Tailgating at Nippert Stadium

Where to park

Season garages

CCM, Calhoun, Campus Green, Clifton Court, Corry, University and Varsity Village. Grid zone holders get a Campus Green Garage pass.

Single game

Prepaid at Eden Garage or the Clifton Lots. Eden also sells game-day parking, credit or debit only. The Eden ticket is good until 4 a.m.

Shuttle

Eden Garage buses drop off at Commons Way and Daniels Street and run until 1 hour after the game. ADA accessible.

Accessible

Prepaid accessible passes at Woodside Garage with a state placard or plate. A golf cart shuttle runs from the garage to the gate.

The Alley

The only place cars and trailers can tailgate by the Grid, east of it, and it takes a season pass.

Rideshare

West Charlton Street and Champions Avenue, by the Bearcat statue.

Official parking map: gobearcats.com/documents/d05a53c2-73ca-4667-99f1-049bf01f1260.pdf

Getting out

1. Take the Eden shuttle back. Buses run from Commons Way and Daniels Street until 1 hour after the game.
2. Break down slowly. You have until 30 minutes after the game to start packing up. Let the garages clear.
3. Rideshare from the Bearcat statue. West Charlton Street and Champions Avenue.

Skip this: Leave the garage at the final whistle. With everyone else. Follow the posted exit route for your garage.

The rules

Grills

Allowed on The Grid. Coals go in one of the 4 coal dumpsters around it. Check UC's fire and safety rules first.

Tents

Small pop-ups only, 10 x 10 feet max.

Vehicles

No cars or trailers on The Grid, ever. They're only allowed in the Alley, with a season pass.

Alcohol

Follow local and state law. None can be brought into Nippert Stadium.

Not allowed

Commercial signs and displays, selling food or drinks without UC's OK, and tobacco anywhere on campus.

When it ends

The Grid and the Rooftop close 30 minutes before kickoff; gear can stay at your risk. Break down within 30 minutes after the game.

Your space

Don't block sidewalks, damage landscaping or crowd the next tailgate. Leave bagged trash at your spot for pickup.

Bags at the gate

Clear bags only, plus up to 2 unopened water bottles. Free lockers at Gates B and J.

Gates open

2 hours before kickoff. Cashless, and no re-entry.

Official pages

• Nippert Stadium A-Z guide: gobearcats.com/nippert-gameday-guide
• UC football tailgating (Tickets Hub): gobearcats.com/tickets-hub-football-tailgating
• Football season parking map (PDF): gobearcats.com/documents/d05a53c2-73ca-4667-99f1-049bf01f1260.pdf
• Football single-game parking map (PDF): gobearcats.com/documents/a24c289e-7822-4d84-bae1-37d21d8457c3.pdf