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 gameday experience that allows you to make the most of gameday.
GameDay 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 (link to map) 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
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).
Check back soon for information on the Vandal Tailgate in Corvallis. Game tickets to go on sale in early August.
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Idaho Vandal Homecoming
Check back soon for information on the Vandal Tailgate in Bozeman. Game tickets to go on sale in early August.
Parent & Family Weekend
Check back soon for information on the Vandal Tailgate in Pocatello. Game tickets to go on sale in early August.