Football Tailgates

Join the Alumni Association at our home tailgates this fall. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and special giveaways under the Alumni tent. We will have yard games, a kid’s corner, and the only luxury air-conditioned restroom trailer in the parking lot. We’ll also have special appearances from TXST President Kelly Damphousse, Boko the Bobcat, and the Bobcat Marching Band.

Registration and Check-In

  • Those who pre-registered online can go straight to our express check-in lane upon arrival to gain quick entry to the tailgate.
  • If you did not enter your guest information while purchasing tickets you will be asked to do so at check-in.
  • If you did not register online prior to the tailgate, we will be accepting credit card walk-up registrations in our walk-up lane. Cash will not be accepted.
  • You must present a valid ID with proof of age to receive your drink tickets. Valid ID required for alcoholic beverage service.
group of four women wearing TXST gear at alumni event
Woman holding Texas state alumni sign next to her child wearing bobcat merch.

Quick Notes

  • Tailgate admission is free for children 10 and under.
  • Tailgates will begin three hours prior to game time and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
  • Tailgate times are subject to change based on the football game time.
  • Outside beverages are not permitted inside the Alumni Association tailgate.

Parking Options

Both free and paid parking are available to the general public on game days. Review the TXST Game Day map and cost to decide the best public parking option for a great game day experience. Parking lots surrounding the stadium are managed by Texas State Athletics and Bobcat Club.

Football game tickets, parking options, and a full list of general tailgating rules and regulations can be found on the Texas State Athletics website

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map of tailgate parking

Alumni Tailgate Location

Bobcat Stadium, West Side Parking Lot
1100 Aquarena Springs Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
RV Lot behind the Baseball Stadium 
Near the Robbie Lane entrance