2026 Lock Haven Football and Hubert Jack Stadium Tailgating and Picnicking Policies and Procedures
 
The highly anticipated 2026 Lock Haven football season is fast approaching, and the Bald Eagles' first home game is set for Saturday, September 19. The home schedule features five home games.
 
Lock Haven is pleased to announce that once again - alumni, parents, friends, supporters, fans and all of Haven Nation are invited to partake in one of our favorite game environment initiatives - the Lock Haven Tailgate Zone.
 
For legal and safety reasons, anyone participating in tailgating or picnicking must adhere to the following policies and procedures. Further questions can be answered by the Lock Haven Public Safety Office.
 
Polices and Procedures:

• All purchases are non-refundable.
• A season tailgate pass includes one tailgate spot – for one vehicle only and two season ticket passes for all 2026 home football games.
• Please Note: On game day you will be parked in order of arrival and your tailgate "spot" could change from week-to-week. Physical parking spots/locations cannot be reserved and/or saved on game day.
• Tailgates and picnicking will be permitted only in designated areas.
• All vehicles must be confined to their designated space. Any additional amenities, including grills, furniture, etc., must be used within the allotted space at the Jack Stadium lot. Any tent used in the Hubert Jack Stadium tailgating lot needs to fit within the confines of the purchased tailgating spot.
• No RVs and other large vehicles will be permitted in the Hubert Jack Stadium Parking lot at this time.
• No overnight parking or camping allowed. There are no utility hookups available.
• Generators are not permitted.
• General Parking Reminder: There will be no general parking at Hubert Jack Stadium on Game Days. Additional parking reminders and advisories will be issued in the days leading up to each of the five home games in 2026.
• A shuttle will be running from the Zimmerli parking area (area 8) to the stadium on Game Day. More information will be posted in the days leading up to each of the five home games in 2026.
• There will be no drop-offs or pick-ups at the stadium on game day.
• Handicapped parking will be limited at the stadium. Handicapped parking will require either a state issued handicapped/disabled registration plate, or a state issued handicapped/disabled parking placard.
• Tailgating is intended for small groups. Tailgaters are encouraged to incorporate food into their activity and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
• The possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted ONLY within the constraints of the law. Alcohol can only be consumed prior to the game. Those violating any laws or university policies are subject to removal from the tailgating/picnicking areas and/or possible criminal and university judicial sanctions.
• Only those individuals over the age of 21 may possess, consume, transport, or store alcoholic beverages (tailgaters must have I.D. available at all times). Public Safety will be patrolling this area to enforce Commonwealth law as well as Lock Haven policies. Violators will be cited under PA Crimes Code, Section 6308. Supplying alcohol to a minor is a misdemeanor – violators will be arrested. Refusal to comply with university police, university officials, or athletic department staff will result in immediate removal from the tailgating/picnicking area.
• All alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages must be in cans, plastic bottles, or containers made of Styrofoam, plastic or a-like substance. Glass beverage containers are prohibited.
• All vehicles and bags are subject to inspection. The following items are prohibited: beer kegs, party balls, multi-quart containers of beer, or similar large volume containers items.
• Drinking games and all associated drinking paraphernalia are prohibited (beer pong, beer funnels, etc.). Prohibited items will be confiscated by Public Safety.
• Cooking may be done on natural gas or propane grills that are a minimum of two feet above the parking surface and safely away from combustible materials. The use of charcoal grills is not permitted. Also fire pits of any kind are not permitted
• Tailgating spots shall be organized in a way that allows other vehicles to access the main driving area and upon departure shall be cleaned in a manner that would allow the spot to be utilized by another vehicle. Individual vehicle owners are responsible for the proper disposal or removal of litter from their area following the conclusion of each tailgate. Receptacles will be provided. Areas left in disrepair or not reasonably clean may be charged a service fee for bringing their area back to proper compliance as well as surrender any future reservation. If an infraction under this section causes a revocation, no refund will be offered for any portion of the space already paid.
• The University is not responsible for any damage or theft of property incurred while tailgating.
• All tailgaters must respect the rights of others using the tailgating area. Tailgaters will be asked to leave the area immediately if they are disruptive, disorderly or violate state laws.
• Large, amplified sound systems are prohibited.
• Participation in activities such as throwing footballs, frisbees etc. are prohibited due to the highly congested parking space. Cornhole and latter ball are permitted, however these games must be played off of the main driving area.
• Soliciting and sales of any food, merchandise, or other products is not permitted by anyone unless they have the proper written University approval to do so.
• Platforms and stages are not permitted by anyone unless they have the proper written University approval.
• No smoking or use of tobacco products
• All University policies are enforced throughout campus including tailgate areas.
• The University Police or any other law enforcement agency reserves the right to remove any individual or group who fails to abide by these guidelines, are deemed unruly, or are not abiding by the spirit of tailgating in the University Community.
• Permanent removal from the tailgating zone will be enforced for anyone who fails to follow these policies.

Tailgate Lot Schedule

• Saturday, September 19 vs. Kutztown, 6 p.m. | Tailgate lot opens at 2 p.m. | Tailgate lot closes at 10 p.m.
• Saturday, October 3 vs. Clarion, 1 p.m. (HOMECOMING) | Tailgate lot opens at 9 a.m. | Tailgate lot closes at 5 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17 vs. Edinboro, 1 p.m. | Tailgate lot opens at 9 a.m. | Tailgate lot closes at 5 p.m.
• Saturday, October 31 vs. California (Pa.), 6 p.m. | Tailgate lot opens at 2 p.m. | Tailgate lot closes at 10 p.m.
• Saturday, November 14 vs. East Stroudsburg, 12 p.m. | Tailgate lot opens at 8 a.m. | Tailgate lot closes at 4 p.m.

*Tailgate times are subject to change; updates will be posted at LockHavenAthletics.com

Parking Advisory

• General Parking Reminder: There will be no general parking at Hubert Jack Stadium on Game Days. Additional parking reminders and advisories will be issued in the days leading up to each of the five home games in 2026.
• There will be no drop-offs or pick-ups at the stadium on game day.
• Handicapped parking will be limited at the stadium. Handicapped parking will require either a state issued handicapped/disabled registration plate, or a state issued handicapped/disabled parking placard.
• Tailgating is intended for small groups. Tailgaters are encouraged to incorporate food into their activity and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
• No RVs and other large vehicles will be permitted in the Hubert Jack Stadium Parking lot at this time.
• No overnight parking or camping allowed. There are no utility hookups available.
• Generators are not permitted.
• Fans are encouraged to park for free in the Zimmerli Lots (Lot No. 8 and 16). and use the game day shuttle (more information below).

 
Game Day Shuttle

• The game-day shuttle is free and will be running from the Zimmerli Lot (area 8) to the stadium for a set time each week. Schedule to be released in the days leading up to each home game during the 2026 season.  

*Updated: June 11, 2026