Alumni Tailgate Information
Game Dates and Times
Purchase your Tailgate Spot for the 2026 season! Your location will be the same each game. Parking will be located near your tailgate location. ALL FUNDS collected will be used for HCC Alumni Student Scholarships.
2026 Schedule
| Date | Time | College |
|---|---|---|
|
September 5 |
1:00 PM |
Independence |
|
September 12 |
1:00 PM |
Iowa Central |
|
October 3 |
1:00 PM |
Hutchinson |
|
October 17 |
1:00 PM |
Ellsworth |
|
October 31 |
1:00 PM |
Coffeyville |
Tailgate Reservation Information
Map of tailgating locations near the football field. The Fence Spot is South-West of the field and the North Library Spot is the North part of the library's parking lot.
Reserve Your Spot!
The North Library Spots will be available for reservations once the Fence Spots are filled. Both locations are accessible from W. Main Street and are within walking distance of the stadium entrance. Reservations include a vehicle parking post in the library parking lot.
| Name of Reservable Spot | Price* | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Spot |
$200 |
Southwest of the football field along the fence line. North of the library building. |
| North Library Spot (Available Once Fence Spots Are Filled) |
$100 |
In parking lot north of the library building. Directly below the fence-line tailgate area. |
*Your tailgate spot reservation will include a vehicle parking spot in the library parking lot.
Football Tailgating Information
In accordance with state and county health mandates and NJCAA, KJCCC AND HCC regulations,
HCC has taken enhanced health and safety measures to protect our guests and athletes.
The following guidelines and policies will be in effect when you participate in the
tailgating experience.
- Tailgate parking is located north of the Library/Student Union. This parking lot will open two (2) hours prior to event start and must be cleared within 60 minutes of the event conclusion.
- No recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers, or pull-behind grills/smokers will be allowed in the tailgate parking area.
- Parking spaces may not be reserved or saved for others.
- Tailgate spots will be located along the fence on west side of stadium and at the north end of the parking lot with vehicles parked separately other parking areas.
- No tents larger than 10’ x 10’ allowed. The tailgate spot is only 10x10 in size.
- No tobacco products can be used on campus at any time.
- Parking lot traffic-ways are not to be blocked for any reason and must remain open to vehicle traffic and emergency access at all times.
- Household furniture intended for interior use, such as couches and recliners are prohibited in parking lots and tailgating areas. Lawn or bag chairs should be used.
- No glass or common bulk containers allowed. If you are drinking anything besides soda, tea, water or coffee, it should be in a cup and remain in your tailgate area or you may lose your tailgating privileges.
Trash and Recycling
Each individual is responsible for making sure that the tailgating area and grounds are maintained in a clean and orderly manner. No trash or recyclable items are to be discarded anywhere except in trash containers placed by the College throughout the tailgate areas. Littering of any form will not be tolerated.