Tailgating is an important part of the game day experience. University of Maryland Athletics is committed to creating a fan-friendly environment that is safe for all to enjoy. You play an important role. For your safety and the enjoyment of all, we ask that you please help by observing these guidelines for tailgating.
TAILGATE SPACE
- No open flames in parking garages.
- Parking lots open and tailgating is permitted beginning 6 hours prior to kickoff (Different regulations may apply for 9/5 vs. Northern Illinois.)
- Please pull your vehicle fully into your parking space.
- Tents and/or other items must not block roadways, parking spaces, drive lanes, or walkways.
- Maximum allowable tent size for normal tailgates is 10’ x 10’. Tents may NOT be staked.
- For info about hosting larger tailgates, contact the UMD’s Fire Marshal’s Office HERE.
- Guests must keep their tailgate confined to their parking space or landscape areas.
- Reserved parking permit holders with parking spaces that are directly up against landscape should be given priority for using the area behind their parking space.
- Other landscape areas in and around lots are available once lots open first come, first serve.
- Parking permits are single use only. Vehicles will not be allowed to re-enter after leaving.
- All music must be confined to your tailgate.
FAN ASSISTANCE
- If you need assistance while in the parking lots, fan assistance locations can be found at
- Ludwig Field ticket booth
- Field Hockey/Lacrosse ticket booth
- XFINITY Center Facilities, Operations & Events office. 0738
- You can also email us at terpsgameday@umd.edu
BATHROOMS and RECYCLING
- Please help keep our campus clean. Find the bathroom/recycling drop location closest to your tailgate.
- Athletics provides indoor bathrooms are available at Xfinity Center, Maryland Softball Stadium, Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex, Ludwig field, and Cole Field House.
- Maryland Zero Waste program provides our game day guests with FREE recycling bags at each recycling location!
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PARTY AND A TAILGATE
The Department of Public Safety differentiates between a “tailgate” and a “party”. A party will be disbanded and attendees removed from the lots.
- A tailgate has a variety of food and beverages, including non-alcoholic beverages, available in sufficient quantities for the number of people attending.
- A party has some of the following characteristics:
- Common containers such as kegs, party balls, large containers of mixed drinks, beer tubs, trash cans of beer. (All are PROHIBITED on University of Maryland Campus.)
- Drinking games or devices (i.e. beer pong, funnels)
- Underage drinkers
- Large numbers of people
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JOIN US at TERP ALLEY!
Stadium Drive Traffic Circle, Just Outside the West Gate of Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium
Join the Maryland Spirit Squad, Dance Team and Mighty Sound of Maryland as they welcome the Maryland Football team to the stadium prior to the game! The team buses will arrive on campus at roughly 2 hours prior to kickoff, and they need YOU to greet them as they step off the buses and walk into the stadium! Be sure to arrive early and check out the inflatable games, and kids’ activities on Legacy Plaza.
Visit
umterps.com/fbgameday for more parking and game day information.
