Tailgating is a great part of the football game-day experience, and fans are encouraged to tailgate prior to Hornet home games. Parking lots 7 and 8 will be open four (4) hours before kickoff and tailgating is prohibited prior to the parking lots opening. All tailgating must be concluded at kickoff time.
Hornet Walk
Fans are invited to come support the Sacramento State football team's Hornet Walk which occurs 2 hours before kickoff of each home game. The Hornet Walk takes place down the center lane of Parking Lot 8 (please see map in parking section). Fans and parents of Hornet football players are encouraged to set up along the Hornet Walk route on the center lane of Lot 8.
Safety
Entry onto and use of these premises for "Tailgating" activities is subject to the University's Policies and Procedures and is at risk of the individual. Individuals in the "Tailgating" area assume the associated risks and agree to hold the University harmless for illness, injury, death, property damage, and or other consequences resulting from entry or participation in "Tailgating" activities on these premises.
Everyone is subject to laws governing minors in possession, open intoxicants, consumption on a public highway, open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and various other laws. Failure to comply with tailgating policies will result in citation, arrest, or withdrawal of consent to remain on campus.
Misconduct
Any violation of the tailgating policy may result in immediate termination of tailgating privileges, criminal prosecution (i.e., misdemeanor ticketing), and/or disciplinary action through the Sacramento State Conduct Office.
Other
Tailgating activities must not interfere with or obstruct travel lanes and sidewalks. No tailgating is allowed at halftime, and there is no re-entry to Hornet Stadium. Overnight camping is prohibited, and all tailgate areas must be cleared within one (1) hour after the conclusion of the game.
