Tailgating is welcome in any lot on campus, but we encourage you to join us for our Fan Fest in front of Schar Center for a fun afternoon (registration required). Enjoy a variety of food, lawn games, musical entertainment, caricature artists, giveaways, and much more.

If you are tailgating in another lot, please review our tailgating guidelines below:

Respectful Environment

Tailgating is a vibrant and family friendly environment. Please be respectful of those surrounding you, being mindful of your choice of language and volume of music. We want the tailgating experience to be enjoyed by all. Groups are personally responsible for making sure their guests act appropriately.

Capacity

The Hunt B lot behind Schar Center will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, October 1. Once the lot is full, guests are encouraged to park in the Oaks, Colonnades, Innovation Quad or McMichael East parking lots.

Clean-Up

All groups are responsible for making sure their tailgating area is cleaned prior to departing for the game.

All trash/recyclable items must be picked up and sorted into proper receptacles. This includes trash around your area. Trash should be closed in bags or trash containers. All leftover food/beverages must be placed in proper containers and stored.

All clean up procedures must be completed before entering the stadium.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol (beer and wine only) will be permitted in the tailgating area. No common containers (kegs, party balls, etc.) will be allowed. Individuals over 21 years of age must provide their own alcoholic beverages. Groups are responsible for making sure only those who are 21 years of age or older consume alcohol. All beverages, including alcohol, must be in opaque cups. All alcoholic beverages must remain in coolers or closed containers and not out in the open. Inappropriate behavior by a guest may result in that person being removed from the tailgate area.

Food/Grilling

What is a tailgate without great food? Groups may bring their own picnic items and food to the tailgate parking area. Grilling is permitted in the tailgate area. All grills must be elevated. Catering to the tailgating area is not permitted, and catering vehicles will be turned away from entering the lot.

Community Standards

Groups who tailgate must uphold these community standards:

  • Do not transport individuals in the back of pickup trucks. (Nor should they be allowed to stand in or on the vehicles.)
  • If your group is consuming alcohol, you are encouraged to provide food as well.
  • Provide plenty of non-alcoholic beverages, especially water. Do not give out alcoholic beverages, especially to someone you don’t know. Individuals over 21 years of age must provide their own alcoholic beverages.
  • Clean up tailgate area.
  • No group or individual is permitted to participate in “drinking games” (beer pong, flip cup, etc.).

Fee

There is no charge to park on campus.