Big Blue Football

Contact Information: Tim McKenzie (304)-327-4360 or tailgate@bluefieldstate.edu

Be a part of the tailgate experience like no other this football season, at Mitchell Stadium! Tailgating lots open three hours prior to kick-off. Click here to register.

No overnight occupancy is allowed in tailgating areas. Tailgating sites open three hours prior to kick-off and must be cleared and cleaned one hour after the conclusion of the game. Please place all trash in trash bags and place in the trash containers.
The Bluefield State University Athletics Department reserves the right to reject any organization whose goals, objectives, or presentation of goods may be offensive to the citizens and not in the best interest of the university. Any tailgater who refuses to adhere to the guidelines as indicated will be subjected to ejection from the stadium area without a refund.
Please make sure that all music is suitable for public listening. No vulgarity or offensive language will be allowed.
Individuals are responsible for providing their own tent(s), table(s), and chair(s).

Tailgating Guidelines

Bluefield State University is not responsible or liable for accidents, damage, loss, or theft of materials/items/personal property.

Consumption of Alcohol is only permitted in the “Tailgating Areas.” No alcohol may be sold. Drinking laws are enforced.

No one under the age of twenty-one will be served alcoholic beverages at any tailgating activity on property owned, leased, or controlled by the University.

All Attendees participating in tailgating activities are required to drink responsibly. Individuals exhibiting signs or behaviors of the overuse of alcohol may not be served or allowed to consume alcohol on property owned, leased, or controlled by the University. Behavioral symptoms frequently associated with the overuse of alcohol will be considered in determining intoxication. These symptoms may include but are not limited to, the following: impaired motor skill coordination, difficulty communicating, vomiting, glazed/red eyes, the smell of alcohol on one’s breath, verbal and/or physical aggressiveness, offensive, destructive and/or disruptive behavior, and engaging in any behavior which may endanger oneself or others.

If you serve alcoholic beverages, ensure that you have a sufficient number of designated drivers to accommodate your guests. No underage distribution or consumption of alcohol is permitted.

Pick up after yourself and your party. Properly dispose of any trash or tailgate paraphernalia. Trash containers are provided in the tailgating areas.

Plan your menu and do prep work beforehand.

Make a checklist of items to take along with you. Decorate your tailgate area with team pennants, flags, and the like.

Roadways, aisles, and other parking spaces must be kept free of tailgating equipment to allow for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

No solicitation, selling, or marketing of any kind is allowed. No sales activities (admission wristbands, food, beverage and/or clothing/paraphernalia) are permitted in the tailgating areas or unless authorized by the Bluefield State University Athletic Department and the B-State Bookstore.

Approved Cooking Appliances: grills for charcoal, wood, small propane pits, and electric.

For safety reasons, do not add lighter fluid to an existing flame.

Do not dump your hot coals on the ground or in a trash receptacle.

A fire extinguisher is encouraged for each group using a cooking appliance.

Spaces can be reserved for the season; others will be on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mitchell Stadium has many underground utilities providing electrical power, natural gas, water, sewer, data, and telephone services. In order to protect people from injury and avoid damage to property, any driven stakes for tents are prohibited without first marking public and private underground utilities. This process requires a minimum of 14 days prior notice by law. For your safety, please secure any tents and canopies with weights or ballast that can be laid on the surface of the ground.

Please keep music confined to your space(s) and no profanity.

Note: Any violation of these rules and regulations will result in the cancelation of any future tailgating privileges and the forfeiture of any prepaid expenses for the remainder of the season.

Dress in your favorite B-State attire!! Show your Spirit. Tailgaters are the best fans! Check out the BSU bookstore to purchase your B-State apparel.

Finally, please be mindful of blocking other spaces or roadways while tailgating.