The Official Vandal Tailgate
You are invited to the official tailgate of Vandal football. Let us treat you to a fantastic, pride-filled time at both home and away games. The goal is to provide all the fun of tailgating without the hassle of planning one yourself. We offer Vandal alumni fans and friends a lively and exciting experience that allows you to make the most of game day.
Game Day at Home
The official Vandal Tailgate is located smack dab in the center of the Kibbie Dome parking lot under a canopy with food by local vendors, music, performances, a visit by the Sound of Idaho Marching Band and Vandal Spirit Squad, giveaways, games for kids and more! Vandal Tailgate opens three hours prior to kickoff. Stop by and get your complimentary tailgate cup. This event is free, family-friendly and open to all.
Vandal fans are known for hosting the best tailgates in the Inland Northwest. Tailgating is allowed in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center parking lot, and several lots surrounding the Kibbie Dome, starting four hours prior to kickoff. Reserved spots are available in designated lots according to Vandal Scholarship Fund donation level. Fans may bring their own beverages, as long as they are held in an opaque container that is not labeled by an alcohol manufacturer or distributor and remains in one of the designated tailgating parking lots. U of I has implemented a clear bag policy for large events, bags can be purchased at the VandalStore.
Away Tailgating
Join us at the official Vandal Tailgate at select away games. Enjoy food and drinks and a rousing round of the fight song before taking your seat in the stands. Event schedule and prices vary by location.
Idaho Fall 2021 Football Schedule
Tailgate at 10 a.m. PT
Kickoff at 1 p.m. PT
See you in the Kibbie Dome parking lot! Click HERE to get your game tickets.
Kick off an action-packed weekend in Indiana this fall with the Vandals!
Join us for Friday Night Touchdown at Bullseye Event Center in Indianapolis on Friday, Sept. 10 before heading to Bloomington the next day as the Vandals take on the Hoosiers.
Date: Friday, Sept. 10
Time: 5:30 p.m. with program at 7 p.m.
Location: 723 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
Cost: FREE
Rick DeMulling ’01, former Vandal football student-athlete and NFL player, welcomes the Vandal Family to Indianapolis. Rick and members of the 1998 Humanitarian Bowl (H-Bowl) championship team, including former NFL player Mao Tosi ‘01, as well as H-Bowl MVP John Welsh ’01 will be in attendance. Joining them is U of I Athletic Director Terry Gawlik with a special video message from President Scott Green.
Appetizers will be provided along with a no-host bar. We’ll have Vandal swag and giveaways throughout the night.
For more information, contact Sandy Larsen at 208-364-4030 or sandyl@uidaho.edu.
Sign up to today at vandalsatindiana.eventbrite.com.
Show your support for the Vandals on Saturday as they take on the Indiana Hoosiers at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Click here to purchase tickets to the game.
Round out your weekend by cheering on former student-athlete Benson Mayowa with the Seattle Seahawks as they take on the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday at 1 p.m. (EDT).
Join fellow alumni and friends at the Vandal Tailgate in Corvallis before the Vandals take on Oregon State!
Date: Saturday, Sept. 18
Time:10 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: LaSells Stewart Center directly across from Reser Stadium
Cost:
$15 per person pre-registration admission includes a delicious variety of appetizers and snacks, lemonade and ice water
$20 per person at the door.
Cash bar available.
Kick-off: 12:30 p.m. PT
Reser Stadium
Corvallis, OR
Sign up today: https://vandaltailgateosu.eventbrite.com
Click HERE to purchase your game tickets.
NOTE: Oregon State University is requiring either a negative test within the past three days or proof of vaccination in order to attend football games for the 2021 season. This includes the Sept. 18 game against the Vandals in Corvallis.
Kickoff at 7 p.m. PT
There will not be a Vandal Tailgate for this game. Click HERE to purchase tickets in the Vandal section.
Tailgate at 11 a.m.
Kickoff at 2 p.m. PT
Homecoming information.
Click HERE to get your game tickets.
Kickoff at 1 p.m. PT
There will not be a Vandal Tailgate for this game. Click HERE to purchase game tickets in the Vandal section.
Tailgate at 1:30 p.m. PT
Kickoff at 4:30 p.m. PT
See you in the Kibbie Dome parking lot! Click HERE to get your game tickets.
Tailgate at 10 a.m. PT
Kickoff at 1 p.m. PT
See you in the Kibbie Dome parking lot! Click HERE to get your game tickets.
Tailgate at 10 a.m. PT
Kickoff at 1 p.m. PT
Parent and Family Weekend information.
Click HERE to get your game tickets.
Join fellow alumni and friends at the Vandal Tailgate in Bozeman before the Vandals take on Montana State!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Southwest corner of the MSU Practice field at West Kagy Boulevard and South 7th Avenue
Cost:
$15 per person in advance. Register by Nov. 12 for this price. Admission includes meatballs with a sherry glaze, pulled pork sliders, dip & spread platter (spinach artichoke, garlic herb ranch, seasonal hummus, fresh veggies, kettle chips, coffee, cocoa and water.
$20 per person at the door.
Cash bar available.
Register online: vandaltailgatemsu.eventbrite.com
Kick-off: 1:00 p.m.
Bobcat Stadium
Bozeman, Montana
Join fellow alumni and friends at the Vandal Tailgate in Pocatello before the Vandals take on the Bengals in Holt Arena!
Vandal Tailgate: 10 a.m. MT
Bonneville Park across from Holt Arena
Pocatello, ID
$15 per person pre-registration admission includes delicious buffet of chicken and beef enchiladas, rice, beans, chips and salsa
$20 per person at the door
Cash bar available
U of I vs Bengals Food Fight! The Bengals and Vandals will gather for their respective tailgate parties before the game. At each tailgate, there will be a place designated for fans, friends and family to drop canned goods. The tailgate that brings in the most cans — and for this contest, cans only, please — wins. All of the food from both tailgates will be donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
Kick-off: 1 p.m. MT
Holt Arena
Pocatello, ID
Click HERE to purchase game tickets in the Vandal section.
Not in the Pocatello area? Ride with the Vandals roundtrip from Boise or Twin Falls!
From Boise: $60 per person
We will depart from the Boise Outlet Mall at 6806 S Eisenman Rd, Boise. Meet in front of the Lee/Wrangler store to get checked in.
From Twin Falls: $40 per person
We will depart from Builders First Source at 1000 Centennial Spur, Jerome, ID (across the street from Flying J at I-84 and Highway 93). Meet on the north side of the building.
The bus will leave Holt Arena 30 minutes after the game ends. Food and beverage are allowed on the bus.
RSVP online.