2008 TAILGATING INFO.

Tailgating Areas & Map | Tent Rentals & Regulations | Grilling Regulations | Catering Regulations
Directions/Arriving Time

Tailgating Areas & Map

Framed Tents for Groups
For pricing please call 214-768-4886. For tent rentals and regulations click here.

Where is my Remote Parking Spot?
Remote parking spots will be assigned in the closest parking lot available (Click here for parking info.).



Tent Rentals & Regulations

General Boulevard Form (.pdf) | Student Alcohol Form (.pdf)
Student Non-Alcohol Form (.pdf)

For tent rentals, please call 214-768-4886 or download your form from one of the three choices above. Fans who erect their own tents on The Boulevard south of Binkley Avenue must follow the following guidelines:

  • Tents may be erected in areas approved for tailgating only. Tents must not be in an automobile traffic flow route or designated pedestrian path. Tents may not interfere with assigned parking spaces.
  • Tents must be erected without stakes for support.
  • Tents must be made of a fire-retardant material.
  • Tents must be for entertainment purposes only. No commercial business or display may be made without prior approval from SMU.
  • PLEASE NOTE :: Drop-offs are no longer allowed on The Boulevard. Only vehicles with valid parking passes will be allowed access to The Boulevard. If you want to have catering delivered to you spot you must go through The Boulevard's Preferred Caterers List. For more information on preferred caterers call 214-768-4886.



    Grilling Regulations

    For some fans, gameday isn't gameday without a barbeque. On gameday, tailgating will occur on all open, paved surface lots south of Daniel Avenue and on The Boulevard. Before you fire up the grill, please note the following grilling guidelines:

  • Electric and propane/butane grills can be used in all tailgating areas.
  • Charcoal grills are permitted only on The Boulevard.
  • Grilling is not allowed in parking garages.
  • For safety reasons, special red 55-gallon disposal bins will be provided for safe coal disposal.
  • For everyone's safety, fire extinguishers are required when grilling on campus.
  • Grilling should cease one-half hour before kickoff



    Catering Regulations

    Click here (.pdf) for catering guidelines.

    Click here (.pdf) for catering menu.



    Directions and Arriving Time

    The Boulevard will be open most of the day on gameday so come early and come often for the greatest tailgating atmosphere in the southwest.

    The Boulevard is located on Bishop Boulevard in the heart of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Just west of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Bishop Boulevard is located less than one mile from the Mockingbird exit on Highway 75 in Dallas.

    For directions to SMU, click here.


    2008 PARKING INFO.

    Season Ticket Parking Areas & Map | Directions/Arriving Time
    FACULTY/STAFF/STUDENT GAMEDAY PARKING MAP

    Parking Areas & Map





    Directions and Arriving Time

    The Boulevard will be open most of the day on gameday so come early and come often for the greatest tailgating atmosphere in the southwest.

    The Boulevard will close to traffic 2 hours prior to kickoff.

    The Boulevard is located on Bishop Boulevard in the heart of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Just west of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Bishop Boulevard is located less than one mile from the Mockingbird exit on Highway 75 in Dallas.

    For directions to SMU, click here.