Charlotte opens its parking and tailgating lots 8 hours before kickoff for weekend games, but no earlier than 8 a.m., and 3 hours before kickoff for weekday games. You need a parking pass to get on campus, grills stay out of covered decks (propane only on the rooftops), only beer and unfortified wine are allowed, and glass is banned. Buy the pass before you leave the house, because the Cone Deck is the only drive-up option.
Tailgating at Jerry Richardson Stadium