
Fan Zone Tailgating
To elevate the tailgate experience for our athletic donors, increase support for Highland Cavalier athletics, and provide additional tailgating opportunities for Highland Cavalier fans, the College offers The Valley Fan Zone Tailgate Lot, The Highland Cavalier Fan Zone Tailgate Lot, and reserved season seating in Carl Smith Stadium.
The Valley Fan Zone Tailgate Lot
The donation levels for entry into The Valley Fan Zone Tailgate lot, which is located above Carl Smith Stadium and offers a breathtaking view of Beaty-Richmond Field, are listed below:
Donation Levels:
- $1,500 Red level tailgate Space offers exceptional views of Beaty-Richmond Field, a reserved space, preset UVA Wise branded canopy for use on game days, Highland Cavalier Swag package, and two season passes. Donation to the general athletic fund, supporting the athletics program, including football.
- $1,250 Gray level tailgate space offers excellent views of Beaty-Richmond Field, a reserved space, preset UVA Wise branded canopy for use on game days, Highland Cavalier Swag package, and two season passes. Donation to the general athletic fund, supporting the athletics program, including football.
- $1,000 Primary level parking offers first-come, first-served parking outside of the Gray level and Red level tailgating sections. Includes two season passes. Donation to general athletics, football, or any sports program.

*Red and Gray spaces are limited; therefore, gifts at these levels do not guarantee access to a Red or Gray space, but will be offered based on availability at the time a reservation is made. For Red and Gray level donors without initial access to a reserved space, these may be offered on a game by game basis. In this case, the Office of Advancement will notify donors of space availability each week based on a lottery system.
The Highland Cavalier Fan Zone
Highland Cavalier fans will also have access to the Highland Cavalier Fan Zone Tailgate Lot, which is located directly across from Carl Smith Stadium. This is an ABC-designated tailgate area, which is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and includes two season passes.
- Donation Levels:$500 – Season permit to the Highland Cavalier Fan Zone – donation to general athletics supporting the athletics program including football
- $100 – Single game permit to the Highland Cavalier Fan Zone, if not already sold out – donation to general athletics supporting the athletics program including football
Reserved Season Seating in Carl Smith Stadium
With a donation to support general athletics, you can have one of the best seats in the house with reserved seating in Carl Smith Stadium, located in the seat back section below the Ramseyer Press Box on the stadium’s home side.
Donation Levels:
- $120 – One seat
- $200 – Two seats
Make a Gift
Make a gift to athletics to qualify for the Valley Fan Zone, the Highland Cavalier Fan Zone, or reserved seating.
For more information, contact the Office of Athletic Giving at 276-328-0259, or by email at athleticgiving@uvawise.edu.