The campus parking lot used for tailgating will be Lot 26, located on Stadium Drive, south of Stokes Stadium. Tailgating will be allowed in this lot beginning three hours before the football game and end at the conclusion of the game. Tailgating is not allowed at any other time.

• The designated tailgate lot will open three hours prior to kickoff; tailgate activities must end at the conclusion of the game.
• The designated lot for tailgating will be marked with signage and spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• No one under the age of 21 is permitted to consume or possess an alcoholic beverage. Anyone possessing and/or consuming an alcoholic beverage shall possess valid photo identification establishing that he/she is 21 years of age or older and comply with a request to show such identification when requested by law enforcement, game security personnel, or a University official.
• All alcoholic beverages must remain in designated areas. Individuals who take alcoholic beverages outside the designated area and minors in possession of alcohol are subject to arrest and prosecution.
• Only beer and wine will be allowed and must be in cans or cups. No glass containers are permitted. Hard liquor and hard liquor products are prohibited. Kegs are not allowed.
• Drinking games and other activities that promote excess drinking are prohibited.
• The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

New: There is a clear bag policy for entry into Stokes Stadium. Effective August 2025, a clear bag is requested for entry. The following styles and sizes will be accepted:

Clear bags are available for purchase at the University Book Store or online.

• Motor vehicles may occupy one parking space only. Tailgate activities may not occupy a parking space. Parking spaces may not be reserved or saved for others. Individuals who want to tailgate adjacent to one another must arrive and enter parking lots at the same time. Tailgating activities are to be restricted to your vehicle space.
• Household furniture intended for interior use such as couches, chairs, and coffee tables are prohibited in parking lots and tailgate areas.
• Tents, tables and other tailgating items cannot obstruct travel lanes.
• Each individual is responsible for making sure that the tailgating area and grounds are maintained in a clean and orderly manner. No trash or recyclable items are to be discarded anywhere except in trash and recycling containers. Bins will be supplied by the University in the tailgating areas.
• No open flames. Charcoal grills will be allowed; however, embers/ashes shall not be disposed of in/on University property or containers, including in University dumpsters.
• If any food is to be catered, it must be provided through Sodexo, (660) 785-4198.