Bowers Stadium parking is cashless and opens 3 hours before kickoff, and Bearkat Alley, the official tailgate, opens 2 hours out. Per Sam Houston's tailgating rules, alcohol goes in an unmarked, non-see-through plastic cup with no glass, cans or kegs, and open flames are allowed but must be out before you go in. Know your lot color before you pull in, and the rest is easy.
Tailgating at Bowers Stadium