Welcome to the Roost

A sea of crowded red Roost tailgate tents stand out under a blue game day sky in autumn.

Welcome to The Roost! We are Jax State's premiere tailgating location. We offer season and single game tailgate spots for football season. Each spot includes a tent and table that are set up prior to your arrival and a designated parking spot. Please check out our packages below for more information and prices. Be sure to check out our rules and regulations before purchasing a tailgate spot. For questions or inquires please contact theroost@jsu.edu

The Roost Rules, Regulations, and General info

  • Access Times:
    • The Roost will open at 9am for all Saturday games (10am for 6:00pm or later games).
    • The Roost will shutdown at halftime. All personal items and trash must be removed by this time.
  • Upon arrival:
    • In order to be let in the parking lot free of charge, you will need to give your name and tailgate spot # to the parking attendant.
    • Once inside, continue to the TMB lawn and find your designated parking spot ( a sign with you spot # will be in front of your parking spot).
    • Come to the Roost trailer on the TMB lawn to check in and receive your complimentary SWAG bag!!
  • Clean up:
    • There will be trashcans located around the lawn to dispose of all garbage. There will also be hot ash bins located on the lawn to properly dispose of any hot ashes.
  • Pricing/Payment:
    • Single game spots are $35.00 each and season spots are $210.00. Tailgate spots are non-refundable!
  • Permitted Items:
    • Grills
    • Fire pits
    • Small, quiet generators
    • Alcohol in a can or cup
    • Food
    • Coolers
    • Decorations
    • Extra tables/chairs
  • Prohibited Items:
    • Personal tents
    • Loud generators
    • Glass bottles

 

Touchdown Package
Season tailgate spot: $210.00


Field Goal Package
Single game tailgate spots: $35.00

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Grill Special

 Hamburger
Hotdog
Condiments
(mayo, ketchup, mustard)
Chips
Cookie
Drink

$12.99 / person

Pulled Pork Special

Pulled Pork
Buns
Potato Salad
or
Cole Slaw
Brownies
or
Cookie
Drink

$16.99/ person

Wing Special

 100 Wings
(2 flavors)
Ranch or Bleu Cheese
Chips
(Potato, Pita,
and Tortilla Chips)

Dips
(French Onion,
Spinach, Buffalo Chicken Dip)

Celery/Carrot Tray
Dessert
Drink

$21.99/person
8 wings per person

Pick Three

*Comes in 3 dozen

Chicken Tenders
Meatballs
Pigs in Blanket
Mac & Chz Bites
Jalapeno Poppers
Spring Rolls
Corn Nuggets
PLUS
Chips & Salsa
Dessert
Drink

$18.99/ person

Pizza Special

 4 Pizzas
(Cheese or Pepperoni)
Veggie Tray
Dessert
Drink

$14.99/ person

We are Happy to Assist You With Your Next Tailgate Menu!
*A minimum of 12 people is required to order from this menu
Please Call 256-310-8596 or
email MEREDITH.STRAIN@sodexo.com to Order

View the Gamecocks' Schedule on the Jax State Sports Website

The Roost is located on the lawn of the Theron Montgomery Building (The TMB). 

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