DUDLEY, Mass. (8/6/2025) –The 2025 Nichols football tailgating schedule has been released, with single-game and season-pass packages now available. The tailgate lot, located in the back of the north end zone, will be open for each of Nichols' four home football games, weather permitting.
If you would like to purchase tickets for the 2024 tailgating season, click
HERE or visit "Football Tailgating" under Fan Zone on the website.
2025 HOME SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 13th vs U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – 1:00 PM
Gates open at 11:30 AM | close at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th vs New England College (Homecoming) - 1:00 PM
Gates open at 11:30 AM | close at 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 25th vs Endicott College – 12:00 PM
Gates open at 10:30 AM | close at 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th vs Husson University – 12:00 p.m.
Gates open at 10:30 AM | close at 4:00 PM
TAILGATING POLICY AND GUIDELINES
Tailgating is an important part of the game day experience for you, the fan. We are committed to creating a fan-friendly environment that is safe for all to enjoy. Tailgating is a time for celebrating team and school spirit among family and friends.
All spectators should exhibit good sportsmanship in accordance with the Conference of New England (CNE) and NCAA policy. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial, or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.
Parking lots open 90 minutes before kickoff and close 60 minutes following the conclusion of the Saturday games. The tailgating lot will close IMMEDIATELY following Friday night home games. Dudley Police & Nichols College Public Safety will be present to ensure that you enjoy the game in a safe and comfortable environment. For your safety and enjoyment of all, we ask that you please help by observing these tailgating guidelines.
Any person consuming beer or wine on College property must be at least 21 years of age and may not serve alcohol to minors. Dudley Police and Public Safety will patrol the tailgating areas to check for violations of the policy. Any fan in possession of alcohol in the tailgating area may be asked to show valid identification (proof of age).
** Only Beer and Wine are permissible on Nichols College property. No hard alcohol. For more information, please refer to the alcohol policy at https://www.nichols.edu/f/Alcohol_Policy.pdf
Beer and wine are permitted in designated areas only. Please obey the signs.
Absolutely no 'drinking games.' Public intoxication and alcohol-impaired behavior will be addressed aggressively by law enforcement.
Trash bags will be given out upon arrival to the games. Please take your trash back with you.
Propane grills are permissible, but only up to 20-gallon tanks.
Prohibited Items
- Amplified Sound – Speakers that are stand-alone or artificial noisemakers
- Open flames/charcoal grills and deep fryers
- Kegs
- Glass containers
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE GUIDELINES, ALONG WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS, STADIUM, OR EVENT POLICIES MAY RESULT IN CITATION OR ARREST AS WELL AS LOSS OF TAILGATING PRIVILEGES AND/OR GAME TICKETS.
