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

Faculty and Staff Specials Now Available!

Check out our Single Game Specials for Faculty and Staff now available under "Packges"!

The Roost Rules, Regulations, and General info

  • Access Times:
    • The Roost will open 4 hours prior to kickoff.
    • The Roost is encouraged to pack up at halftime. All personal items and trash must be removed by the end of the game.
  • 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, find your designated parking spot ( a sign with you spot # will be in front of your parking spot).
    • Please come to The Roost tent 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:
    • Please view the packages tab for pricing information. All 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

 

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Pizza Special

 4 Pizzas (Cheese or Pepperoni)

Veggie Tray

Brownies or Cookies

Soda or Water

$180.00 + tax

Feeds 12 people

Pulled Pork Special

4 lbs Pulled Pork
Buns
Potato Salad or Cole Slaw
Brownies or Cookies
Soda or Water

$200.00 + tax

Feeds 12 people

Wing Special

 100 Wings
(2 flavors)
Ranch or Bleu Cheese
Fresh Potato Chips
Tortilla Chips
French Onion Dip
Celery/Carrot Tray
Brownies or Cookies
Drink

$225.99 + tax

Feeds 12 people

We are Happy to Assist You With Your Next Game Day Tailgate!
Please Call 256-283-5522 or email Jamie.Gay@sodexo.com  to Order

You must place your order 10 days prior to gameday

View the Gamecocks' Schedule on the Jax State Sports Website