TAILGATE LAWN
UPSCALE & FESTIVE Tailgate Zone
JUST 300 yards from the stadium
Select your game. Choose your Tailgate package.
Add on Transportation and Catering and get ready for the best stress-free tailgate you’ve ever attended.
The Tailgate Lawn is CLOSED for the 2025 Season. We hope you had a great time with your friends, family, and colleagues!
If you are interested in a Tailgate Lawn Package for the 2026 Season, and would like to lock in this year’s pricing, please email info@gamedayyourway.com or call 574-318-3905.
Looking to tailgate for navy or syracuse?
2025 Pricing
Kickoff Package
Up to 15 guests
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Private tented space for your party with essential equipment
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KICK OFF PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Party Lawn Access
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Music, Games, Entertainment
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Dedicated Space with 10’x10’ Tent
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(5) Tailgate Chairs
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(1) 6’ Table With Linen
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(1) 120 quart cooler
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Playoff Package
Up to 25 guests
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Private tented space and equipment for larger groups
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PLAYOFF PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Party Lawn Access
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Music, Games, Entertainment
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Dedicated Space with 10’x20’ Tent
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(10) Tailgate Chairs
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(2) 6’ Table With Linen
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(2) 120 quart cooler
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Championship Package
Up to 50 guests
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Equipped to host the ultimate tailgate party
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CHAMPIONSHIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Party Lawn Access
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Music, Games, Entertainment
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Dedicated Space with 20’x20’ Tent
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(15) Tailgate Chairs
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(3) 6’ Table With Linen
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(3) 120 quart cooler
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(1) Cornhole Set
The tailgate experience is located in the grass area East of the Hesburgh Library and South of McCourtney Hall. Only a 9-minute walk to the stadium entrance.
We offer an organized tent layout and site plan that helps guests easily find their tailgate location.
Parking is not included in your package. We recommend getting dropped off at the North entrance of campus off of Douglas and Wilson Rd. at the drop-off location indicated on this map, our team will have a check-in tent with staff ready to help you transport your belongings to your tailgate. If you would like to park near your tailgate, the closest location available on game day is the North lot.
2:30 Kick – Tailgate Lawn opens at 9:00 AM
3:30 Kick – Tailgate Lawn opens at 10:00 AM
7:30 Kick – Tailgate Lawn opens at 12:00 PM
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We partner with Taphouse on the Edge to offer you almost any beverage choice for your Gameday experience. Your order will be available at our concierge tent at the Tailgate Lawn. You will be required to provide valid identification before accepting your order. Our staff will help you transport your beverages to your tailgate and help stock your coolers.
We partner with local food providers to offer a wide range of quality options. After you add your tailgate package to your cart, you will be able to view and add catering to your package. And you can always add catering after you have placed your tailgate order.
Day Games: Catering will be delivered between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Night Games: Catering will delivered between 12:00-12:30PM or 2:00PM – 3:30PM
View our local food providers and their menus in our Notre Dame Catering section.
There is nothing like game day at Notre Dame! Especially when you can get there and back stress-free. Book a ride on the Irish Express Bus or private transport tailored to your party. Let us tackle the traffic while you sit back and enjoy the ride.
View our Private Transportation and amazing Irish Express options here.
Our equipment rental division, South Bend Party Rental has a wide range of furnishings, equipment and amenities for any gathering. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL INVENTORY.
