Getting There · Yulman Stadium · New Orleans
Getting to Yulman Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Yulman Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Tulane Green Wave game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Tulane University uptown campus, New Orleans fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 30,000, the streets around Tulane University uptown campus, New Orleans tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Tulane University uptown campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Yulman Stadium
On-campus home of the tulane green wave in uptown new orleans. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 2014. located at Ben Weiner Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Transit Routes to Yulman Stadium
The St. Charles streetcar and RTA buses serve uptown New Orleans near the Tulane campus. The Tulane University uptown campus, New Orleans location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Yulman Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around Tulane University uptown campus, New Orleans are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Yulman Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve Yulman Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Yulman Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Yulman Stadium from Tulane University uptown campus
Yulman Stadium is located at Ben Weiner Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118, in the Tulane University uptown campus area of New Orleans. The urban location makes Yulman Stadium walkable from many New Orleans hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the Tulane University uptown campus area can often walk to the stadium in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to Yulman Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Yulman Stadium
Yulman Stadium holds 30,000 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Tulane Green Wave deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Yulman Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Yulman Stadium
If you took transit to Yulman Stadium, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (The St) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Yulman Stadium typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.