Boise State Tailgating at Albertsons Stadium: Lots & Rules

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Quick answers

What time do the Boise State lots open?

8 hours before kickoff for weekend games and 4 hours before weekday games. The lots close 1 hour after the game, and the Alumni and Friends Center lot keeps the same hours.

Can you grill at Boise State tailgates?

Yes, with propane or pellet grills, and propane tanks have to be smaller than 7 gallons. Charcoal grills, wood stoves and oil fryers aren't allowed, and a lit grill can't be left unattended.

Can you drink at Boise State tailgates?

Kegs, glass bottles and visible open alcohol containers aren't allowed in the lots, and drinking games are prohibited. No outside alcohol goes into Albertsons Stadium, and sales inside end after the third quarter.

Do you need a ticket to tailgate at Boise State?

Boise State's pages don't require a game ticket to tailgate, but the lots need a parking pass, and your tailgate stays inside the space you paid for. Everyone 2 and older needs a ticket to enter the stadium.

How do you buy parking at Boise State?

The lots around the stadium are Bronco Athletic Association season parking, sold out for 2026. Single-game reserved passes are released the Tuesday of game week and picked up at the BAA ticket office. Day-of parking is first come in the Lincoln Avenue Garage, Brady Street Garage and the Grant East and West lots.

The game-day timeline

8 hrs beforeLots open for weekend games (4 hrs for weekday games)
4 hrs beforeThe Albertsons Stadium box office opens
2 hrs 45 min beforeThe Bronco Walk, led by the Blue Thunder Marching Band
2 hrs beforeGates open, and the campus shuttles and VRT Game Day Bus start
1 hr afterLots close, and the shuttles and bus stop running

Where to park

Stadium lots belong to Bronco Athletic Association members. Everyone else buys a single-game pass early or grabs a day-of space.

BAA lots: East Stadium, West Stadium, Bronco Circle, Varsity Center, Norco and Alumni lots. Season parking, sold out for 2026.
Single game: Reserved passes go on sale the Tuesday of game week. In 2026 they're physical passes, picked up at the BAA ticket office.
Day of: First come in the Lincoln Avenue Garage, Brady Street Garage and Grant East and West lots.
Alumni lot: Spaces at the Alumni and Friends Center go to lifetime Alumni Association members.
RV: Limited, 25 feet maximum. Contact the BAA.
Accessible: First come in the East and West Stadium lots, the ET Reserved lot and the ground floor of the Lincoln and Brady garages. The placard holder has to be in the car.

Albertsons Stadium game-day parking, simplified

See the official Albertsons Stadium parking map

Free, wheelchair-accessible campus shuttles run from the ET Reserved lot and the Lincoln and Brady garages, from 2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after the game.
A golf cart service runs between the stadium and the Grant lots for fans with limited mobility.
No car? Valley Regional Transit's Game Day Bus is free from downtown Boise, with 13 stops and a bus about every 15 minutes, from 2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after the game.

The rules

Rules last verified Oct 15, 2026 against broncosports.com, boisestatebaa.com and boisestate.edu.

Boise State spells out fuel, space and power. These change what you pack.

Grills: Propane and pellet grills and heaters only, propane tanks under 7 gallons. Never leave a flame unattended. A fire extinguisher is recommended.
Not allowed: Charcoal grills, wood stoves, oil fryers, fire pits, bonfires, kegs, glass bottles and visible open alcohol containers.
Your space: Inside the space you bought, and no more than 3 feet past the white lines. No tailgating in the 15-foot fire lane.
Tents: Don't use stakes. There's irrigation and electrical under the lots.
Generators: Stand-alone generators only, exhaust pointed away from people. Don't idle your car for power.
Conduct: Drinking games are prohibited, and fans who cross the line can lose tickets and parking.
When it ends: Lots close 1 hour after the game. No overnight parking in the Alumni lot.
Bags at the gate: Clear bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, plus a wallet or small purse up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches.
Gates open: 2 hours before kickoff. No re-entry, the stadium is cashless and campus is tobacco free.

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Before you go

Albertsons Stadium A-Z fan guide BAA tailgating policies and parking maps BAA football single-game parking (2026)Valley Regional Transit Game Day Bus (2026)2026 football ADA and single-game parking map

Official pages. Rules change; check them the week of the game.

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Where the party is

Boise State gives you up to 8 hours in the lot before a Saturday game, and the Alumni Association throws a free party across the street. The rules are about space: stay inside your lines and keep the fire lane clear.

The open invite

The Bronco Bash

The Alumni Association's home-game tailgate at the Alumni and Friends Center, across University Drive from the stadium. Free and open to everyone, with food trucks and music.

The moment

The Bronco Walk

Players and coaches walk to Albertsons Stadium 2 hours 45 minutes before kickoff, with the Blue Thunder Marching Band leading the way.

The day-of play

The Grant lots

First-come parking south of University Drive, with a golf cart service to the stadium for fans with limited mobility.

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What to eat

Charcoal and fryers are out, so plan a menu for a propane or pellet grill.

Getting out

Lots close 1 hour after the game, so the clock is short. Your options, best first:

Ride the Game Day Bus. It runs back downtown until 1 hour after the game. Park once downtown and skip the lot traffic.
Take the campus shuttle. Back to the ET Reserved lot or the Lincoln and Brady garages, until 1 hour after the game.
Use your hour. Pack up while the first wave clears. The lots close 1 hour after the game.
Skip this
Leave at the final whistle. Along with every other car on Broadway.

First time here?

Weekend lots open 8 hours before kickoff, weekday lots 4.
Propane or pellet grill only, tanks under 7 gallons. No charcoal, no fryers.
No kegs, no glass and no visible open containers.
Stay within 3 feet of your space's lines and out of the fire lane.
The Bronco Walk is 2 hours 45 minutes before kickoff.
Clear bag only. Gates open 2 hours out, with no re-entry.

Visiting? How to join a tailgate

The Bronco Bash at the Alumni and Friends Center is free and open to everyone, so start there. Then walk the lots, bring something to share and say hello before you step into a setup.

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