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Tailgating Policy

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Parking and Tailgating Policy Fordham University Football Games
Fordham University promotes responsible tailgating as a part of the overall football game day experience.  Whether you are a part of the Fordham family or a fan of the opposition, we hope to provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience during your visit to our campus.
 
Season-Long Parking Regulations
If you choose to purchase either of these options, please indicate so when you purchase your 2025 Football Season Tickets.
  • There are two (2) options when purchasing parking for your vehicle for the 2025 Fordham Football Season.
    • Season Tailgating: Parking Lot A: $150.00
    • Parking Garage: $50.00
*Season-long parking pass spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis in these designated areas, are not guaranteed, and cannot be reserved beforehand.
 
Game Day Parking Regulations
  • Parking is permitted only in designated spaces. There are two (2) options when purchasing parking for your vehicle on campus on the day of a home football game. 
    • Tailgating: Parking Lot A: $40.00 Day of Game
    • Parking Garage: $15.00 Day of Game
*Game day parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis in these designated areas and are not guaranteed. Please see below for pre-sale tailgating information for the season.*
 
Tailgating Regulations- Parking Lot A
  • Tailgating is permitted in Lot A prior to each home football game. If you are interested in purchasing a Lot A Pass prior to your arrival for any of the 2025 Home Football Games, you can do so at fordhamsports.com/tickets for a price of $40.00.
  • You must have purchased either a Season Ticket or a ticket to the game being attended in order to purchase a parking garage or tailgating pass.
  • The pre-sale for all home game parking will finish at 5:00 PM the Friday prior to the game.
  • No tailgating is permitted in the Parking Garage at any time.
  • No tailgating is permitted anywhere on campus except for Lot A.
  • Parking Lot A will open three (3) hours prior to kickoff and will be cleared of tailgating activities at kickoff.Tailgating activities are permitted for one (1) hour after the completion of the game.
  • The legal age for possession of alcoholic beverages and consumption of alcohol is 21 years of age, and is strictly enforced.
  • Kegs and other large quantities of alcohol will not be permitted in the tailgate area.
  • Portable Grills (propane and charcoal) are allowed within reason. Large grills or smokers are not permitted.
  • Alcohol is not permitted outside of the established tailgate area.
  • You are entitled to one (1) parking space.Please do not set up tables, chairs, tents, and/or coolers in adjacent spaces, as parking spots are limited.
  • 30ft Winnebago RV’s can be accommodated, but you must contact the ticketing office at fordhamtickets@fordham.edu or (718) 817-4759 prior, in order to receive authorization. Any RV larger than 30ft long will not be permitted.
  • Please be sure to clean up your tailgate area and respect the coaches, administrators, safety and security staff, event staff, and fans around you.
  • Parking Lot A area is monitored by Fordham Public Safety to ensure that fans and spectators are abiding by the regulations the University has set for tailgating.
  • Parking areas will be cleared by Fordham Public Safety five (5) minutes after kick-off and also five (5) minutes after the second half begins. At this time, all individuals must exit the parking areas.
  • Fordham Public Safety reserves the right to inspect all bags and prevent any alcoholic beverages from entering the Stadium.Additionally, if anyone becomes disruptive, or is intoxicated, they may be required to leave the game and the campus.
We thank you for your cooperation, and please enjoy your game day experience here at Fordham University. For any questions, please contact our Ticketing Office at fordhamtickets@fordham.edu or (718) 817-4759.
 
Updated April 2025