Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

Welcome to the Lion Spots tailgating reservation page! The button below will lead you to the site where you can request a tailgating space for each of the five home games this season. Please read the following tailgating policies below before you begin. If you have any questions about tailgating, you can contact the LAA Offices at (985) 549-5226. We can't wait to see you in Friendship Circle!

**PLEASE REMEMBER:  STUDENT SPACES ARE GREEN: $20/game or $80/season 
  FAN SPACES OUTER CIRCLE: $65/game or $260/Season 
FAN SPACES INNER CIRCLE: $75/game or $300/Season 
 BLUE SPACES CANNOT BE RESERVED!

• Football parking passes are administered through the Southeastern Ticket office. For additional information or questions regarding parking, please call (985) 549-LION(5466).
• Parking lots will open 6 hours prior to the start of the game and must be cleared after the conclusion of the game. Re-entry is not allowed in game day parking lots.
• Parking in Lots A, B, and RV are paid-to-park lots. No vehicles will be allowed within these lots without a parking pass or paying (cash only) at the entrance on game day. Handicapped parking is available in Lots A, B and Twelve Oaks.
• Recreation vehicles with the proper permit may begin to arrive after 5:00 p.m. the evening prior to game day and must display proper reserved hangtag in clear sight for parking staff to verify on game day.
• Please enter parking lots by these designated streets:
  • Twelve Oaks Lot - Mane St.
  • RV Lot - West Ned McGehee Dr.
  • Lot A & B - West Dakota St.
  • Friendship Circle Tailgating Drop Off - East Ned McGehee from North Oak St.
• Reservations for tailgating are made through our interactive tailgate map. There is NO PARKING allowed in Friendship Circle. This will help create a pedestrian safe environment for tailgating. Fans are welcome to unload in Friendship Circle up until 5 hours before kickoff on game day and the circle will re-open to vehicles 5 minutes after kickoff to pick up.
• SLU is a smoke and tobacco free campus. No pets are allowed in tailgate area. It is strictly enforced that you must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol on the premises. Keep our campus beautiful by disposing of trash in a receptacle.
• Explicit music with offensive language is prohibited within Friendship Circle. Consideration of your tailgating neighbors is essential.
• Individuals, groups and organizations hosting or participating in tailgate parties are responsible for their own conduct and are expected to respect the rights of others and the University community.
• SLU Athletics promotes a safe, secure and enjoyable environment for all fans. Athletics asks that all fans adhere to these values while tailgating.

Tailgating Reservation Policies & Details

Please see the University's full Tailgating Policy here

• All reservations must be submitted to the Lion Spots website to request a spot. Please note: the space is not reserved unless paid for. From there, you will receive an email confirmation to the email address provided.
• Thru traffic is allowed up to 5 hours before kick-off (for drop-off) and 5 minutes after kick-off (for pick-up).
• Friendship Circle is pedestrian only – once drop-offs are made, you must relocate your vehicle outside of Friendship Circle.  Any violators are subject to being towed at the owner's expense. This will be enforced by the University Police Department.
• Please note that signage will not be placed out for you.
• Per the University's tailgating policy, the President of the student organization must submit the request to reserve a green student organization tailgating spot. Limit of one space per student organization.
• The reservation system is set to tentatively open on August 3, 2026 for public access or July 27, 2026 for current football season ticket holders.
• All spaces are on a first-come-first-served basis
• When a spot has been approved and paid for, the name of the reserver will appear on the space.
• Tip on reserving: Satellite view on Google Maps is the best view to look at where the spots are located.
• To cancel your space after approval, please contact the LAA offices at laa@southeastern.edu with your spot number and game. Please note that payments processed incur a credit card processing fee that cannot be refunded. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellations requested during game week.
• If the reserver of a space plans to swap or exchange a space, please send an email with both parties copied to laa@southeastern.edu
• By reserving a LionSpots tailgating space, you agree to follow the University's Tailgating Policies and Procedures. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the loss of your reserved tailgating space.

*Game times and information are subject to change. Spaces are non-refundable due to game changes or cancellations