Group gathered in tailgating area

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:

  • $1,000 – Primary level parking & tailgating (first-come, first-served basis outside of Premium and Premier tailgating sections and includes two season passes) – donation to general athletics, football, or any sports program
  • For an additional $250, which must support general athletics or football, donors may secure a Premium level tailgating space ($1,250 total), which offers exceptional views of Beaty-Richmond Field (includes a reserved space, preset UVA Wise branded canopy for use on game days, Highland Cavalier swag package, and two season passes)
  • For an additional $500, which must support general athletics or football, donors may secure a Premier level tailgating space ($1,500 total), which offers exceptional views of Beaty-Richmond Field (includes a reserved space, preset UVA Wise branded canopy for use on game days, Highland Cavalier swag package, and two season passes)
Aerial of field and tailgating area

*Premium and Premier spaces are limited; therefore, gifts at these levels do not guarantee access to a Premium or Premier space, but will be offered based on availability at the time a reservation is made. For Premium and Premier 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, football, or any sports program
  • $100 – Single game permit to the Highland Cavalier Fan Zone, if not already sold out – donation to general athletics or football only

Fan Zone tailgate lot

Reserved Season Seating in Carl Smith Stadium

With a donation to support either general athletics or football, 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

Seats in the stadium

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.