Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, Nov. 9
The volleyball team and men's basketball team will host Homecoming games at the Winthrop Coliseum 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 beginning Nov. 1. See details below for what to expect for tailgating at the Winthrop
Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 9. Visit the FAQ page and tailgating policy for more information.
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 drop off their
tailgate supplies 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 tailgate and games
- 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.
- The Winthrop golf van will transport patrons to the Coliseum from main campus. The pick-up and drop-off location is at the end of Scholars Walk by Kinard in front
of Byrnes Auditorium. Pick-up and drop-off times will be every 30 minutes beginning at 10:30 a.m., with
the last stop at 7 p.m. A sign will be on site to for pick-up and drop-off.
Location of tailgating and reservations
- Tailgating spots will be available for purchase from Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Nov. 3 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.
- DJ's are not allowed in these spots.
- Limit two spots per purchase.
- Spots F1-F10 on the tailgate map.
- 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.
- XL 80’x 40’ spots in the Student/Alumni Zone
- $225 per spot
- Suitable for large/combined groups.
- DJ's are allowed in these spots
- Limit one spot per purchase.
- Spots A-F on the tailgate map.
- 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, outside noise policy and additional information
- See the tailgating policy on the Winthrop website for additional information about conduct and prohibited activities.
- Music and DJ's must comply to Winthrop's outside noise policy. Non explicit lyrics must be played.
- Additional information can also be found on the FAQ page.
- 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.
2024 Tailgate Map
