UNLV Tailgating at Allegiant Stadium: Lots, Times & Rules

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Quick answers

What time do the lots open for UNLV games?

Parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff, and there's no lining up to enter until 1 hour before the gates open. Tailgating runs for those 4 hours and stops at kickoff.

Can you grill at UNLV tailgates?

UNLV's 2026 parking page and fan guide don't post a grill or fuel rule for Allegiant Stadium lots.

Can you drink at UNLV tailgates?

UNLV doesn't post a lot alcohol rule beyond the code of conduct, which applies in the lots and bars intoxication that leads to irresponsible behavior. No alcohol goes into or out of the stadium, and sales inside end after the 3rd quarter.

Do you need a ticket to tailgate at UNLV games?

You need a valid parking pass to tailgate on Allegiant Stadium property, and the code of conduct says spaces are only for guests attending the event. A pass only covers a parked vehicle, not an empty space.

How do you buy parking for UNLV football?

Buy on UNLVtickets.com, season or single game; passes must be bought in advance and scanned when you arrive. Nearby Allegiant-run lots sell through SpotHero, and Rebel Athletic Fund donors get priority on new parking sales.

The game-day timeline

5 hrs beforeThe earliest you can line up for the lots (1 hour before they open)
4 hrs beforeParking lots and the box office open. Tailgating starts
2 hrs beforeRTC Game Day Express shuttles start from the UNLV Transit Center
90 min beforeStadium gates open
KickoffTailgating ends
1 hr afterAllegiant Stadium lots are cleared

Where to park

UNLV sells its own lots around the stadium. Buy ahead, enter at the gate on your pass, and park where staff send you.

UNLV lots: A, B, C, E/F, G, H, J and Dewey, sold as season or single-game passes on UNLVtickets.com. Single-game passes go on sale in August.
Farthest lot: Lot V, with game-day shuttles to the stadium.
Students: Lot S. A limited number of single-game passes, first come, first served, with tailgating behind each space.
Off-site: Allegiant-run lots on SpotHero, MGM lots on ParkMobile, plus Parking.com. These are sold by outside vendors.
Oversized: Nothing longer than 20 feet, and no trailers. RVs are pointed to the Oasis RV Park for park and ride.
Accessible: Verified UNLV pass required; a placard alone won't get you in. ADA drop-off is in Lot B at the northwest corner.

UNLV football parking at Allegiant Stadium, simplified

See the official Allegiant Stadium parking map

Enter at the gate printed on your pass, or staff send you around to it. Arrive together if you want to park next to friends.
Allegiant Stadium is cashless. Bring a card or phone for parking, food and everything else.
No car? RTC's Game Day Express runs from the UNLV Transit Center near Greenspun Hall to Gate 11 off Dean Martin Dr, round trip. Rideshare uses the front half of Lot N on Dean Martin Dr.

The rules

Rules last verified Oct 15, 2026 against unlvtickets.com and unlvrebels.com.

UNLV's rules are short. Know your line and know your window.

Your space: Up to the marked safety line, about 3 feet from the back of your parking space. A pass covers a parked vehicle, not an empty space.
Who's allowed: A valid parking pass is required to tailgate on Allegiant Stadium property, and spaces are for guests attending the event.
When it ends: At kickoff. No tailgating or loitering in the lots during or after the game, and lots are cleared 1 hour after it ends.
Alcohol: The stadium's lot rules ban only underage or excessive drinking. Inside, 2 drinks per person, and sales end after the 3rd quarter.
Grills: Charcoal is fine. The stadium puts charcoal-only bins in every lot for your used coals.
Not allowed: Drones anywhere on stadium property, including the lots. Vehicles over 20 feet and trailers.
Bags at the gate: Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a 1-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No coolers or outside food and drink.
Gates open: 90 minutes before kickoff. No re-entry.

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Before you go

UNLV football 2026 parking and transportation UNLV football fan guide (A-Z)Rebel Pregame Party UNLV football parking map

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

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Where the party is

UNLV game day happens in an NFL stadium's lots, run by the Rebels' own rules. You get 4 hours and a painted line, so the crews that do it well show up early, set up tight and pack fast.

The official one

Rebel Pregame Party

The official pregame party from the UNLV Alumni Association and UNLV Athletics, in Lot C before every home game, with food, drinks and music. It's ticketed.

Closest lots

Lots A, B, C and E/F

The UNLV lots wrapped around the stadium.

Student lot

Lot S

The student lot south of Polaris Ave, with tailgating behind each space and limited passes that go on sale the Sunday before each game.

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What to eat

UNLV doesn't post a grill rule for the Allegiant lots, so plan on cold food and a cooler, or check with the stadium first.

Getting out

Everyone leaves Allegiant at once, and the lots clear 1 hour after the game. Your options, best first:

Ride the Game Day Express back. Return service to the UNLV Transit Center starts right after the game and ends 40 minutes after.
Walk to Lot N for rideshare. It's the official pick-up spot on Dean Martin Dr, a short walk north of the stadium.
Take the Lot V shuttle. If you parked in Lot V, ride the game-day shuttle back instead of walking.
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Linger past the hour. Every lot empties at once. Pack up early in the 4th quarter if you want a head start, and be off the lot within the hour.

First time here?

Buy your parking pass ahead on UNLVtickets.com. It gets scanned at the lot.
Lots open 4 hours before kickoff. Tailgating stops at kickoff.
Stay behind the safety line, about 3 feet from the back of your space.
Everything is cashless, from parking to concessions.
Clear bag only, gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, and no re-entry.

Visiting? How to join a tailgate

Start at the Rebel Pregame Party in Lot C if you want the official scene, or walk the UNLV lots before kickoff and say hello with something to share. Harassing visiting fans is grounds for ejection, so expect a fair welcome.

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