Parking & Tailgating | Alamodome

Parking & Tailgating | Alamodome

Parking & Tailgating | Alamodome

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Tailgating IS permitted during UTSA Football Games, UFL Football Games, and at the Valero Alamo Bowl, with the purchase of Tailgating/Parking permits through the client’s respective process or through the event’s advertised instructions.

Tailgating IS NOT permitted at high school football games and is not allowed at other Alamodome events unless specified in advance by the City of San Antonio.

Tailgating guidelines:

All guests wishing to tailgate at the Alamodome must observe the following guidelines. These guidelines have been developed to provide a fair, reasonable and safe tailgating experience for guests. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the loss of tailgating privileges and ejection from the parking lot. All vehicles entering the Alamodome parking lots are subject to a security/safety inspection before being allowed to park. Alamodome Tailgating start times vary by event. Please check the Event-specific webpage for more information. *Times mentioned below are subject to change.

  • UFL Tailgating generally begins 2 hours prior to the “Doors Open” time of an event and will remain open one hour after game ends. For example, if kickoff is at 2:00 PM, with Doors Opening at 12:30 PM, the designated Tailgating lots will open 2 hours prior to 12:30 PM – at 10:30 AM.
  • UTSA Tailgating generally opens 5 hours prior to the “Doors Open” time. For example, if kickoff is at 2:30 PM, with Doors Opening at 1:00 PM, the designated Tailgating lots will open 5 hours prior to 1:00 PM – at 8:00 AM.
  • Valero Alamo Bowl Tailgating generally opens at 10:00 AM on event day.

Please Note:

  • Tailgaters must follow all TABC rules and regulations, City of San Antonio Food Permit requirements, and other applicable state and local laws.
  • The Alamodome’s Concessionaire, SAVOR, holds the sole TABC License for the property.
  • Sales, including the acceptance of payment, gratuities, or donations of any kind, for the receipt of services/products (not limited to) food, beverages, promotions, marketing, branding, etc., without the prior written consent of the Alamodome and event client, is prohibited.

The following is a list of regulations set by Alamodome officials:

  1. All guests must follow the directions and instructions provided by Alamodome personnel (parking staff, security, police, etc.).
  2. Tailgating is defined as the placement of any item on the ground (chairs, canopies, coolers, grills, games, etc.).
  3. Each space occupied for tailgating must have a permit.
  4. Tailgating is restricted to the parking space in front or behind your vehicle, as designated by the parking space lines. Each vehicle shall occupy no more than one parking space per permit, except as provided below for RV’s, buses and oversized vehicles.
  5. Traffic aisles and other parking spaces must be kept free of tailgating equipment to allow for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
  6. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Saving or reserving spots is not allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, please arrive together. Guests wishing to tailgate using 2 or more parking spaces and want them to be contiguous should arrive early.
  7. RV’s, buses, and oversized vehicles will be required to purchase a parking permit for each occupied space.
  8. For safety, patrons may not stand, sit, or congregate on the tops of vehicles, busses, RV’s or other structures.
  9. All TABC rules and regulations must be followed. Alcoholic beverages are only permitted for persons age 21 and older.
  10. Glass containers are not permitted.
  11. Grills with charcoal, wood and propane are permitted. Fires built on the ground or in open fire pits are prohibited.
  12. All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, vehicles and combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required.
  13. LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max). Portable generators and fuel must be stored away from cooking appliances.
  14. Generators that create excessive noise or harmful fumes are prohibited (as determined by Alamodome staff.)
  15. A fire extinguisher must accompany each group using a cooking appliance and a person knowledgeable in it’s operation must constantly monitor cooking appliances when hot.
  16. Coals must be disposed of in the designated coal containers located throughout the lots. Do not dump coals or store stoves on the grass, parking areas, under or around vehicles.
  17. Dispose of trash in the designated receptacles.
  18. Tailgaters must ensure that tents and canopies are anchored appropriately by utilizing sandbags, water barrels, or weights. (Unanchored tents/canopies can easily be blown over and present a safety hazard and/or may cause damage to property.) DO NOT anchor by placing stakes.
  19. Tents over 1,200 Sq. ft. will require Alamodome approval and a Certificate of Occupancy.
  20. Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted.
  21. Food or beverages are not allowed to be taken into the Alamodome.
  22. Children must be supervised at all times and may not play in the traffic areas.
  23. In order to ensure the safety of our patrons, golf carts, Segways, motorized coolers, all other types of motorized recreational vehicles, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will not be allowed for use by patrons in the parking lots.
  24. Portable toilets are located in Lots B and C.
  25. All tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering the Alamodome.
  26. Parking lots will be patrolled. All violations are subject to ticketing and removal from the premises.

The following items/activities are prohibited:

  1. Deep fryers or any oil-based cooking or frying
  2. Open flame fires of any kind.
  3. Disorderly conduct, including public intoxication.
  4. Picketing, political campaigning or soliciting/distribution of any kind.
  5. Saving of parking or tailgating spaces.
  6. Weapons and fireworks.
  7. The solicitation, selling or marketing of any foods, beverages, sports paraphernalia, or other merchandise.
  8. Amplified sound systems or the use of radios/audio devices at loud levels. *Authorization for tailgating activities in conjunction with other Alamodome events may be obtained from Alamodome administration. +Lot opening times may be adjusted with approval of Alamodome Administration.

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