Winthrop Tailgate 2024

Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, Nov. 9

The volleyball team and men's basketball team will host Homecoming games at the Winthrop Coliseum(opens in a new tab) on Saturday, Nov. 9. Men’s basketball will tip off against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at noon. Immediately following the men's basketball game, volleyball will host UNC Asheville at 5 p.m. Game tickets will be available for purchase(opens in a new tab) beginning Oct. 1. See details below for what to expect for tailgating at the Winthrop Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 9. Visit the FAQ page(opens in a new tab) and tailgating policy(opens in a new tab) for more information.(opens in a new tab)

Tailgating time

Tailgating will be available from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, rain or shine.

Those who have purchased a tailgate spot will have the opportunity to set up their tailgate on Friday, Nov. 8 from 4-8 p.m. Please note, taking advantage of the Friday setup requires signature on the Homecoming Setup Waiver, which acknowledges that tailgate setup is being done at your own risk.

Parking for the game

Parking will be cash only, $20 per vehicle.

Each tailgate spot purchased includes a single parking pass for one vehicle.

Parking attendants will collect the parking fee until 4 p.m. and direct participants to parking lots and/or the tailgating areas.

Location of tailgating and reservations

Tailgating spots will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. here.

The tailgate spot fee is nonrefundable and spots are non-transferrable.

Purchase for all tailgating spots will be on a first come, first served basis. Tailgating spots will be available for purchase through Sunday, Nov. 3 Families or groups wishing to tailgate are encouraged to purchase their spot(s) in advance of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend to ensure availability.

There will be two separate designated tailgating areas—Alumni/Family Zone and Student/Alumni Zone—for those wishing to use tents or gather anywhere other than the South Lot. Please refer to the tailgate map below and the following descriptions to consider which section will be most desirable before you purchase.

Standard 30’x40’ spots in the Alumni/Family Zone

$100 per spot

Suitable for multiple families or a single family with plenty of room to play and adjacent to the Alumni Association Kids Zone.

Limit two spots per purchase.

Spots F1-F10 on the tailgate map.(opens in a new tab)

Standard 30’x40’ spots in the Student/Alumni Zone

$100 per spot

Suitable for single groups.

DJ's are not allowed in these spots.

Limit two spots per purchase.

Spots S1-S13 on the tailgate map.(opens in a new tab)

XL 80’x 40’ spots in the Student/Alumni Zone

$225 per spot

Suitable for large/combined groups.

DJ's are allowed in the, etc.

DJ's must comply to the noise policy in the tailgating policy. Non explicit lyrics must be played.

Limit one spot per purchase.

Spots A-F on the tailgate map.(opens in a new tab)

There will be a drop-off area for tailgating in the softball parking lot for those individuals who purchase a tailgating spot.

Tailgating from individual vehicles without the use of tents will be allowed in the South parking lot only. No tents may be set up in the South parking lot. This will help ensure less crowded, safer conditions and the ability of emergency vehicles to reach all areas where students and alumni will gather.

We expect the tailgating spots to sell out, so it is important to purchase your spot before the day of the event. Tailgate spots will not be available for purchase after Sunday, Nov. 3.

Tailgating is rain or shine. Tailgating spots are prepaid, and refunds will not be issued.

Tailgating policy and additional information

See the tailgating policy on the Winthrop website for additional information about conduct and prohibited activities. A link to the tailgating policy and other Homecoming information may be found at winthrop.edu/homecoming.(opens in a new tab)

Additional information can also be found on the FAQ page.(opens in a new tab)

Attendees must remove their own trash from their tailgating space—whether in the parking lots or in the designated tailgating areas. If excess trash and/or other items are left in reserved spaces, the individual reserving the space may be fined. After clean up and before leaving the area, time stamp a photo of your reserved spot for your records in case you are charged a fine. Trash receptacles will be provided but bringing your own trash bags is strongly encouraged.

There will be an information tent where attendees can request assistance relating to parking, tailgating, group or individual behavior, etc.

Law enforcement and emergency medical personnel will be on site for the duration of tailgating and the game. Citations will be written and participants may be asked to leave if officers observe illegal activity.