Welcome to the 2011 Coca-Cola Kickoff on the Quad! 

We anticipate this to be a great year when it comes to tailgating and enjoying the fun activities happening on the Quad during Gameday. 

Come experience Kickoff on the Quad, UA's "official tailgate party." Kickoff on the Quad begins three hours prior to scheduled kickoff.

Kickoff on the Quad festivities include a variety of food vendors, merchandise vendors and activities for the kids.

Tailgating is an important part of every football season, and in Tuscaloosa it’s especially important on the Quad. By following these guidelines, you will help to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience. With your help, we will be able to preserve the natural beauty of the Quad for all future generations of Crimson faithful.

Remember, Friday is a regular academic day at the University of Alabama, and classes are still in session until 6:00pm.  Please refrain from taping off or setting up tailgate sites in areas off the Quad until Friday.  Stakes may damage the irrigations systems, and tape and rope may damage the trees, bushes, and plant material.  These items will be removed by Gameday officials before Friday.

Please note:  Any UA group that wants to have a planned tailgating or Gameday event that requires  a tent larger than 10’ x 10’ or a secured space must fill out a UA Grounds Use Permit http://www.uafacilities.ua.edu/grounds/pages/grounds-use-permit.htm.

Requests for Grounds Use Permits are required for all “outside – green-space” events.  Coordination of these events requires a 10 day notice for approval.  We will do our best to accommodate the area requested, but at times we will need to offer alternative locations due to pre-approved events or use of the requested spot, or safety/operational needs.  A University Departmental FOPAL must be furnished on each request form. 

No tents larger than 20’ x 30’ will be allowed on the Quad. 

No corporate signage will be allowed to be displayed outside tents.

Due to Crimson Tide Sports Marketing moving their game day activities closer to the stadium, the East side of the Quad is now open to public tailgating.  Please take advantage of this space and the close proximity to the various food vendors & kids area along 6th Ave.  In addition to the new tailgating area, there will be an enhanced power supply provided on the East side of the Quad to support the additional fans. 

Electricity on The Quad

In addition to the new tailgating area, there will be an enhanced power supply provided on the East side of the Quad to support the additional fans.  We have also added additional power on the Northwest side of the Quad.  As such, it should relieve some of the strain put on the electrical power supplied through the light poles on the northern half of the Quad near Gorgas library.  However, the rules still remain for proper usage of the power on the light poles. 

• The use of power strips and multiple plugs on each light pole is prohibited as it will put a strain on the power supply from that pole resulting in a breaker trip. 
• Only one connection per plug is allowed. 
• You may connect a power strip, to prevent damage from possible surges, but only two items may be plugged into it.

Generators

No portable generators will be allowed on the Quad.  Those found in violation will be asked to leave the Quad.

Tailgating

No vehicles or trailers will be allowed on the grass at the Quad or any building that faces the Quad, Gorgas House, Moore, Little, Foster, Russell, Gallalee, Wilson or Farrah Halls.   This is to protect the turf and irrigation.

• In order to preserve The Quad for future generations, trailers that are towed by vehicles cannot be pulled by a vehicle onto The Quad; however, they may pull them by hand onto the sidewalks for unloading. Trailers must be removed in a timely manner. Also, trailers must fit and remain on a sidewalk while unloading and cleaning up at your tailgating spot.  Trailers with TVs may remain on the Quad if they meet the specifications below.

Click here to see the specific trailer specifications allowed

WOODS QUAD

No tailgating is allowed in this area.  This area is reserved for Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences events only.

Reserve Tailgate Spaces

Reserved tailgating spots on the Quad are SOLD OUT!  Please check back in 2012 for your opportunity to purchase one of these.  By reserving a reserved tailgate space, you will have the same reserved space for all seven home games, one vehicle parking pass for the North Ferguson lot, electricity for your space and one 10x10 tent.  Most spaces have enough room for at least three 10x10 tents. The price for reserving all of these amenities on Gameday is $850.00 for the entire season. The University of Alabama has contracted with www.gamedaytents.com to set-up the spaces on the Quad.

NEW for 2011 - Presidential Park Reserved Tailgating. Click here for more information!

Presidential Park is a new reserved tailgating area on campus, located only 400 yards from Bryant-Denny Stadium.  Tailgate packages can be reserved thru Gameday Done Right for the season or individual games. Make your tailgate plans with us this season!

Please note:

Kickoff on the Quad is an event designed for Tide fans to celebrate the tradition of Crimson Tide football and is sponsored by Coca-Cola. 

• The conduct of other commercial activities, such as commercial solicitation, business events, marketing promotions, etc., is not permitted on the Quad (or elsewhere on campus) in areas that have been designated for tailgating.

• Any not-for-profit solicitation like charitable organizations is also not permitted on the Quad (or elsewhere on campus) areas that have been designated for tailgating.

• Fans desiring to engage in commercial activities on University property should contact the UA Gameday staff at (205) 262-2811.