Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

The stadium is at 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, Connecticut 06118, just east of downtown Hartford. Interstate 84 Exit 58, signed for Roberts Street and Silver Lane, is the principal approach from both directions. Route 2 and I-384 offer useful alternatives from southern and eastern Connecticut. Because police may change lane assignments as kickoff approaches, follow the directions attached to the current parking pass rather than choosing an entrance solely from a navigation app.

Driving & Parking

• From I-84
  Use Exit 58. Westbound drivers turn left onto Roberts Street and continue across Silver Lane into the Main Gate; eastbound drivers keep right and proceed through the Silver Lane intersection. Expect the short final approach to slow substantially near lot opening and kickoff.
• Season parking
  Blue and Gold products serve many reserved and premium patrons, while Orange supports media and other controlled users. Season-ticket-holder lots normally open five hours before kickoff.
• Single-game parking
  Grey is the regular single-game area, and groups of ten or more may use Lot 9. Public lots normally open four hours before kickoff; advance purchase is wise even though game-day card sales may be offered when inventory remains.
• Accessible parking
  Accessible spaces are available across the stadium lots on a first-come basis. The person to whom the state placard or plate was issued must be in the vehicle. Courtesy shuttles pick up and drop off in the Blue and Grey lots.
• RVs and buses
  Lot 9 is the designated oversized-vehicle area and requires the appropriate product. An ordinary automobile pass does not cover an RV or bus.

Public Transit

• CTtransit Route 121
  The Silver Lane corridor route links downtown Hartford and East Hartford with Manchester and identifies Rentschler Field as a destination. It is the regular-service option closest to the stadium.
• Check the event-day timetable
  Historical football-only Rentschler Flyer schedules should not be treated as current. Confirm the active Route 121 stop, Saturday frequency and final return before leaving; night games may finish after convenient service.
• Hartford connections
  Downtown Hartford provides transfers from CTfastrak and other routes, while Union Station serves Amtrak and intercity buses. The final east-of-river leg still requires Route 121, a taxi or rideshare.
• Storrs is separate
  The stadium is about 25 miles from UConn's main campus. Use only a student or guest shuttle announced for the specific game; ordinary campus transportation is not a universal football service.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• UConn designates the corner of Lots 7 and 9 for football rideshare drop-off and pickup. Use that location instead of asking a driver to enter a reserved color lot.
• Traffic controls can alter the final approach, so set the stadium address but follow police and parking-staff directions once on Silver Lane.
• After the game, walk to the designated zone before requesting a car. Demand and outbound lot traffic can make the first postgame minutes slow; waiting briefly often produces a cleaner pickup.

The Rent's expansive surface lots are central to the experience. Season passholders receive the earliest arrival window, then single-game lots open an hour later. A few hours of grills, flags and lawn chairs lead into Husky Walk at Gate C. Once gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, the official Fan Fest behind the scoreboard becomes the family-friendly indoor-the-gates option.

Tailgating

• Blue and Grey lots
  These large fields produce the classic UConn scene. Blue primarily serves season products and Grey single-game buyers; choose the correct entrance and keep the parking aisle clear.
• Opening times
  Season-ticket-holder lots open five hours before kickoff and general public lots four hours before. Tailgating must wind down 30 minutes before the event so guests can head inside.
• Postgame limits
  Tailgating may continue for up to two hours after eligible day games, but UConn football games beginning later than 3 p.m. do not permit postgame tailgating. Lots close no later than two hours after the event.
• Stay within the footprint
  Keep equipment beside the vehicle, use assigned areas for oversized setups and obtain authorization for trailers.
• What stays home
  Drinking games, balls and Frisbees, drones, stakes driven into the ground, DJs or professional sound systems, and open-lot smokers or smoke devices are prohibited. Do not block fire lanes or occupy another parking space.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
  Located on Roberts Street close to I-84 and the stadium approach, it is a convenient sit-down choice for tacos, fajitas and drinks before entering lot traffic.
• Augie & Ray's Drive-In
  The old-school Main Street counter is a good fit for breakfast sandwiches, burgers and a quick local meal before an afternoon kickoff.
• Mickey's Oceanic Grill
  A compact East Hartford institution on Pitkin Street, Mickey's is known for fried seafood and lobster rolls and works best as a pre-ordered or early stop.
• Bear's Smokehouse
  Across the Connecticut River on Front Street in Hartford, Bear's serves hearty Kansas City-style barbecue. It is also represented inside the stadium, but the downtown location offers the full restaurant experience.
• Vaughan's Public House
  This Irish pub on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford is useful for visitors staying near the city center. Leave enough time to cross the river and clear the Exit 58 traffic pattern.

• Husky Walk
  Roughly three hours before kickoff, fans greet the team, marching band and cheerleaders at Gate C. The weekly game-day timeline controls the exact minute, so arrive earlier than the headline time.
• Fan Fest
  Beginning when public gates open, the complimentary zone behind the scoreboard near Gate E features rotating games, giveaways, music and family activities for ticketed guests.
• The Pride of Connecticut
  The UConn Marching Band performs its pregame show about 20 minutes before kickoff, plays at halftime and returns after the game facing the north stands. During play, the band sits in Sections 113 and 114.
• Jonathan the Husky
  UConn's costumed mascot and live Siberian husky embody the school identity. Jonathan appears around the stadium and is the notable exception to the venue's normal animal restriction.
• Postgame band performance
  Fans who remain after the final whistle can hear the marching band's concluding set—a pleasant way to let the first wave of parking traffic clear.

• Aviation-history display
  Interpretive material inside the stadium preserves the site's identity as the former Pratt & Whitney airfield and connects the Rentschler name to Connecticut aerospace history.
• Below-grade field
  The playing surface lies about 25 feet below the exterior grade, allowing many fans to enter near the main concourse and look down into the bowl.
• South tower
  The five-story structure contains 38 suites, the indoor club and media facilities. It is the stadium's architectural anchor and the best orientation point from the lots.
• Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame
  The southwest concourse display recognizes coaches from around the state.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening day (2003)
  UConn defeated Indiana 34–10 on August 30 in the first game, giving the program an FBS-scale home after its move from Memorial Stadium in Storrs.
• Ranked breakthrough (2007)
  A 22–15 victory over No. 11 South Florida became UConn's first win against a ranked FBS opponent.
• Perfect home season (2010)
  The Huskies went 6–0 at The Rent while winning the Big East and earning a Fiesta Bowl berth.
• Michigan attendance record (2013)
  Temporary bleachers helped accommodate 42,704 for a 24–21 loss to No. 15 Michigan, still the venue record.
• Another home sweep (2025)
  UConn completed its first undefeated home campaign since 2010, again finishing 6–0 in East Hartford.

The Rent offers a continuous lower level and upper sideline and end-zone decks, with the south tower defining the premium side. Most seats are exposed to sun, rain and wind, and umbrellas are prohibited. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff; premium hospitality areas open two hours before. Personal seatbacks must fit within 16 by 16 by 12 inches, and game-day rentals may be available.

• Lower chairbacks
  Outdoor chairback seats on the north and south sidelines between the 35-yard lines deliver the best combination of comfort, proximity and traditional midfield perspective.
• Upper chairbacks
  Central 200-level locations offer a complete view of formations and a less compressed concourse experience while retaining individual backs.
• Preferred sidelines
  Lower and upper sideline reserved seats outside the central chairback blocks are a strong value for fans who prioritize angle over premium amenities.
• Family Section 137
  Near the south goal line, this affordable lower-level section is designated non-alcohol and provides a calmer choice for guests with children.
• Band area
  Sections 113 and 114 place fans near the Pride of Connecticut. Expect high volume, frequent standing and the strongest musical atmosphere.
• Indoor Club Level
  On the south tower's third floor between the 20-yard lines, the climate-controlled chairback area includes a hospitality lounge, buffet, nonalcoholic drinks and a cash bar for credentialed patrons.
• Accessible seating
  Every public gate and full-service concession stand is accessible. Accessible seating is first-come through the ticket office, with family restrooms behind Sections 101, 118, 127 and 135.

OVG Hospitality operates 16 concourse stands, and the venue is cashless. Cards and compatible mobile wallets are the dependable payment methods. The current mix is unusually local for a mid-sized stadium, combining New England brands with standard football food. Alcohol sales require valid identification, are limited to one beer per guest per transaction and normally end during the middle of the third quarter.

• The Sausage Guy (101 and 119)
  Hot and sweet Italian sausage, the Wicked Hot Sausage, burgers and hot dogs make this the classic grilled-food stop.
• Randy's Wooster Street Pizza (116 and 135)
  New Haven-style slices, fried-dough sticks and boneless Buffalo bites supply the most Connecticut-specific pizza option.
• Bear's BBQ (128)
  Pulled pork, brisket and the Mac Attack bring the Hartford-area smokehouse inside the venue.
• The Two Roads Taproom (108)
  The stand features Connecticut-brewed beer, including TwoConn Easy Ale, a Two Roads and UConn collaboration.
• Sam Adams Brewhouse (107)
  Draft Sam Adams products, Truly and Twisted Tea accompany stadium staples.
• Chicken choices
  Chick-fil-A at 114 and Chicken Fry Fry at 123 and 140 cover sandwiches, nuggets, tenders and fries.

• UConn football does not require every permitted bag to be clear. A purse or tote smaller than 12 by 6 by 12 inches may enter after inspection, but backpacks and oversized bags are prohibited.
• Clear bags are also acceptable within the football dimensions. Do not confuse the more restrictive concert policy displayed elsewhere on the stadium website with the UConn football rule.
• Diaper bags are allowed when accompanying a small child, and bags containing medically necessary items are permitted. Both are inspected at entry.
• Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than three inches, umbrellas, outside food or drinks, coolers, cans, glass, noisemakers, laptops, tablets, weapons, fireworks and smoke devices are prohibited.
• There is no stadium bag check and no reentry. Rideshare users should measure before leaving home because rejected property cannot be stored at the gate.