Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Wofford College Terriers Football — Hotels & Tickets
Dix Stadium, Kent, OH · Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Make it a weekend in Kent
Local, game-day tested — near Dix Stadium.
Eat before
- Laziza Craft Kitchen· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
A scratch American kitchen at Erie and DePeyster with a big patio — grab a table before kickoff, then it's a quick hop over to the stadium.
- Gigi's Ristorante and Market· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
Casual scratch Italian with housemade pastas right downtown — load up here so you can save room for tailgate snacks later.
- The Battleground Mexican Kitchen· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
Handmade-to-order tortillas, fresh salsas, and house margaritas that fuel you up before the walk to the west gate.
After the game
- Water Street Tavern· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
It's the official Golden Flashes post-game headquarters — head up to the rooftop patio, catch the free live music, and rehash the game over their famous chicken.
- Ray's Place· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
A Kent institution since 1937 where townies, students, and alumni pile in — this is where the whole town celebrates a win.
- Zephyr Pub· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
If the big bars are packed, duck into this three-floor spot on West Main for a deep, rotating craft-beer list and a patio to wind down the night.
Getting in
- Free Summit Street lots + game-day shuttle· Kent State campus, along Summit St
Stadium lots are limited and $10 cash, so park free in a Summit Street lot (Summit East, R5, R12, Student Center visitor) and ride the free shuttle right to the gate.
- West Gate (main entrance)· Dix Stadium west side
Aim for the Adam S. Hamilton West Entrance under the big permanent Golden Flashes logo — it's the main gate and where the pre-game energy lives.
- Tailgating in the stadium lots· Dix Stadium parking areas
Lots open three hours before kickoff and propane grills are welcome — just leave the glass and kegs at home.
Don't miss
- The Mo-Fo Burger at Ray's Place· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
Iron Chef Michael Symon called this stacked double-patty burger 'mastery on a bun' on Food Network — it's the can't-miss Kent bite, win or lose.
- Water Street Tavern rooftop scene· Downtown Kent, ~2 mi from Dix Stadium
On a Flashes win the rooftop patio is the place to be — free live music and wall-to-wall KSU pride at the official post-game HQ.