Bill Snyder Family Stadium
The home of K-State football, named for the longtime coach and his family.
The Big 12 field guide · Manhattan, Kansas
Kansas State
Purple pride in the Little Apple. Explore K-State's Manhattan home, its land-grant identity and the traditions shared by Wildcat fans.
WILDCATSKansas State football with a packed home crowd ↗ · Photo: Mr.Konerko · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
- Home
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Established
- 1863
- School type
- Public · Land-grant
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 21,213
01 / Get to know the school
A Wildcat welcome in Manhattan.
Kansas State University was founded in 1863 in Manhattan. Its land-grant mission brings together teaching, research and service, with the Manhattan campus at the center of its university history.
K-State's traditions are built around a strong shared identity, from royal purple to the Wabash Cannonball. Football and basketball visitors can find both major venues in the campus athletics area.
1863
Founded in Manhattan as a land-grant institution.
Manhattan
The campus featured in this guide.
Wildcats
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Wildcats.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
Bramlage Coliseum
The home of Wildcat basketball in Manhattan.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
Wabash Cannonball. Fans move together to the band's familiar tune, a tradition connected to music that survived the Nichols Hall fire.
2
Willie the Wildcat. The mascot represents K-State at games and university gatherings.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Royal purple. K-State's signature color is central to its school identity.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Manhattan.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
Kansas State University
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
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West VirginiaMorgantown, West VirginiaSources & content notes · Reviewed 2026-10-31
A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.