Rice's on campus venues offer fans the opportunity to join together prior to games for a variety of tailgating options. Rice Stadium will feature exciting, fan-friendly features for 2011 designed to enhance every aspect of the experience of attending a Rice home game. As always, parking at Rice Stadium is free on game days in the designated lots. During the football season, parking lots next to Rice Stadium will be filled first, so to be sure to come early to grab the best spot. Parking lots open four hours prior to game time, and may open earlier for designated games.

Special Football Tailgate Features

No college football Saturday would be complete without tailgating, and Rice Stadium offers a number of options for Owl fans, as well as our visitors.

• Tailgate Owley
  

  Tailgate Owley, the official Rice Athletics tailgate area, is located directly east of Rice Stadium on the grass alongside Rice Stadium. It's free for everyone! There is live music, inflatatable games for the kids, stations for face painting and sign making, face cutouts, TVs to watch other college football games around the country, and drinks. Bring your blanket or chairs and join the fun! Tailgate Owley opens 3 hours prior to gametime. The area begins to shut down 30 minutes prior to kickoff and is closed at gametime. Rice Athletics is not responsible for any items lost in Tailgate Owley. You can also rent your own private area for a private tailgate! Bring your friends, co-workers, and guests for a great college football experience. For more information, contact Chad Kocian (713.348.2328 or chad.kocian@rice.edu).

  2011 Tailgate Packages
  Small (approx. 50 fans): $599
  Medium (approx. 100 fans): $1199
  Large (approx. 200 fans): $1999
  *Larger options are available.

  Catering:
  Outside catering & beverages are permitted. There will be a concession stand in Tailgate Owley. (No vehicles are allowed inside Tailgate Owley).
  

  
  Payment:
  Payment is due 10 days before the scheduled event. Tickets should be ordered separately and can be purchased by calling 713.522.OWLS or by visiting the Ticket Office webpage.
  
  

  FAQs:
  Where will my tent be located?
  Utilize the free parking near Gate 3 on the Northeast side of Rice Stadium. Signage will be used to display your group name. If you have any questions, ask any of the Rice Athletics Staff on site.

  When does Tailgate Owley open and close?
  Tailgate Owley opens 3 hours prior to gametime. The area begins to shut down 30 minutes prior to kickoff and is closed for good at gametime. Rice Athletics is not responsible for any items lost in Tailgate Owley.

• Rice Stadium Parking Lots
  Want to bring your own food and tailgate in the parking lot? Parking at Rice Stadium is free in the surrounding lots (some areas are reserved for donors). The parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff . You can tailgate by your vehicle, but you can not set-up in adjoining parking spaces or in fire lanes.

• Rice Stadium RV Parking
  Parking is located SE of Rice Stadium in West Lot 5. Parking costs $50 per vehicle per game and is limited. This lot opens six hours prior to kickoff.