It’s Saturday in Athens

We offer private, full-service tailgating near Sanford Stadium, with packages for families, friends, and corporate clients. Setup, shade, and restrooms included. You’re just minutes from the gate.

Yes! Our Dawg Yard, Dawg Porch, and Custom Dawg Lot  packages are ideal for large group tailgates in Athens GA and come with customizable amenities. Space fills quickly—especially for major SEC match-ups.

Limited parking is available while supplies last.

Parking is included with select packages while supplies last, but is not included with the Dawg Pack. Parking for Dawg Pack guests may be purchased separately, subject to availability.

Parking may be located offsite in a nearby auxiliary lot rather than directly at Club Dawgwood.

All parking is at the vehicle owner’s own risk. Club Dawgwood is not responsible for loss, theft, damage, or other incidents involving vehicles or personal property.

No. A parking pass is for parking only. If you want to tailgate check out our Dawg Pack passes in our Shop, or please contact us to discuss a tent package upgrade.

We’re located at 1376 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, catty-corner to the UGA Athletic Complex. We’re an easy 10-minute walk (+/-) to Sanford Stadium.

We’re about a 10-minute walk to the stadium, though it may take a little longer when crowds and traffic are heavy — or if you stop for a chat along the way.

All games beginning at 3:30 PM or earlier:  Tailgating is permitted from 8 AM until kick-off or when all guest have left for the game.

All games beginning after 3:30 PM: Tailgating is permitted 10 AM until the end of the first quarter or when all guest have left for the game .

No. All Club Dawgwood tailgates conclude at game time.

For safety and comfort, package capacities are strictly enforced on game day.

If your group grows, please contact us in advance. Package upgrades may be available based on space and availability.

Any food or beverages catered by Club Dawgwood are provided strictly for the number of guests included in your reserved package. Additional guests are not included in your catering count unless your package is upgraded in advance.

Tailgates that exceed their reserved capacity may be required to remove additional guests to prevent overcrowding or overflow into neighboring tailgate spaces.

Yes. Club Dawgwood offers catering options, and custom food orders are available upon request.

You are also welcome to bring your own pre-cooked, prepared food or 3rd party catering with approval. There is no cooking or grilling on-site

Please note that any food or beverages provided by Club Dawgwood are based strictly on the number of guests included in your reserved package.

For Saturday games, all catering orders, upgrades, and media packages must be received by the end of the business day on Tuesday of game week.

For games played on another day, orders must be received at least four business days before game day.

Orders submitted after the deadline may not be fulfilled. All catering, upgrades, media packages, and supplemental items are subject to availability and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nope! We’ve got you covered. However, we do ask that you make use of the provided recycling/trash receptacles during your tailgate. Excessive trash or destruction of your tailgate site may incur additional fees.

Yes! Tailgate members will have access to a shared bathroom on site.

We do not allow:

• Additional tents
• Golf carts/ATVs
• Generators
• Propane tanks, open flames/campfires
• Barbecuing or cooking on site. Grills, deep fryers/low country boils, or other cooking equipment are prohibited.
• Throwing footballs or frisbees- Games or activities determined by security to be harmful to fans
• Drones or other RC devices
• Excessive or underage alcohol consumption will not be tolerated.
• Glass containers/bottles are not permitted for safety purposes.
• Entering the property after the hours posted, unless otherwise approved in advance.
• Drug use. This includes intoxication or other signs of impairment related to drug or alcohol consumption.
• Organized team sports, unless pre-approved.
• Performances and/or commercial activity, unauthorized solicitation or commercial promotions.
• Use of abusive, foul or disruptive language or obscene gestures.
• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature.
• Use of tobacco products of any form, including e-cigarettes.
• Ticket scalping.
• Trespassing, soliciting, loitering, panhandling.
• Rummaging in trash receptacles.
• Standing on chairs or seat walls.
• Pyrotechnics, firearms, and weapons of any kind or any other item or action deemed dangerous or inappropriate.
• Glitter and confetti of any kind.
• Amplified music that disturbs others.
• Obstructing  entrances.
• Use of plastic tarps on the lawns.
• Use or possession of portable public-address systems of any kind.
• Distribution or affixation of adhesive-backed decals and stickers.
• Defying directions from staff.

Guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest guest service/security representative.

Yes. Club Dawgwood Tailgate is a family-friendly event.  Kids must be supervised by an adult.

Club Dawgwood has a relationship with Empire Tickets, a full-time ticket brokerage located in the heart of Atlanta. Empire Tickets can help anyone secure any ticket to any event by calling 404-467-0227. Note that our season memberships include year-long ticket concierge service by Empire Tickets.

Please contact sales@Clubdawgwoodtailgate.com or call (706) 250-7660.

We currently do not allow pets at Club Dawgwood Tailgate.

Yes, if your tailgate package does not include catering, you’re welcome to bring pre-prepared food. Please note that on-site cooking is not permitted. Beverages, including alcohol, are allowed within your designated tailgate area.

You may also choose to arrange catering through us or select from any local catering companies or restaurants in the Athens area. To explore your options or coordinate details, feel free to contact us directly.

We tailgate rain or shine.

All sales are final.

If a game is postponed or canceled, we will issue a credit for 100% of payments made.

Credits may be used for any remaining Club Dawgwood game during the current season, any game during the following season, or applied to the rescheduled matchup.

Payment is due at the time of booking for individual-game reservations.

No. Club Dawgwood cannot assume responsibility for personal belongings that are left behind, misplaced, unattended, lost, or stolen.

Please keep valuables and personal items with you or properly secured.

Generally, no.

Promotional materials — including business banners, political signage, advertising, samples, handouts, and other forms of solicitation — are not permitted in or around the Club Dawgwood tailgate area without prior approval.

Club Dawgwood reserves the right to decline or remove signage or promotional activity that does not comply with site guidelines.

For certain special events, private buyouts, sponsorships, or approved group programs, promotional opportunities may be available with advance approval from Club Dawgwood.