SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State Athletics Department has announced changes to Texas State Tailgating ahead of the 2019 college football season.  

The concept of a new, centralized tailgate area is being introduced to bring all Bobcat fans, including alumni and students, together to create a great gameday atmosphere. The new setup will be in the east side parking lot (between the football stadium and the Bobcat Track and Field Complex) of Bobcat Stadium. Aptly named, Tailgate Central will house the Alumni Association Katze Beer Garden, the "T" Association Athletic Alumni Tailgate, the Freshman Tailgate Party, along with other interactive games, live music, and other opportunities for fans to experience game day whether you are setting up your own tailgate or just enjoying the festivities.

Within Tailgate Central will be Bobcat Boulevard. Athletic department partners, such as Coca-Cola, H-E-B and Bud Light, will provide tailgate games, giveaways and experiences for our fans like the Powerade Fall Football Tour, H-E-B Toss Up, and Bud Light Zone. At one end of Bobcat Boulevard live music can heard from some of the best bands and DJ's in the area.

Highlighting Tailgate Central will be the team walk, known as the Cat Walk, which will take place approximately two-and-a-half hours prior to kick off every home game. This will be an opportunity for fans to welcome and celebrate the Bobcat team as they arrive at the stadium. This, along with the Bobcat Charge featuring a parade of Texas State Strutters, Cheerleaders and Bobcat Marching Band into the stadium will all take place on Bobcat Boulevard for participation of all fans approximately an hour prior to kickoff. This will be an opportunity for tailgaters to follow them into the stadium for the start of the game.

Fans looking to tailgate in grass space will find several opportunities available to them this season. Grass tailgating options will be available on the field directly in front of the University Events Center and on a portion Spring Lake Field, formerly the golf course on Aquarena Springs drive. Vehicles will not be allowed on the green space, but parking is close for both areas. Fans can set up tents, tables, and chairs in these spaces. It is important for tailgaters to avoid leaving a footprint, so tent staking will be prohibited. All tailgate patrons in tailgate central, in grass tailgating areas, and reserved parking lots are expected to clean up their area at the conclusion of the tailgate.

Finally, the athletic department can provide you with a space, tent, and other accommodations in Tent Village if needed. Tent Village is located near Lot 1 on the west side of Bobcat Stadium. Several spots are available and packages start at $600. To learn more about Tent Village or to book a spot visit TXST.com/TentVillage or call 512-245-2272.

Setup for Tailgate Central will begin the day before home games and fans may begin tailgating on game day six hours prior to kickoff.

For additional parking, fans are encouraged to park in the Mill Street or Thorpe Lane parking lots. Both spots offer a quick walk over to the Tailgate Central Lot. Bobcat Club members can easily access the Tailgate Central Lot from all four donor lots. New parking options are also available in the University Events Center Parking lot and Lot 5 located in a portion of the Strahan Arena Parking lot. Tailgating is also encouraged in Lot 5. For information on obtaining a reserved parking spot around Bobcat Stadium contact the Bobcat Club at bobcatclub@txstate.edu or call 512-245-2114.

The Bobcat Tram Game Day Shuttle will continue to pick up at three locations on campus, the LBJ Student Center, San Jacinto Hall, and the Edward Gary Street Garage. Free parking is available at the Woods Street and Matthews garage. The shuttles will drop off fans immediately adjacent to Tailgate Central this season.

In the coming weeks, more information will be released including specifics for how to access these areas and enjoy game day at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State will open the 2019 season with a nationally televised midweek game at Texas A&M beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29.

Texas State opens the home slate against the Wyoming Cowboys at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7. In addition to Wyoming, the Bobcats will host Georgia State (Sept. 21), Nicholls (Sept. 28), ULM (Oct. 10), South Alabama (Nov. 9), and Troy (Nov. 16). Season tickets can be purchased by contacting the Texas State Athletic Ticket Office at 512-245-2272 or online at TXST.com/tickets. Fans can contact the ticket office via email by sending questions to gametickets@txstate.edu. Prices for season tickets start as low as $80 for one general-admission season ticket. Priority seating options are still available. Part of the purchase price for each ticket goes to the Bobcat Club, which continues to raise scholarship funds for Texas State student-athletes.

Texas State football fans can get a behind the scenes view of the football program by visiting the Jake Spavital "Game Time" Radio Show at Chimy's on Tuesday nights throughout the season. In total, the show will be live from Chimy's seven times with hour-long shows beginning at 6 p.m. The first show will air on Aug. 27. The remaining live shows will be on Sept. 3, 17, and 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and 12.

For a complete list of all our new tailgate options and rules visit txstatebobcats.com.

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