PARKING AND TAILGATING INFORMATION
General Information
• Lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff for parking and tailgating.
We recommend you arrive early to avoid delays.
• Tailgates can resume for up to two hours after the end of the game.
• Tailgating is permitted in all lots (reserved and single gameday parking).
• Once the game begins, fans need to enter the stadium or leave the property.
• The University of Delaware is not responsible for the flow of traffic or entrances being
closed due to congestion. Please plan to arrive early.
• All ticket holders parking in a reserved lot must display an appropriate parking permit at all
times for each space being occupied.
Tailgating
• Tents or awnings are not to be erected in parking spaces, or in such manner as to impede
the flow of traffic or fire lane required by code.
• The tailgate needs to be limited to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Failure to
comply could result in loss of parking privileges.
• Personal porta-pots are not permitted in the parking lots.
• Charcoal grills are permitted but coals must be disposed of in aluminum cans provided in
each lot.
• Gas grills are permitted.
• Loud music is not permitted in the parking lots.
• UD differentiates between a “party” and a “tailgate”. A party may be disbanded and
attendees asked to leave.
• UD Police will locate and identify parties and hold individuals/organizations accountable for
illegal activities.
• A party may have some of the following characteristics:
o Common containers such as kegs, party balls, large containers of mixed drinks, beer
tubs, trash cans of beer;
o Loud music;
o Drinking games;
o Underage drinkers;
o Lack of food;
o Excessive quantities of alcohol; and
o Large numbers of people
• About alcohol consumption:
o Prior to kick-off, possession of open alcoholic beverages by those of legal drinking
age is permitted only within the confines of the designated football gameday
parking lots.
o All alcohol must be consumed prior to entry into the stadium.
o Alcohol consumption is not allowed while in line at the entry gates.
o Public consumption of alcohol in the parking lots while the game is being played is
not allowed.
o Common containers, as described above, are prohibited on UD property. Excessive
quantities of alcohol will be subject to removal or confiscation.
(OVER)
o Persons who are visibly intoxicated may be denied entry to the stadium and have
their tickets confiscated by stadium staff.
o Proper identification must be produced upon request.
General Parking
• General parking is $15 per home game for patrons who do not have reserved parking (we
do not accept bills over $20).
• Please refer to the map for designated general parking lots.
• Anyone parking in a reserved lot who does not have a reserved parking pass will be subject
to having their vehicle towed at their own expense.
• Parking passes are non-transferrable.
• Several gameday parking lots are directed parking, therefore we thank you in advance for
following all directions given by parking lot personnel.
• Patrons are NOT permitted to save spaces for friends that are arriving at a later time.
• Patrons are NOT permitted to park in driveways, exits or fire lanes. All parking must be in
designated spaces as directed by the parking lot staff.
Oversized Vehicles
• Any large vehicles, such as U-Hauls, buses, and RV’s, must purchase a proper pass 72 hours
in advance, by calling (302) 831-2257.
• The single game pass is $75 (plus overnight shipping) and parking is located in the
designated area of the parking lot off of Route 4.
Handicapped Parking
• Handicapped parking ($15) is available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the
game.
• A state approved handicapped parking permit is necessary for access to all handicapped
parking areas.
• Handicapped parking areas will be limited and located directly behind the Bob Carpenter
Center.