Welcome to Homecoming Tailgate Village!

This year, let’s make Homecoming even more memorable by bringing together all Privateers – Alumni, Students, Fans and Friends – for a day of tailgating, basketball and fireworks!

All Privateers are invited to participate in Homecoming Tailgate Village, located in front of Lakefront Arena near Franklin Drive. Reserve your tent space now to ensure your location in Homecoming Tailgate Village, featuring:

Cooking Contest sponsored by the University of New Orleans Alumni Association
Visits by Privateer legends, broadcast via a Live Remote, courtesy of Cumulus Media
Food trucks and drink sales available starting at noon
Bounce Houses, Face Painting and more fun for the kids

There’s no better way to start the year with your Privateer Friends!

Tailgate with your Privateer friends and family all morning and into the afternoon, then head inside Lakefront Arena to watch your Privateers Men’s Basketball team take the floor at home for the first time this season. The game starts at 4:00pm.

After the game, head back to Homecoming Tailgate Village and enjoy a postgame fireworks show, brought to you by the University of New Orleans Foundation.

Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022

Time: Homecoming Tailgate Village opens at 8:00am; closes at 4:00pm

Location: In front of Lakefront Arena, facing Franklin Drive.

Cost:

Free to attend Homecoming Tailgate Village
Basketball game tickets start at $10 in advance; tickets on sale here.
Tent + Ticket packages available here and include an entry in the Cooking Contest.
Cooking Contest: Entry is included with a Tent + Ticket package; Tent + Ticket packages start at $100. Full Cooking Contest Rules can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I participate in Homecoming Tailgate Village?

Just show up! The event is free and open to all Privateer alumni, students, fans and friends. All fans are welcome to come to Homecoming Tailgate Village, roam among the different tents and groups, grab a bite to eat or drink from the food trucks and enjoy the kids’ activities. You’ll need a game ticket to attend the basketball game at 4:00pm; purchase those here. www.unoprivateers.com/tickets

To reserve a space in Homecoming Tailgate Village, you’ll need to buy one of three Tent + Ticket packages:

$550: includes one 20’ x 20’ tent set up and reserved for you, 2 tables and 10 chairs, 20 tickets to the game and entry into the Cooking Contest.
$275: includes one 10’ x 10’ tent set up and reserved for you, 1 table and 6 chairs, 10 tickets to the game and entry into the Cooking Contest.
$100: includes a 15’ x 15’ space reserved for you (bring your own tent, tables and chairs), 10 tickets to the game and entry into the Cooking Contest.

Special Student Pricing options will be available; contact Student Affairs for more details.

Vince Granito, Athletics Senior Director of Sales and Service, will coordinate all Homecoming Tailgate Village spaces, tents and tickets. He can be reached at 504-280-7243 or VGranito@UNO.edu.

Can my tailgate space be near my friends or my fraternity?

Absolutely, you’ll just need to coordinate with Vince Granito. All spaces within the Homecoming Tailgate Village must be reserved in advance – you can’t show up and place your own tent in open space.

Can I bring tailgate materials, like grills or TVs?

Of course! Homecoming Tailgate Village will be available to those who have reserved spaces beginning on Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to drop off larger items. Overnight security will be provided. Gates will be closed and locked starting at 8:00pm; gates open again on Saturday morning at 6:00am.

Grills and smokers are fine; open flames are not allowed.

You may bring larger items to Homecoming Tailgate Village on Saturday morning up until 8:00am. At 8:30am, Homecoming Tailgate Village will be closed to vehicles, making it pedestrian only for the safety of all attendees.

What’s the schedule of events?

When do I need to be there? The day starts early, as gates to Homecoming Tailgate Village will open starting at 6:00am. As noted above, at 8:30am all auto traffic should end, making Tailgate Village pedestrian only.

All food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and other kids’ activities will be available starting at noon.

Cooking Contest entries will be due between 1:30pm and 2:00pm. Winners will be announced and honored during the basketball game.

The Men’s Basketball Game vs. St. Francis (IL) starts at 4:00pm and will last approximately two hours.

Immediately following the game, be sure to head back outside and look towards the Lake for postgame fireworks. The fireworks show will last approximately 15 minutes.

How do I buy a ticket to the basketball game?

Advance tickets cost either $10 or $15; prices rise on gameday. Buy online today to get the lowest price!

Where can I find the rules for the Cooking Contest?

Rules of the Cooking Contest can be found here. We look forward to tasting your best! Winners will receive special commemorative trophies.