TAILGATE ON THE GREEN
Tailgate on the Green will be offered twice this football season for students and families to enjoy, first during Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26 and again during Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 24.
During Tailgate on the Green, the University invites all to Mendel Field to enjoy the free Football HQ Tent, where families can play games, socialize and enjoy food and refreshments (beer and wine will be available for purchase by those 21 and over). Surrounding the fun in the Football HQ Tent will be smaller, 10’x10’ individual tents that families can secure to enjoy prior to the game.
FAMILY WEEKEND: SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2026
Join us for a tailgate on Mendel Field prior to the Villanova vs. the College of William and Mary football game on Saturday, September 27. The field will be transformed into a tent village with our FREE Football HQ Tent, where all are invited to enjoy games, food and refreshments. A limited number of individual tailgate tents will also be made available for purchase via lottery.
Lottery for Individual Tailgate on the Green Tents
The lottery is open to all current Villanova University students. Students may enter the lottery by completing this online form. Each student may enter the lottery once, and each student carries equal weight in the lottery.
The lottery is open from noon ET on Thursday, July 30 through noon ET on Friday, September 4. Those offered a tent via the lottery will be provided payment instructions and must make payment by Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. to secure their spot. Any tents that are not paid for by this deadline will be released to those selected next in the lottery.
Important: Only current VU students may enter the lottery using their Villanova log-in credentials. Parents and family interested in a tailgate tent for Family Weekend should coordinate with their student to ensure they enter the lottery and are paying attention to any relevant emails.
This year, Football Tailgate Tent Purchasers can take advantage of an exclusive offer to cheer on the Wildcats! The new Football Tent Package includes a group of 20 tickets to the Villanova Football vs. Colgate game, kicking off at the conclusion of the tailgate. With individual game tickets valued at $40 each, this package provides $800 worth of tickets for only $650 plus additional perks. Students selected through the lottery will be able to chose their preferred tent package at the time of purchase.
Football Tent Package - $650
- 20 tickets to the Villanova vs. Colgate game ($800 value)
- Exclusive Villanova swag bag
- 10' x 10' tent (accomodates up to 20 guests)
- One 6' table with tablecloth
- One trash can
- Parking space in a reserved campus garage for tent purchaser (1 vehicle)
Tent Only - $350
- 10' x 10' tent (accomodates up to 20 guests)
- One 6' table with tablecloth
- One trash can
- Parking space in a reserved campus garage for tent purchaser (1 vehicle)
Please note that tailgating is not permitted in other areas of campus, including parking garages and lots. All event and Tailgate on the Green tent purchases are non-refundable at the time of purchase. All events will take place rain or shine.
HOMECOMING: SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2026
Information regarding the Tailgate on the Green tent registration process for Homecoming (October 23-25, 2026) will be released later this fall.
For information about Family Weekend, please call the Office of Student Involvement at 610-519-4210.
QUESTIONS?
Email or call 610-519-6212.
VISITING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Please view the Visit Villanova website for information on transportation, accommodations, local attractions and restaurants in the surrounding community.