Tailgating

We look forward to welcoming our Pioneer community to campus in-person this fall! Mark the Fall 2022 Football Schedule in your calendar. All alumni and friends are invited to tailgate at every home game. At each pre-game tailgate, special gatherings and halftime celebrations will take place.


Saturday, September 3
Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2
Football Game vs. Western Connecticut State: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 
 
Tailgate Gatherings:
WP Football Parents/Families
WP Physical Plant Operations Staff Members
 
Registration is highly encouraged. Please register here.

Saturday, September 17
Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2
Football Game vs. Keystone College: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 
 
Tailgate Gatherings:
University Day – All WP Divisions
 
Registration is highly encouraged. Please register here.

Saturday, October 8
Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2
Football Game vs. Salisbury University: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 
 
Tailgate Gatherings:
All Colleges including Honors College, Library, Provost and Continuing and Professional Education
All College Advisory Councils
Academic Student Clubs and Organizations

Saturday, October 15
Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2
Football Game vs. Rowan University: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 
 
Tailgate Gatherings:
Student-Athlete Gathering
Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration
Class of 2022 Reunion
WP Legacy Families
WP Sweetheart Couples 

Saturday, October 29
Homecoming and Family Day  
Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2 
Football Game vs. The College of New Jersey: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 
Pre-game tailgate, carnival, the football game and more!

Alumni and friends are welcome to bring food, drinks and grills for a traditional tailgate experience. Proper ID is required. View the campus map.

Stay tuned for updates and more information. For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@wpunj.edu or 973.720.2175.