UAB's tailgate lots at Protective Stadium open 6 hours before kickoff, and general parking, Blazer Village and the student tailgate open 4 hours before. Grills are gas only with no charcoal or fryers, your setup has to fit inside your space, and drinking in the tailgate areas stops at kickoff. It's a downtown tailgate on rooftops and city lots, so plan the space before you load the car.
Tailgating at Protective Stadium