• Tailgating will begin three hours prior to kick-off
• For those who are 21 or older, responsible alcohol consumption will be allowed in designated locations
• All beverages should be in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, or paper or plastic cups.  For safety reasons, glass containers will not be allowed
• No kegs or hard liquor will be permitted
• Couches and other indoor furniture is prohibited
• RV's, busses, and oversized vehicles (not pick-ups) will be assigned to a parking site on the baseball parking lot
• Trash bags are available from Ball State facilities staff.  Please place trash into bags and place next to tailgate area.  Bags will then be picked up
• Portable restroom facilities are available in the tailgate area
• No tents larger than 10x10 allowed

Helpful Hints:

• Unload those "friends" if they aren't having fun!
• Check out other tailgaters - their food may be better than yours!
• If you plan to grill, make certain the charcoal is contained and disposed of in the containers provided.  Cooked green grass is never a pretty sight
• Don't forget to flip on the "Voice of the Cardinals", 104.1 WLBC FM or pick up a copy of the Muncie Star Press or Ball State Daily News for up-to-the-minute information about Cardinal football
• Secure your game tickets ahead of time
• Students, remember to bring your Ball State ID to get into the games for FREE
• Get into your seats before kick-off.  You won't want to miss the Pride of Mid-America marching band
• And best of all...have fun!  Relax, enjoy yourself, and act responsibly