Buckle up! One of the biggest sporting events this summer is finally on the horizon and in a few days, the 2019 College World Series is about to kick off. Eight teams hope to find themselves in Omaha this June competing for the college baseball national championship, and of course, they’re not the only the ones on the edge of their seats.
If you’re one of the expected tens of thousands of attendees of this major event and you’re looking for more information, you’ve come to the right place! May it be your first or tenth time, here’s all the details that may come in handy next month.
When and Where is the College World Series
The 2019 College World series starts on Saturday, June 15th and runs through Tuesday, June 25th or Wednesday, June 26th, depending on how the championship series goes. And marking the 70th straight year Omaha, Nebraska has hosted the event, the series will be back at TD Ameritrade Park.
College World Series Schedule
Here’s a breakdown of what we already know about next year’s schedule. Exact times and broadcast information will be announced closer to June:
College World Series Seating Chart
Opened in 2011, Omaha’s premium sports stadium has a seating capacity of 24,000 including 26 luxury suites and 1,000 club seats. If need be, it has the ability to accommodate up to 35,000 spectators especially for major events like the College World Series.
As we all know, General Admission tickets are the most affordable way to see the game live. It is important to know, however, that these tickets don’t guarantee a seat! When it is at capacity, TD Ameritrade Park seats about 5,500 fans in Gen Ad with about 1,500 extra spots for standing room people.
So, if you are determined to score a seat in this area, make sure to get in line early. It would be best to arrive two hours before the game time or even earlier for major events like the opening weekend or finals.
Getting to TD Ameritrade Park
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha is located at 1200 Mike Fahey Street, within walking distance of the Old Market Entertainment and Shopping district and approximately 3.5 miles from the airport. Check out this map for complete driving directions.
Parking Fee
- Surface parking is $10
- Garage parking (when available) is $12
- Bus parking (when applicable) is $20
NOTE: Cash payment and the following credit cards are now accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. In/Out parking is not allowed.
Additionally, there is plenty of on-street meter parking available in the neighborhoods surrounding the venue. Meter hours are 9 AM until 9 PM, Monday through Saturday and are free to park at on Sundays and holidays. For more information, you may download the Park Omaha App or visit their website.
Since heavy traffic is expected during the games and parking spaces can be sparse, you may also opt for alternative ways to get to the venue. The CWS Stadium Circulator is a popular choice. It’s only 25 cents a ride and runs every 10 minutes. For the route and pick up locations, click here.
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to get to the stadium though, you may try Omaha’s bike share program. Just pick up one of the blue bikes at any B-station and drop it off at any B-station. That’s it! A bike that’s there when you need it and gone when you don’t.
Tailgating
You’ll find plenty of tailgating opportunities in the blocks near the stadium. Just make sure to be aware of the Tailgating and Stadium rules and regulations — you would not want to be in trouble when you’re supposed to be having fun!
So there you have it. If you haven’t booked your tickets to the games yet, check out this LINK now and don’t forget to subscribe to this blog for more updates on all things live events.