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Non-student Tailgating

Attendees wishing to tailgate in non-student lots must purchase a permit for designated tailgating areas.

Plan Your Parking

FAQ & Info: Athletics

Campus Entrances and Closures

Most campus entrances close four hours before kickoff. The following entrances remain open:

  • Main entrance off University City Boulevard
  • East entrance off John Kirk Road

Phillips Road is closed to all traffic except emergency and service vehicles.

Game day parking entrances open to permit holders only:

  • 3 hours before kickoff for weekday games
  • 8 hours before kickoff for weekend games

Vehicles parked in football parking areas after 5 a.m. on game day will be towed at the owner’s expense. The tow fee is $85.

Vehicles parked in football parking areas on game day will be towed.

Know Before You Go

No Re-entry
Re-entry is not permitted in lots or decks on campus. Once you exit, you may not enter again.
Clearance
If your vehicle is oversized, check the clearance height chart to ensure your vehicle fits in decks.
Check Clearance
Propane Grills
While propane grills are permitted for use in open-space tailgating areas, conditions apply.
Grill policies
Electricity
Use of electric outlets is not allowed at any deck or lot on campus. Generators permitted, conditions apply.
Tailgate Policies

Tailgate Parking Info Table

Permit colors correspond to parking areas on the football map. Explore the policies page for more information about what is allowed in lots and decks.

Football Parking Map
Lot(s)Map ColorGrill AllowanceVertical Clearance
CRI 3GreenPropane grills allowed–
Lot 7 / 7ABluePropane grills allowed–
Lot 25RedPropane grills allowedN/A – Suitable for RVs and oversized vehicles
Union Deck RooftopYellow StripePropane grills allowed7’2″
West Deck RooftopPurple StripePropane grills allowed6’8″

Buy Game Day Parking

All game-day visitors, whether season-pass enthusiasts or single-game attendees, must pay to park on campus.

Spaces sell quickly — buy your digital permit in advance!

Football Parking Permits