Tailgating at the University of Georgia is an institution unlike any other. To ensure that gamedays are safe and enjoyable for everyone, Bulldog fans are asked to adhere to a few regulations on gameday:
Tailgating Information
To ensure that gamedays are safe and enjoyable for everyone, Bulldog fans are asked to adhere to a few regulations on gameday.
There is no tailgating allowed in the Intramural Field area.
Tailgating Regulations
No tailgating setups before 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Fans may park vehicles in open university spaces prior to 7:00 a.m. as long as tailgating items remain inside the vehicle and fans remain quiet. Fans may park in spaces managed by the Athletics Association starting at 7:00 a.m.
Charcoal grills are permitted. Open wood burning or other fires fueled by physical material (paper, trash, fire logs etc.) are not allowed on the ground, fire rings, or in chimineas.
Propane tanks or cylinders containing compressed gas (turkey fryers, low country boils, grills, or portable heaters) are not allowed for any purpose. This regulation does not apply to grills using disposable propane canisters of 17 ounces or less.
No unauthorized use of UGA resources (power and cable hookups).
Fans who want to watch television or use other entertainment devices that require electricity are allowed to do so as long as they provide their own power and video source.
No household furniture (folding chairs are permitted).
Gameday Resources
Restrooms:
There are hundreds of portable toilets around the campus on gamedays. In addition, permanent restrooms are available at the Tate Student Center, Miller Learning Center, Joe Frank Harris Commons, and Bolton Dining Commons.
Trash and recycling receptacles:
Trash receptacles are placed in heavy-traffic areas around the stadium. We ask that you please bag your trash and either take it with you or leave it at your tailgating area. The UGA clean-up crew will gladly remove it for you. Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page for more information.
Premium Tailgating
Provided by Bulldogs Tailgate Club
Located in Reed Quad just outside of Gate 3, Bulldogs Tailgate Club offers customizable tailgate packages to suit your unique game day needs, catering options to make meals a breeze, and a prime reserved tailgate space only steps from Sanford Stadium. Sizes of tents and availability vary by game.
Large corporate and “professional” tailgates are not allowed on campus as they violate both state and local laws.
If you wish to organize a corporate or “professional” tailgate, contactGeorgia Bulldog Sports Marketingfor information concerning designated corporate areas. Additional large-group parking and tailgating may be available through private lots near campus.
Prohibited activities that designate a corporate or “professional” tailgate:
Security– No tailgate can have private security.
Bartenders– All tailgates must be self-serve.
Commercial Advertisements– Tailgates can not promote alcohol or tobacco products on campus.
Physical Barriers – Fences, gating, and other physical barriers limiting access are prohibited.
Limited Access or Admission– This includes items such as wristbands, hand stamps, and other methods that limit access to public property within a tailgate.
Transactions for Service– Sale of services or admission is prohibited.
Product Give-Aways– There can be no product give-aways for promotional purposes.
DJ– There can be no DJ services on campus.
North Campus Regulations
North Campus is defined as the area bounded by Broad Street, Lumpkin Street, Baldwin Street, and Jackson Street (including, but not limited to, the area between Broad Street and Old College, the area between Old College and the Main Library, and Herty Field).
To reduce physical damage to North Campus grounds and mitigate behavioral concerns, the following rules apply on North Campus:
Tailgating on North Campus is allowed beginning 5 hours before kickoff
Tables cannot exceed 6 feet
Tents are allowe
The following items are not allowed on North Campus on gamedays:
Kegs
Generators
Televisions
Amplified music
Grills or cookers of any type
Household furniture (foldings chairs permitted)
No golf carts or ATVs
No parking on sidewalks
Tailgates (tents, tables, etc.) may not be set up in parking spaces
Fans desiring to host large-group tailgates can do so in spaces designated for fans to tailgate without risking the historic assets of the University campus. These space also provide fans ample access to parking and other facilities.
Tailgating Safety
The University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County Police Departments wish to provide some reminders to help citizens have a safe and enjoyable season of University of Georgia Football.
Open containers containing alcoholic beverages are prohibited by county ordinance and will be enforced on county streets and sidewalks. More information can be found by reading the Athens-Clarke County ordinance 6-3-12 available here.
Citizens old enough to consume alcoholic beverages are asked to consume them responsibly. People who consume too much alcohol put themselves in a position of greater vulnerability. Statistics indicate that individuals who are under the influence of alcohol are more frequently the victims of persons crimes to include sexual assault. Fans are encouraged to use the buddy system, particularly when they have been consuming alcohol. It is unlawful for people under the age of 21 to consume alcohol.
Propane tanks or cylinders containing compressed gas 
