Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate

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.

Both season and single football game tickets can be purchased here. Are you an ASU alum? Find discounted tickets for alumni 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

DateStart TimeOpponentTheme
Aug. 30 (Home)7 p.m. AZTNorthern ArizonaHome Opener, Wear Gold
Sept. 6 (Away)4:30 p.m. AZTat Mississippi StateWear Gold
Sept. 13 (Home)7:30 p.m. AZTTexas StateMaroon Monsoon/ASU Employee Recognition Night, 
Wear Maroon
Sept. 20 (Away)TBDat BaylorWear Gold
Sept. 26 (Home)6 p.m. AZTTCUBlackout/Youth Sports, Wear Black
Oct. 11 (Away)TBDat UtahWear Gold
Oct. 18 (Home)TBDTexas TechHall of Fame, Wear Gold
Oct. 25 (Home)TBDHoustonFamily Weekend, Wear Gold
Nov. 1 (Away)TBDat Iowa StateWear Gold
Nov. 15 (Home)TBDWest VirginiaHomecoming/Salute to Service, Wear Gold
Nov. 22 (Away)TBDat ColoradoWear Gold
Nov. 28 (Home)TBDArizonaTerritorial Cup/Senior Day, Wear Gold

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