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WMU Football Tailgating Guidelines

Football | September 01, 2022

Tailgating: To ensure a safe and enjoyable gameday experience, Western Michigan football fans and campus visitors are encouraged to review the following tailgating information.

    Football Tailgating Rules
  • Effective 10/11 for the 2025 season, tailgating will be permitted from five hours prior to kickoff to the start of the game and for one hour after the game.
  • Tailgating is not permitted during the game or at half time.
  • No glass containers.
  • No couches or upholstered furniture.
  • No kegs, half barrels, pony kegs or other common alcohol containers.
  • No oversized trucks or buses.
  • One space per vehicle.
  • Stand-alone tents must be behind vehicle and cannot impede traffic flow.
  • RVs may be required to purchases multiple parking spaces in designated area.
  • Large, pull-behind grills are not permitted.
  • Service animals are the only animals permitted in tailgate area.
  • External sound systems beyond the size of those typically associated with small gatherings are prohibited.
  • Drinking games and use of devices to accelerate consumption are prohibited.
  • Behavior that is disruptive, endangers others or increases chances of injury is prohibited.
  • Violators will be removed, and may face criminal prosecution or student code disciplinary action.
  • Tailgaters are expected to clean up after themselves and guests using receptacles provided.
  • Authorities, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to restrict any action or activity that is viewed as excessive, disruptive or unsafe.
  • Authorities reserve the right to inspect any item, activity, or vehicle.
Tailgate Lots
West Campus
  • Lot 23 - Arcadia flats parking 
  • Lot 33 - Miller Auditorium parking (shuttle bus service to stadium) 
  • Lot 34 - Miller Auditorium parking (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 35 - Miller Auditorium parking ramp (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 63 - Lawson Ice Arena (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 64 - Lawson Ice Arena (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 70 - Lawson Ice Arena (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 75 - Lawson Ice Arena (shuttle bus service to stadium). 
  • Lot 92 - Miller Auditorium parking 
  • Lot 13 - designated student lot 
  • Please note that Lot 13 is designated for special event use on 9/6/25 & 9/27/25, and not available for public parking. But will still be used as the student tailgate lot 
A FREE GAMEDAY SHUTTLE IS AVAILABLE FROM LAWSON ARENA & LOT 23 TO WEST MICHIGAN & STADIUM DRIVE

East Campus
  • Lot 1—Walwood and Heritage halls (Oakland Drive at Oliver Street - please note, lot 1 may be not available due to pre-registered pregame events on a game by game basis ).
  • Lot 88—WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine area (Oakland Drive south of Oliver Street).
  • Lot 103—College of Health and Human Services area.
  • Lot 104—College of Health and Human Services area.
  • Lot 105—Health and Human Services area (Oakland Drive south of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine area).

 
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