UW-Oshkosh Announces The Return Of Tailgating At Football Games
Football season is back at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium, and so is tailgating!
UW-Oshkosh is pleased to offer a pregame tradition that establishes an environment of conversation, excitement, and celebration. Afterall, what's better than food, football, and fun with friends?
UW-Oshkosh has designated the north parking lot at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium as its official tailgating area. The cost for parking is $10.
The parking lot opens three hours prior to the kickoff of UW-Oshkosh's 1 p.m. football games against UW-Whitewater this Saturday (Oct. 16), UW-Stevens Point on Nov. 6 and UW-River Falls on Nov. 13 and the Titans' 1:30 p.m. contest versus UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 23.
UW-Oshkosh invites and welcomes students, alumni, fans, and guests to enjoy tailgating at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium. Tailgaters are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the pride and character of UW-Oshkosh, City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association. Any individual acting in a disruptive, disrespectful, or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises by University Police.
UW-Oshkosh's tailgating guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, comfortable, and fun experience for everyone involved.
Basic UW-Oshkosh Tailgating Policies
• Tailgating is permitted during UW-Oshkosh regular season and postseason football games.
• Parking for tailgating and parking, in general, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Except as otherwise designated, tailgating is permitted in UW-Oshkosh parking lots immediately connected to the Oshkosh Sports Complex and the grass parking areas on the north end of the complex. Tailgating is not permitted in the south paved parking lot or any other grounds at the Oshkosh Sports Complex.
• Participants must keep all tables, chairs, coolers, barbecues, etc., within the area near your vehicle and the parking stall of your party. Tents or canopies exceeding a 10' x 10' footprint and vehicles measuring more than 18' in length and/or 10' in width are only permitted in certain areas of the parking lots.
• Grills are permitted, provided guests do so at a safe distance from their vehicle. Use of grills near buildings or in areas where other guests or property may be damaged or affected is strictly prohibited. Open fires and oil-based cooking or frying are not permitted.
• Hot coal bins are provided for the disposal of charcoal. Do not discard hot coals near vehicles or in plastic waste receptables.
• Tailgaters should plan to bag trash and take it with you when you leave the facility.
• Tailgaters who choose to consume alcohol, always should do so responsibly. Tailgaters who appear overly intoxicated will not be allowed into the stadium and will not be given a refund if they already purchased a ticket to park or attend the game.
• Portable toilets are located throughout the parking areas designated for tailgating.
• UW-Oshkosh is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged.
• Any violation of law or these tailgating protocols may result in the towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense and/or ejection from the Oshkosh Sports Complex. Violators will lose their parking privileges and may be prohibited from tailgating at future games.
Complete UW-Oshkosh Tailgating Protocol
General Spectator Policies At J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium
• Face covering requirements will not be enforced while outdoors at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium, but spectators must wear face coverings in the Russ Young Complex, locker room, press box and restroom areas, regardless of vaccination status.
• Spectators are encouraged not to arrive more than two hours prior to the game's scheduled start time.
• Spectators should visit the UW-Oshkosh Athletics website or follow the UW-Oshkosh Athletics Twitter account for last-minute spectator changes.
• Spectators are encouraged to check the host institution's policies for UW-Oshkosh away events.
• Game tickets are redeemable to enter the stadium once. Spectators who leave the stadium will not be allowed to re-enter. Spectators will be allowed to re-enter the stadium for medical or emergency situations.
Security Screening Procedures At J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium
Fans will not be permitted to bring the following items into the stadium:
• Outside Food or Beverages
• Illegal Drugs or Other Substances
• Thermoses
• Cups & Mugs
• Closed Packages
• Drones
• Laptops
• Monopods and Tripods
• Selfie-Sticks
• Umbrellas
• Laser Pointers
• Firearms (either real or simulated)
• Knives, Blades, or Sharp Objects of Any Length (unless required for medical purposes)
• Poles or Sticks For Banners, Flags, and Signs (flags, banners, signs are permitted at sole discretion of the university)
• Noisemakers
• Inflatables
• Strollers
• Smoking/Vaping Devices
• Animals (other than service animals)
• Any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate as determined by and at the discretion of the security screener.
Fans should keep the following in mind before they arrive at the stadium entrance to expedite the process:
• Minimize the number of personal items they bring to the game.
• All bags, to include but not limited to handbags, briefcases, camera bags, diaper bags, clutches, and purses, are subject to search prior to entering the stadium.
• Permitted bags should be soft-sided, not larger than 14" x 6" x 14" and able to fit completely beneath a seat.
• Bags that are fully packed take longer to search; clear bags and those packed loosely are more easily examined.
• There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.
J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium Accessible Entrance
The UW-Oshkosh Athletics Department strives to provide excellent service to all spectators and is committed to making every event it hosts accessible to those guests with disabilities.
Spectators needing special access to J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium should utilize the elevator located in the Russ Young Complex. Spectators will be greeted at the elevator entrance and ushered into the general seating area.
Tickets must still be purchased online prior to the event or at the J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium ticket booth.
UW-Oshkosh Football Ticket Sales
UW-Oshkosh has employed technology at uwosh.universitytickets.com that allows fans to purchase tickets, receive them via SMS text message or email, save them to their mobile wallet and enter the event with tap-and-go access. These contactless tickets make it safe and easy for fans to attend UW-Oshkosh sporting events. Each online ticket sold is assessed a $1 fee.
UW-Oshkosh's online ticket system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is the preferred method for spectators to purchase event tickets. Tickets go on sale at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium two hours before the start of each event. UW-Oshkosh accepts Visa, Discover, and MasterCard for ticket purchases.
All spectators aged 5 and over are required to have a ticket for admission to UW-Oshkosh sporting events. UW-Oshkosh students are admitted free to each home event with a valid university ID card.
Individual Game Tickets • Football
Adult $10
Senior Citizen (62 or older) $8
Student (K-12, College) $6
Season Tickets • Football (Four Dates)
Adult Season: $30
Senior Citizen (62 or older): $24
Student (K-12, College): $18
Group ticket packages (10 or more people) are also available.
For more ticket information, contact Selena Schaeffer in the UW-Oshkosh Athletics Office at (920) 424-1383 or (920) 424-1034.