Tailgating

We are looking forward to 2024 Tailgating events! Don't miss our line up.


Saturday, September 14

Pre-Game Tailgate: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2

Football Game vs. Dickinson: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 

On site registration!

Tailgate Theme:

WP Communiversity Day 

Halftime Recognition:

50th Anniversary of Black Studies on Campus

Check out photos from Black Alumni Weekend Walking Tour, and Tailgating/Communiversity Day 2024!


Saturday, October 19

Pre-Game Tailgate: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lot 2

Pioneer Cornhole Tournament: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lot 2

Football Game vs. Ursinus: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium 

Halftime Recognition:

10th Anniversary of the Pesce Family Mentoring Institute 

On site tailgating registration!

Pioneer Cornhole Tournament advance registration here!


Saturday, November 9

Homecoming and Family Day

REGISTER HERE!

Pre-Game Tailgate: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lot 2 

Carnival: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Practice Field

Football Game vs. TCNJ: 1:00 p.m. | Wightman Stadium - Admission to the game is free for all on Homecoming Day!

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 and view the Homecoming and Family Day website for updates and more information. For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@wpunj.edu or 973.720.2175.

Despite the rainy weather, Homecoming 2023 was a huge success! Check out the photos here!

View the Tailgating Guidelines