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Football Tailgating Is Back On Campus

Football Tailgating Is Back On Campus

Rainbow Warrior Football tailgating is back and available on campus for the entire 2025 season!  Tailgate passes will be located in Zone 13 parking lots from Kennedy Theatre down to Campus Center.

H-Club members will have the opportunity to purchase parking and tailgate passes for the 2025 football season.  Please CLICK HERE for more information.

Single game parking and tailgate passes are available to purchase online.  |  BUY NOW  |

Tailgate lots will open four hours prior to kickoff. One pass is good for one vehicle (no oversized vehicles or trailers). Fans who arrive at the start will be able to choose their parking spot on a first come first served basis, as there will not be any saved or reserved parking stalls. Tailgate activities must conclude 30 minutes before kickoff and fans will be asked to walk down to the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex to attend the game.

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TAILGATING FAQ'S

Q: What is the cost of a tailgate pass? 
A: Season tailgate passes are available for $250 and individual-game passes for $45/game. Each pass is good for one vehicle, in one parking spot. 

Q: Where is the designated tailgate area?
A: Zone 13 on upper campus (See green areas on map).
The lot extends from Kennedy Theatre to Campus Center. This location is a quick 5-10 minute walk to Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. Click here for map

  • Enter East-West Road off of Dole St. then turn left on Correa Road.
  • Enter Maile Way off of University Ave.  then turn right on Correa Road after Kennedy Theatre.
     

Q: Will I be able to cook at my tailgate spot?
A: Yes, Gas grills with a tank ranging from 5 lbs to 25 lbs are allowed. No charcoal, wood, or deep fryers.

Q: Can I tailgate in the parking structure?
A: No. Zone 20 is not part of the tailgate area. Tailgating in this parking structure is considered dangerous and “high risk”.

Q: Can I buy a tailgate pass when I arrive on the day of the game?
A: No, all tailgate passes need to be purchased ahead of time online.

Q: Can I set up a TV and watch the UH game at my tailgate spot?
A: No, the tailgate lot will close 30 minutes prior to kickoff and fans will be instructed to head to the game. Televisions are allowed as a part of your tailgate setup.

Q: Can I park the night before and leave my vehicle?
A: No, the tailgate lot will open four hours prior to kickoff. 

Q: How far of a walk is it to Clarence T.C. Ching Complex from the designated tailgating lot? 
A: From the furthest point of the Kennedy Theatre, it’s less than a quarter mile or a 10 minute walk. From the campus center portion of the tailgate lot, it’s a five minute walk.

Q: Can we drink alcohol at our tailgate gathering?
A: UH will enforce the same rules as your favorite beach spot and the previously stated rules at Aloha Stadium with no alcoholic beverage consumption in the parking lot. 

Click here to view the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Tailgating Policies