive a refund for their ticket(s) or be compensated in any way. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:

    • Standing on chairs/seats
    • Entering a seating area without the correct ticket
    • Drunk and/or disorderly conduct
    • Fighting or challenging others to fight
    • Interference with the event, or participants of the event in any way
    • Throwing, tossing, or discharging any object within the facility
    • Using profanity and/or other offensive, racial, obscene, or abusive gestures or language toward or in reference to players, coaches, referees, fans, performers, or staff members
    • Disturbing other guests’ enjoyment of the event
    • Violating Fifth Third Stadium rules, regulations, or policies
    • Violating any local, state, or federal laws

    Fifth Third Stadium management reserves the right to deny entry of any guest displaying inappropriate behavior, as determined by facility/event management.

  • Service animals are welcome at Fifth Third Stadium. Service animals in-training are allowed if they are accompanied by credentialed trainers. All other animals, such as emotional support and therapy animals, are not permitted, except in connection with certain special events or circumstances approved by Fifth Third Stadium staff.

    For any other questions please contact KJ Hudson, Guest Experience Manager.

  • No unapproved marketing, advertising or promotion will be permitted on Fifth Third Stadium property including, but not limited to:

    • Unauthorized distribution of literature, business cards, flyers, handouts of any kind, pamphlets, other written forms, etc.
    • Placing of any unapproved material on car windshields
    • Chanting or shouting words associated with commercial advertising
    • Wearing clothing in a matter intended to advertise
    • Possessing banners, flags, signs or posters displaying words or pictures associated with commercial advertising
    • Product sampling of any kind

    Guests found to be marketing may be subject to ejection and will be removed from stadium.

    Guests found participating in any form of unauthorized marketing will be asked to collect all pieces of marketing handed out and dispose of them in the trash. Any guest or marketing company violating this section is liable for any and all additional clean-up costs and is subject to being billed by Fifth Third Stadium.

    Guest/companies found marketing on property without authorization may be cited with trespassing.

  • Fifth Third Stadium allows tailgating in designated parking lots, however, the decision on the approval of tailgating is handled on an event by event basis. Please see the respective event page for additional information.
  • A valid ticket for the event is required for admittance to Kennesaw Sports + Entertainment Park unless otherwise indicated. Children two do not need a ticket but must sit on a parent’s lap unless otherwise noted. All events are rain or shine unless otherwise stated.
  • Your attendance at events constitutes your agreement to be photographed and allows any photo to be used to further promote Kennesaw State University or event without further authorization or further compensation.

Items Not Permitted in Fifth Third Stadium

  • Aerosol/pressurized cans
  • Animals (except service and service-in-training)
  • Artificial noisemakers, including air horns, whistles, musical instruments, etc.
  • Bags and containers that do not comply with the clear bag policy
  • Banners, posters, and flags larger than 4’x3’
  • Drones
  • Flyers, handouts, advertisements
  • Illegal substances, drugs, and chemicals of any kind
  • Inflatable balls
  • Instruments of any kind
  • Laser pointers
  • Outside food and beverages (empty bottles allowed)
  • Poles or staffs of any kind (metal, plastic, wooden)
  • Professional cameras and equipment, including lenses in excess of 4 inches, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, etc.
  • Stadium seats w/ backs or arms
  • Umbrellas
  • Weapons, flares, fireworks, and smoke devices
  • No tobacco products of any kind (chew, e-cigarettes, vapes, cigarettes, etc.) are allowed. Event management reserves the right to make exceptions upon its discretion.

Items Permitted in Fifth Third Stadium

Bags must be clear and no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ and will be searched at the bag inspection area. Small clutch bags that are no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ will be permitted. Please be aware that prohibited items, stadium policies, and security parameters may be modified on an event by event basis. Please feel free to ask any questions about stadium policies during special events by calling our Box Office at 470-578-4849.

Clear Bag Guidelines Approved For Entry

    • Size may not exceed 12”x6”x12”
    • Logo may only be on one side of the bag
    • Items in the tote must be loose
    • All bags subject to search
    A clear tote bag with the logo and text of Kennesaw State University on it.
    • Size may not exceed
    • 11”x11”
    • Resealable
    • Clear
    a clear resealable bag with the logo and text of Kennesaw State University on it.
    • Size may not exceed
    • 6.5”x4.5”
    • May include a handle or strap
    • Does NOT need to be clear
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to the most common questions about attending events at Kennesaw Sports and Entertainment Park—including directions, parking, ticketing, seating, dining, and more.

Location

  • 3200 George Busbee Parkway NW
    Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • On non-event days please park in the track and field lot located in the northeast corner or the park. Parking is free of charge. Please note that parking is subject to change from event to event. Please see each event page to obtain the most accurate information.

Ticketing & Seating

  • Box Office: 470-578-4849
    Online at Ticket Alternative
  • Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00PM. Hours may vary with events. The box office will be open two (2) hours prior to events.
  • Refunds are subject to promoter approval; however, most events are non-refundable.
  • Children ages two and under do not need a ticket. When not purchasing a ticket for a patron under the age of 2, you are committing to your child sitting on your lap for the duration of the event.
  • Fifth Third Stadium meets all ADA requirements. Please contact us ahead of time at 470-578-4849 if you need any special accommodations and we will be happy to help. 
  • The sections are numbered from the Northwest corner of the stadium (section 101) and increases in a counter-clockwise direction (ends with section 131). Viewed from the field, seats are numbered from right to left and rows are labeled from the bottom beginning with A. See stadium map for further details. Your ticket will contain your seating information in the bottom right corner. Seating charts for each event are available online at www.ticketalternative.com Feel free to contact the box office at 470-578-4849 with any questions that you might have.

Dining & Food

  • Fifth Third Stadium has partnered with Premier Events to provide a variety of concessions options at all events. You can expect stadium standard food along with local favorites including food trucks. Alcohol will be served at designated events. Cash/Credit accepted with in the stadium. Suite service is catered by KSU Culinary who provides a full service meal option.
  • No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the stadium. Concession stands are located throughout the stadium for your convenience.

Miscellaneous Information

    • State of the art stadium featuring 8,300 permanent seats, 12 luxury suites, 12 outdoor suites decks and a floor capacity that can accommodate an additional 8,000 fans
    • Flexible configurations allow concert scaling to be set for 4,000-16,000 patrons with in stadium 
    • More than 100,000 square feet of Ultra Deck field cover in-house and 20,000 feet of Dura Deck
    • Permanent north end stage deck 80×48
    • Full service catering, 4 permanent concession bays and multiple kiosk locations
    • Full service alcohol service available for approved events
    • First class dressing areas, green room, locker rooms, production offices, interview rooms, and media suite
    • Secure and private performer areas
    • TV broadcast ready
    • 1,350 sq. foot Daktronics video board located at end stage
    • 44 flat-screen TV monitors throughout the venue
    • Shore power for Buses and TV trucks
    • Show Power: 2,600 total amps
      • Upstage Right (4) 400 amps
      • Upstage Left  (3) 200 amps
      • Pitch Size: 81,000 SF (225 ft x 360 ft) (75 yds. x 120 yds.)
  • Fifth Third Stadium, in conjunction with KSU & Cobb County law enforcement officials, is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment in which to enjoy events. Police officers are stationed in and around the stadium. Dedicated and trained security officials will be stationed at all entrances. All persons entering the stadium are subject to search and questioning.
  • We currently do not offer personalized messages on our video board.
  • Yes, however, pets are not allowed in the park when an event is taking place. As much as we love our furry friends, service animals (i.e. guide dogs) are the only pets allowed into Fifth Third Stadium.
  • Personal cameras are permitted. Professional cameras/large detachable lens and tripods are not permitted without promoter approval. Video is only permitted with promoter approval and credentials.