Gameday and Tailgating FAQs

Tailgating and picnicking before Aggie athletic events has enjoyed increasing popularity over the last several years and we anticipate that it will continue to grow in the future. Increased participation has led to more safety concerns and damage to the campus. The plan for responsible tailgating was developed to help ensure that tailgating and picnicking remain friendly, fun, safe and family-oriented activities celebrating a day of athletic competition.

Site setup may begin no earlier than noon on the day immediately preceding a home football game. If you arrive at least four hours before the start of the football game, you may unload your belongings from Houston Street. However, through traffic on Coke and Throckmorton Streets, as well as Houston Street will be restricted four hours before kick-off, at which time a zone for off-loading tailgating supplies will be provided on Throckmorton Street between Short Street and Lewis Street. (view map)

With the increasing number of fans enjoying tailgating and picnicking activities on gameday, there are increasing concerns about pedestrian safety, fire safety, sanitation, and the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The Tailgating Management Team advises that tents and canopies should be anchored appropriately (e.g., sandbags, water barrels, stakes.) Unanchored tents/canopies easily can blow over and present a safety hazard as well as causing damage to property. Please help ensure that tailgating and picnicking remain friendly, fun, safe and family-oriented activities for Aggies of all ages.

The alcohol-free zone is meant to prevent the presence of open containers in the areas immediately surrounding Kyle Field, most notably the Fan Zone and the sidewalks. We have increasing interest in the team and pregame activities and want to keep these areas as "family friendly" as possible. Please note this does not affect those areas that have previously been approved for serving alcohol, such as the Zone Club, the Letterman's Lounge, and the leased suites in Kyle Field.

No, generators are not allowed in Spence Park.

We suggest marine batteries or inverters.

Large pits are not allowed in Spence Park. As a general rule, if it takes more than 2 people to carry it in, it will be too large for the area. Our goal is to have as many Aggie fans as possible enjoying the unique atmosphere at Spence.

The rationale for the rule regarding the size of pits/grills is as follows.

1. The size and weight of the rigs has caused damage to both the greenscape and trees, particularly in inclement weather.
2. The increasing number of rolling rigs, due to their size, has restricted the ability for more fans to use Spence Park as a tailgating option, and has caused general congestion that interferes with the flow of other fans through Spence Park.
3. The movement of large rigs in and out of the park causes a risk to pedestrians in the area, whether the rigs are moved by individuals or University employees.

It is your responsibility to douse your coals and dispose of them properly. Water from Spence Park pavilion may be used to douse the coals. For your convenience, a receptacle specifically for coals will be available at the tailgating headquarters in Spence Park.

Individuals with disabilities may park in Parking Area 50. Shuttle buses will take them to the front (Joe Routt entrance) of Kyle Field.

The Fan Zone is a pedestrian zone before the game. Joe Routt Boulevard is closed to vehicular traffic between Wellborn Road and Throckmorton beginning at 6AM on game days and reopens shortly after half time. Houston Street from the University Center Garage entrance to Joe Routt Boulevard is closed beginning at 6AM on game days and reopens shortly after half time. Houston Street from the center entrance of lot 48 to University Center Garage entrance is closed 4 hours before kick-off (team bus and emergency vehicles have limited access) and reopens shortly after kick-off. In addition, streets are not closed following the game. The Tailgating Management Team advises that pedestrians use caution when crossing streets and driveways and to keep careful watch of children, particularly when leaving the stadium.

Permanent restroom facilities are located in the Koldus Building and the Memorial Student Center. Portable toilets are located throughout Spence Park.

Please direct all feedback to the Gameday Feedback Team.