2026 Away Game Tailgates

The Clemson Family Tailgate in Baton Rouge is SOLD OUT

But you can still join the Clemson Family at one of our Welcome events on Friday night!

Welcome to Louisiana

We are excited to see you in Baton Rouge and New Orleans when the Tigers head to LSU! The Clemson Alumni Association will be hosting TWO Welcome Events on Friday, September 4th! One in each city, both at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux! 

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Meet us in the Bayou for a Clemson Family Tailgate! SOLD OUT

Celebrate the kickoff of the 2026 Clemson Football season in unforgettable fashion with the Clemson Alumni Association and IPTAY at the Clemson Family Tailgate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This #SolidOrange celebration is the perfect way to gather with fellow Tigers, build excitement for gameday, and show your Clemson pride before one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. Make plans now to join the Clemson Family as we bring the energy, tradition, and spirit of Tiger Town to Louisiana ahead of the thrilling gridiron showdown between our Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers.

This year’s Clemson Family Tailgate is especially historic as Clemson Football makes its first-ever trip to Tiger Stadium, creating a can’t-miss opportunity for fans to be part of a memorable chapter in Clemson history. The event will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Walk-On’s, located just 0.9 miles from Tiger Stadium, making it an easy gameday walk to the action. Guests will enjoy an unlimited food and drink menu, including traditional Louisiana favorites alongside classic tailgate staples, plus assorted soda products, bottled water, liquor, seltzers, wine and beer, all included with each ticket. We will also have gameday giveaways ready for you, so you can head into Tiger Stadium fully fueled, fully spirited, and dressed in true Clemson style.

Tailgate Details

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST.

Location: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux – Burbank Location, 3838 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Join the Clemson Family in California

California is Calling, and the Clemson Family is Heading to the Bay Area!

Whether you call the Golden State home or you’re making the trip west to cheer on the Tigers, there’s no better way to kick off Clemson’s weekend in Berkeley than celebrating with fellow members of the Clemson Family.

Three Days. Three Clemson Celebrations. One Unforgettable Weekend.

Join us for three #SolidOrange gatherings during the Tigers’ showdown with the Cal Bears.

From South Carolina to California – let’s make the Tigers’ roar echo all throughout the Golden State, all weekend long. We’ll CU there!

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Tailgate with the Clemson Family in California!

Make plans now to join the Clemson Family as we bring the energy, tradition and spirit of Tigertown to California ahead of the showdown between the Clemson Tigers and Cal Bears.

  • Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
  • Time: 4:30–7 p.m. PST
  • Price: $95 adult / $50 child (ages 5-20)
  • Location: Maxwell Family Field – located just steps outside California Memorial Stadium and an easy walk to the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
  • Food and Drink: Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive food and beverage experience, featuring traditional West Coast favorites alongside classic tailgate staples, plus assorted soda products, bottled water, hard seltzers, wine and beer. We’ll also have gameday giveaways ready to send you into the stadium fully fueled, fully spirited and dressed in true Clemson style.

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Welcome to San Francisco!

Kick off Clemson’s California weekend with an evening on the San Francisco waterfront surrounded by fellow members of the Clemson Family.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet Clemson’s new president, Dr. Ben Ayers, hear from fellow Tigers who call the Bay Area home and connect with Clemson alumni, families and friends from across the country.

Enjoy great food, drinks and plenty of #SolidOrange spirit as we come together to celebrate Clemson in California and get ready for gameday in Berkeley.

  • DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • TIME: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M., short program begins at 7 P.M.
  • LOCATION: EPIC Steak, 369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94105

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Continue Your Weekend at the NorCal Clemson Club Brunch

Join the Northern California Clemson Club at the Official Clemson bar in San Francisco for great food, drinks, and Saturday football! They’re ALL IN and no other college teams are hosted at this location.

The Showdown is family friendly with a pool table and plenty of TVs to catch the Saturday games. They offer Clemson-themed drink specials and elevated bar bites – including the infamous Hangry Meal and brunch specials. 

It’s the perfect location to kick off plans to explore the Bay Area, get first hand recommendations from local club members, enjoy San Francisco’s iconic North Beach neighborhood, and catch some great Saturday matchups.

  • DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
  • WHERE: The Showdown, 1268 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • WHEN: 10 AM until
Parking/Transit:

BART: Get off at Montgomery Street station and take the 8 Muni line (10 mins) or walk (~20 mins, mostly flat).

Ferry: Walk ~20-25 minutes (mostly flat) from either the Ferry Building plaza or wharf.

Parking: The North Beach Garage is ~1.5 blocks from the Showdown and the park.

Make the Most of Your Bay Area Weekend

Before you head west, be sure to explore The Bay Area for Traveling Tigers: A Guide to Clemson in California Weekend, brought to you by the Northern California Clemson Club. It’s your guide to making the most of your time in San Francisco, Berkeley and beyond.

From South Carolina to California, let’s fill the Bay Area with Clemson spirit and make the Tigers’ roar heard throughout the Golden State. We’ll CU there!