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Thursday, August 28 | UWG at Samford
Away Game Social - Davenports Pizza Palace, Birmingham, AL - 4:30 PM
Registration

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Tailgate at 3:00PM | Kickoff at 6:00PM
"Under the Big White Tent" at University Stadium
Registration

Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12:00-2:00PM (CT) | Shelby's Trio Skyline 500, Clarksville, TN 37040
Away Game Social - Shelby's Trio, Clarkesville, TN - 1:00 PM
Kickoff at 3:00PM CST/4:00PM EST
Registration

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Tailgate at 11:00AM | Kickoff at 2:00PM
"Under the Big White Tent" at University Stadium
Registration

UWG Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate vs. Central Arkansas | Saturday, October 25, 11:00AM-2:00PM
Tailgate entry is $25 for ages 13+, $15 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
*Registration fees include tailgate access, buffet meal, beer and wine bar (21+ only), and non-alcoholic beverages. Registration fees are nonrefundable.
*Game tickets and parking must be purchased separately.
Registration

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 12:00-2:00PM | Lost Pizza, Florence, AL
Away Game Social - UWG at North Alabama
Kickoff at 3:00PM CST/4:00PM EST
Registration

Saturday, September 7 | UWG at Abilene Christian (Away Game)
WATCH PARTY at Local Ties, Kickoff at 8:00PM EST 

Saturday, September 7 | UWG at Abilene Christian (Away Game)
WATCH PARTY at Local Ties, Kickoff at 8:00PM EST 
ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOCIAL in Richmond, KY at 3:00PM, Kickoff at 6:00PM

Saturday, October 12 | UWG at Central Arkansas (Away Game)
WATCH PARTY at Local Ties, Kickoff 5:00PM EST

Saturday, November 16 | UWG at Utah Tech (Away Game)
WATCH PARTY at Local Ties, Kickoff 4:00PM EST 
 

The Wolf Walk

Students, alumni, and the community come together around Wolf Plaza to welcome the Wolves to University Stadium approximately 2 hours before kickoff at each game. High-five, fist bump, grab a selfie and let the Wolves know you are ready to take on this week's opponent as the team walks by in uniform. Shake hands with head coach Joel Taylor and wish the UWG football team well in today's game. 

The Center for Student Involvement & Inclusion has put a great deal of time and effort into making the Student Gameday Experience outstanding. In the 2024 season, CSII and Student Affairs have planned a fantastic party for students around the Wolf Walk. Listed below are just a few of the offerings for The Hill Student Tailgate Zone last year. More details on week-to-week tailgate activities will be coming in August. 

• Food trucks
• Tailgating competition
• New Student Programs will host games  
• UREC will host games
• Free T-shirts
• The WOLF Internet Radio
• DJ 
• Pie in the Face competition
• Dance competition
• Relay with Wolfie
• Caricature artist/face painting
• National Guard 

Tailgating @ UWG – Know Before You Go
 
Students: The Hill includes general student tailgating with food, fun activities, and games. Grab a tailgating space on The Hill on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost to your student organization. Spaces available starting 4 hours before kickoff. 

Fans: There are three paid lots near Wolf Plaza for fans to participate in Gameday tailgating at University Stadium. Purchase yours from the links below, available until three days before each game:

• Lot B - includes regular parking spaces on the interior and tailgate friendly spots on the exterior. This is also the location of the RV Parking for gameday, featuring nine pads with power hookups for overnight RV Parking.
• Wolf Walk - one of the most sought-after tailgating spots, giving fans who tailgate here a premium location with the closest proximity to welcome the team to the stadium at the Wolf Walk 1 ½ hours before kickoff.
• Wolves Tailgate Lot - directly adjacent to the Wolf Walk, featuring external spaces for tailgates and internal parking spaces for guests of the tailgate. Each external space purchased includes the tailgate space and two internal parking spaces

Alumni & Friends: Join UWG Alumni & Friends for tailgates Under the Big White Tent on The Wolf Walk before select games. 

Game 1: September 13 vs. East Tennessee State - 6PM (Pack the House for Youth & Community Day / Scout Day)
Game 2: September 20 vs. Eastern Kentucky  (Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, Decades Day, Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day)
Game 3: October 11 vs. Abilene Christian  (Hall of Fame Day, Healthcare Appreciation Day)
Game 4: October 25 vs. Central Arkansas (Homecoming 2025 | UWG Day)
Game 5: October 26 vs. Southern Utah (Military Appreciation Day, First Responder Appreciation Day) 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• How do I get tickets to the game?
  • Advance purchase of your tickets is encouraged! Ahead of gameday, be sure to visit uwgathletics.com/tickets or purchase your tickets through the Hometown Fan app, available on any app store. If you need assistance with your order, please call the Main Athletics Office at 678-839-6533, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • The University Stadium ticket booths will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff to assist you with your Hometown Ticketing purchase. No cash will be accepted at ticket booths on the day of the game.
  • UWG Students are afforded one free ticket to each ticketed home game throughout the academic year. Students will use their 917 number as a PASSCODE on the front page to secure their ticket to each home game. Simply click on the game below and use your 917# as the PASSCODE BEFORE YOU ENTER YOUR NUMBER OF TICKETS NEEDED. Email mcooke@westga.edu if your 917 does not work. The easiest way to keep your student tickets handy is to download the Hometown Fan App, available at any App Store.

• What can I do while tailgating?
  • Community tailgating for faculty, staff, alumni, and community members is permitted on days of home football games and is for the exclusive use of those fans attending the games.
  • The university will permit tailgating activities in designated areas, intended to give football fans the opportunity to arrive early, park, and have their own food and beverages prior to each game.

• How early can I arrive and how late can I stay?
  • Community tailgating locations will typically open for individuals to enter the Athletic Complex five (5) hours prior to kick off on the day of the game. University-sponsored tailgating events typically begin 4 hours prior to kickoff.
  • All tailgating must be concluded no later than two hours after the completion of the game.

• When will the gates to University Stadium be open?
  • Stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • Gameday tip: Take the chance to greet the team ahead of the game with the Wolf Walk 90 minutes before the game, then come on into University Stadium.

• What do I do if there’s inclement weather?
  • Tailgating spaces and reservations can occur rain or shine.
  • In case of emergency, the public address announcer will notify fans of developing situations in order to make informed decisions concerning their wellbeing. Upon arrival, please familiarize yourself with the nearest exit points of the stadium and Athletic Complex.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

• Where do I park?
  • View the Parking Map to see our available lots around University Stadium.
  • Gameday parking for the main lot (Lot B) at University Stadium is reserved for those with reserved parking passes and for ADA accessibility. Lot A, Lot C, and the Wolves Tailgate Lot are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Overflow parking is available on the main lots on campus. For fans parking on campus, a UWG Stadium Shuttle will be accessible from 2 hours before kickoff until two hours after the conclusion of the game.
  • Students are encouraged to utilize the buses from campus and to join UWG Athletics on The Hill near Wolf Plaza.

• How do I get around campus while I’m here?
  • For our fans’ convenience, the university provides complimentary shuttles between University Stadium and various locations on campus:
    • Bookstore
    • Coliseum
    • West Commons
    • Education Center/Tyus
    • Aycock/Richards Hall
    • Row Hall
    • University Community Center (UCC)
    • The Oaks
    • East Commons
    • Townsend Center
• Can I tailgate in the parking lot?
  • We invite you to consider tailgating in the Wolves Tailgate Lot, which made it's debut in the fall of 2021.
  • An appropriate number of parking spaces have been allocated to accommodate most fans. To help meet these parking needs, we ask that you do not set up tailgating materials in the surrounding parking spaces.  Grassy areas adjoining all parking areas are available for your tailgating experience and enjoyment.

TAILGATING AMENITIES

• Where are the restrooms?
  • Restrooms and water fountains are available two-and-a-half hours before kickoff near the stadium’s northeastern gate (near Wolf Plaza). Portable restrooms are also conveniently located in various locations outside the stadium for your convenience.
  • Once the stadium gates open (90 minutes before kickoff), restroom facilities are located on the concourse level of both East and West sides of University Stadium.
  • All restrooms in University Stadium are ADA-accessible, and baby-changing stations are available in all restrooms.
• Does the university provide power sources for tailgating?
  • Power sources, including generators, for tailgating needs are the responsibility of the fan. The university and UWG Athletics will not supply power sources for personal use.
• Will there be trash and recycling bins near my tailgate?
  • Trash and recycling bins will be conveniently located throughout the UWG Athletic Complex.
  • Fans are encouraged to Leave our Campus beautiful by cleaning up before heading into the stadium.
• Are there any UWG traditions to enjoy before the game?
  • Wolf Walk! Ninety minutes before kickoff, watch as the Wolves walk past Wolf Plaza, down The Hill, and into University Stadium. Cheerleaders, the UWG Marching Band, and fans line the walk to howl with the players and share their UWG pride!
• Is there a designated children’s area?
  • Yes, we have the Junior Wolves Fun Den! Young ones are invited to join us between Wolf Plaza and the stadium’s northeast entrance for spirit-filled activities prior to the game. Children should remain under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.
• Do you have any tent guidelines?
  • The standard size for tailgate tents in the UWG Athletic Complex is 12-feet-by-12-feet or smaller. If you would like to utilize a larger tent, please contact.
  • Guests should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on using pop-up and canopy tents.
  • The university reserves the right to direct fans to take down their tent for safety or courtesy reasons.

FAN EXPECTATIONS

• Is there a code of conduct for fans?
  • Coaches, student-athletes, employees or individuals associated with each institution, including alumni, fans, patrons, and boosters shall conduct themselves with respect and good sportsmanship.
  • Fans are responsible for their own conduct and safety. The university is not responsible for any loss or injury that occurs on university property.

• Is consumption of alcoholic beverages permitted while tailgating?
  • In accordance with UWG’s Alcohol Policy, alcohol is allowed at any major event which is designated by the president as a tailgate event. Participants in tailgating parties are expected to follow all relevant laws and UWG’s Alcohol Use Policy, including not serving alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age, not giving alcoholic beverages to any obviously intoxicated person, and not driving while intoxicated.
  • Alcohol will be permitted in the tailgating area only. Groups are responsible for ensuring only those who are 21 years of age or older consume alcohol. All beverages, including alcohol, must be in opaque cups.
  • Kegs and other common containers are not allowed at any time.
  • Glass containers are not allowed except to hold alcohol in its original bottled package in your cooler or closed container.

• Can I play music while I’m tailgating?
  • Yes, you are more than welcome to play music at your tailgate. Please remember that UWG gameday is designed to be a family-friendly experience for all attendees. Sound levels must be kept low enough to avoid disrupting university activities or the tailgating activities of others in the area.
  • Additionally, all outdoor amplified sound must be turned off 15 minutes before the beginning of the game, and it may only resume after the conclusion of the event.

• Can I grill out while I’m tailgating?
  • Groups may bring their own picnic items and food to their tailgate area.
  • Grilling is permitted in accordance with the following guidelines:
    • Propane and charcoal grills only
    • Grill must be elevated and may not contact paved parking lots
    • Fires must be extinguished and coals must be removed from campus for disposal
    • Grilling may be prohibited during dry conditions upon prior announcement.

• Can I bring my pet?
  • Animals are not permitted inside University Stadium.

• Can I fly a drone on gameday?
  • Any use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, on campus must have prior written approval from the Office of Risk Management. Please email safety@westga.edu for more information.

• Can I smoke or use tobacco products while tailgating?
  • In accordance with the Georgia SmokeFree Air Act of 2005, Title 31 Chapter 12A, the use of all forms of tobacco products on property owned, leased, rented, in the possession of, or in any way used by the University System of Georgia (USG) or its affiliates is expressly prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, all areas indoors and outdoors, buildings and parking lots owned, leased, rented, or otherwise used by the USG or its affiliates.

• Are weapons allowed?
  • As an intercollegiate venue, the UWG Athletic Complex is a weapons-free zone.

• Can I sell or market anything while I’m tailgating?
  • No sales activities, marketing, or solicitation are allowed on the University of West Georgia campus, including any and all tailgating areas, without permission from the Assistant Vice President - Campus Services. Email auxent@westga.edu to request permission.

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2025 UWG Football Season Ticket FAQ

Q: How do I purchase a ticket to a game?
A: Visit uwgathleticstickets.com and select your ticket type or individual game at the top of the page. 

Q: Are all tickets digital this year?
A: Yes, but you can print them off and bring to gate to be scanned.

Q: How much do Football Tickets cost this year?
Reserved Chairback (Season): $125
Reserved Chairback (Single Game): $25
The Pack Porch (Individual): $50
The Pack Porch (Couple): $90
General Admission (Single Game): $15
UWG Students: Free (using emailed promo code)
Under 5: Free

Q: Will I be able to renew my seats in future seasons?

Yes. Your same seats can be renewed from season to season. 

The University of West Georgia Junior Wolves program is an annual membership with UWG Athletics for kids ages 0-12. The program is designed for children to enjoy the excitement and healthy benefits of UWG Athletics. Junior Wolves will have the opportunity to interact with our athletes, participate in home games, and enjoy a variety of activities associated with the Wolves.

All Junior Wolves will be able to sign up via online registration for the 2025-26 athletic year, allowing for credit card payments only at this time. Click this link for online sign up and registration. Sign up will be available online and those who sign up during the week may pick up their Junior Wolves T-Shirt at the Junior Wolves Fun Den tent located in close proximity to The Wolf Walk. The Junior Wolves Fun Den allows for children to participate in fun activities, including bounce houses, face-painting, and much more, opening approximately two hours prior to kickoff on Gameday at University Stadium. 

RETURNING FOR 2025!! 
ALL JUNIOR WOLVES WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE TEAM ONTO THE FIELD AT EVERY GAME. To take advantage, please bring your Junior Wolf to the bottom of the stairwell on the home sideline, nearest the Athletic Operations Building 30 minutes prior to game time. Once on the field, proceed to the home sideline stairwell nearest the scoreboard to pick up your child. 

Information on membership costs to join the Junior Wolves will be coming shortly. Junior Wolves will receive the following:

- Free admission into all home football games.
- Free admission to all Saturday basketball games.
- A Junior Wolves T-Shirt to wear for admission
- Monthly E-Newsletter
- Birthday Message from Student-Athletes

We look forward to this year and hope to see you get involved with the Junior Wolves program and West Georgia Athletics!!!

For more information, please contact:

Matt Cooke

mcooke@westga.edu

 or 678-839-6544