The best places to watch a Kansas State football game when you don't have a ticket

On game day, Manhattan is the place to be with tailgates in the parking and Aggieville busting at the seams. Kansas State football has been around for. along time, so whenever there is a game, it feels like the town closes and everyone plans their day around the time of the game.

The 2024 season will be no different and there is even more buzz around this season. Wildcat fans have something to look forward to this season with K-State is a favorite to win the Big 12 thanks to the sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson.

Fans got a taste of what Johnson could do during a few regular season games, but they were able to see him in a full game during the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Johnson's ability to evade pressure and flick the ball downfield dazzled fans and gave hope for the future.

So in 2024, tickets to Kansas State football might be hard to come by, especially if the team is as successful as they are protected to be. So we asked and you guys answered, here are some of the best places to watch K-State football games if you don't have a ticket.

Tailgates in the parking lot

Tailgating at Kansas State games is a big deal. Everyone shows up and puts together their best tailgates with corn hole, barbecue, drinks, and most importantly, a TV to watch the game. Getting to be right outside the stadium during a game is just almost as good as being inside the stadium.

Everyone is friendly and especially when the game is going on, it is nice to band together and be with fellow fans whether the Wildcats are winning or losing.

At home

Surprisingly a lot of responses said that the best place to watch a game when you don't have a ticket if from the comfort of your own home. This one definitely makes sense when it gets late into the season and the temperatures begin to drop outside.

Aggieville

Aggieville is a popular spot just outside the University that has a lot of bars, shops, and restaurants. It has been around for a long time with certain bars still standing after years of service. With all games now televised, when you don't have a ticket to the game, it is a great place to go to get out of the heat or the cold get a drink or food, and watch the game with fellow Wildcat fans.

There are many bars and restaurants in Aggieville, so not being able to get a seat somewhere won't be a problem. It is also walking distance from anywhere on campus and the football field, so when you are done tailgating, it is a great place to go.