Gameday Guide

Yulman Stadium

New Orleans, Louisiana · tulane

CLEAR BAG
12" x 12" x 6"
GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 12" x 6"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
"Fans are also allowed to bring in a 1 gallon re-sealable plastic storage bag or small clutch purses no larger than 4.5” by 6.5”." No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Plan your visit

Tailgating begins four hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff (no tailgating during the game; weeknight games have different hours).

Getting in

Gates. Gates at Yulman Stadium open 90 minutes prior to kick-off..
Tailgating. The Berger Family Lawn is the only tailgating location for the 2025 season. Two options: tailgate on your own (free, first come first served) or full-service tailgating packages via Event Services at Tulane (Parish $350, Main Event $750, Krewe $1350, Lagniappe $2500, Beaucoup $4500). Tents may not exceed 10'x10' (larger tents require City of New Orleans permits and must be rented from the university's authorized vendor); tents may not be staked and must be anchored with sandbags/weights, may not block sidewalks/travel lanes/fire lanes, and must be taken down before departing for the game. No tailgating at vehicles or truck beds within Tailgate Village. Beer and wine permitted on campus; NO common containers (kegs, party balls), NO glass bottles/containers. No personal amplified sound on the Berger Family Lawn. Groups must clean and bag/sort all trash before entering the stadium. Portable generators permitted but discouraged (must be under 60 dBA).
Accessibility. Yulman Stadium provides ADA accommodations: a designated ADA drop-off area on S. Claiborne Ave. with golf cart shuttles; ADA parking in the Diboll Parking Garage and at Ursuline Academy (the designated ADA lot, with shuttle beginning ~5 hours before kickoff, purchase permit in advance at (504) 861-WAVE); three ADA drop-off/shuttle pickup sites (Tailgate Village at Newcomb Pl/Drill Rd, Claiborne Lot exit to Ben Weiner, Diboll Garage exit on Janet Yulman side); public elevators E1/E2 (east side, Party on the Plaza) and E3 (west side); accessible restrooms near accessible seating; wheelchair and companion seating; a wheelchair dispatch/loan program at Guest Service Desks (sections 105 or 120); certified service animals welcome; all ADA amenities marked with signage and Braille.
Entry. Prohibited: Alcohol (purchased outside of the stadium), Artificial noise makers (Thunder sticks are permitted), Backpacks, book bags, knapsacks (Note –diaper bags may be brought in if accompanied by an infant), Banners or other signage including posters, Contraband, Open containers of any kind, thermos bottle, bottles and cans, Coolers, Drones, Flags, Fireworks, Flammables, Footballs or throwing objects, Glass, Large bags -maximum size 12” x 12”x 6”, Laser pointers, Outside food and beverage, Projectiles, Seatback chairs, Stickers, Sticks, bats, poles and clubs, Strollers – (umbrella strollers that will collapse and be placed under guest seats are permitted), Video cameras are not permitted at Tulane football games - (handheld still cameras are permitted), Weapons, even with concealed weapons permit, Umbrellas, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones), Any other item(s) deemed unacceptable by Tulane University or Stadium management.. {"allowed":false,"ruleText":"Once patrons exit the stadium, re-entry is not permitted."}

Food worth the line

Aramark is the food & beverage provider. Concessions throughout the stadium include Dook's Burgers and Dook's Tackle Box (section 125), The Frozen Wave by Fat Tuesday (125), UPTOWN Tenders (118), Reginelli's Pizza (sections 103 and 111), Superior Margaritas (throughout), Dat Dog (sections 101 and 118), Blue Oak BBQ (Westfeldt Terrace), and Plum St. Sno Balls and Meyers Lemonade (section 104). Markets located at section 101 by Gate C, sections 105 and 206, and the Hullabaloo Market (Craft & Draft, Fan Favorites, Roberts Jambalaya, Muffulettas). Over 20 additional portable locations (Walk Thru Brews, Green Wave Classics Express, Craft & Draft carts). Alcoholic beverages sold inside during all games; sales cut off at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Yulman Stadium?

Yulman Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". "Fans are also allowed to bring in a 1 gallon re-sealable plastic storage bag or small clutch purses no larger than 4.5” by 6.5”."

Can you bring outside food into Yulman Stadium?

Outside food and beverage are prohibited inside Yulman Stadium (listed among prohibited items). Alcoholic beverages purchased outside the stadium are not allowed inside.

When do gates open at Yulman Stadium?

Gates at Yulman Stadium open 90 minutes prior to kick-off..

Where do you park for a tulane game?

Yulman Stadium has on-site lots including Diboll Garage, Tailgate Village Lot, Loyola Garages, Ursuline Academy, St. Rita Catholic School. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.