Game Day
Join us at Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate every home game
Get ready to show your Sun Devil spirit at Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate as the Sun Devils face off the Lumberjacks!
Our tailgates kick off 2.5 hours before every game, featuring delicious food, spirited fanfare and a sea of maroon and gold. Don’t miss your chance to rally with fellow alumni, gear up with Sun Devil pride and make this game day unforgettable.
Game Day FAQs
Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate is a free, family-friendly pregame celebration that takes place 2.5 hours before every home game kickoff, located on College Avenue in between 6th and 7th Streets.
This event is open to the public and free to attend. Bring the whole family and enjoy live entertainment, activities for kids, games and more. Pre-registration is not required.
Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate hosts a variety of local food trucks that rotate each week. You may purchase drink tickets for additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, please come prepared with your ID to receive a wristband before purchasing drinks.
Mountain America Stadium has bicycle parking and is accessible via Valley Metro buses, neighborhood circulator shuttles and light rail.
Several roads in Tempe, particularly around ASU, are experiencing closures and restrictions due to certain events and construction projects. Be sure to check which ones are available.
Parking lots and garages are located on campus near the stadium, charging $20 to park on Game Day. There is no free parking on campus during Game Day, so we recommend leaving plenty of time to get to campus and park. More information from Sun Devil Athletics.
Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate is an outdoor event. This year, we will have shaded areas to sit and a variety of cooling stations. We recommned pre-applying sunscreen and bringing a hat, especially during the first few games of the season. Be sure to bring your ID for purchasing alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Mountain America Stadium has a clear bag policy. Check to see if your bag qualifies and see a full list of prohibited items here.
Sign up now for our Game Day emails — sent the week prior to each game and tailgate — to receive specific, up-to-date information.
2025 Game Day Schedule
| Date | Start Time | Opponent | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 (Home) | 7 p.m. AZT | Northern Arizona | Home Opener, Wear Gold |
| Sept. 6 (Away) | 4:30 p.m. AZT | at Mississippi State | Wear Gold |
| Sept. 13 (Home) | 7:30 p.m. AZT | Texas State | Maroon Monsoon/ASU Employee Recognition Night, Wear Maroon |
| Sept. 20 (Away) | TBD | at Baylor | Wear Gold |
| Sept. 26 (Home) | 6 p.m. AZT | TCU | Blackout/Youth Sports, Wear Black |
| Oct. 11 (Away) | TBD | at Utah | Wear Gold |
| Oct. 18 (Home) | TBD | Texas Tech | Hall of Fame, Wear Gold |
| Oct. 25 (Home) | TBD | Houston | Family Weekend, Wear Gold |
| Nov. 1 (Away) | TBD | at Iowa State | Wear Gold |
| Nov. 15 (Home) | TBD | West Virginia | Homecoming/Salute to Service, Wear Gold |
| Nov. 22 (Away) | TBD | at Colorado | Wear Gold |
| Nov. 28 (Home) | TBD | Arizona | Territorial Cup/Senior Day, Wear Gold |