Youngstown State University

Host your next company outing, business mixer, church event, alumni gathering or family party at a YSU football game in the M-72 tailgate lot. Hospitality tents range in size from 20'x20', 20'x30' and 20'x40'. You can also rent tables and chairs for your outing. You also receive a group discount in game tickets and parking passes.

For more information, contact the YSU Athletic Ticket Office at (330) 941-1978.

2025 Hospitality Tent Brochure

Hospitality Tent Options

Each tent reservation includes:

• Hospitality tent with two 8-foot long tables and trash containers
• Additional tables are $12 each, and chairs are $2 each (must be ordered in advance)
• Two gameday tailgate passes in the M-72 Penguin Party Lot
• Gameday beer delivery (pre-paid form)
• Gameday ice delivery (pre-paid form)
• Special group ticket pricing (contact John Vargo at jwvargo@ysu.edu or 330-941-2392)

Schedule

Noon kickoff: Tent area opens at 8 a.m.
2 p.m. kickoff: Tent area opens at 8 a.m.
6 p.m. kickoff: Tent area opens at noon

2025 Parking Lot Map

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Tent Guidelines

• The Hospitality Tent Lot (M-72) closes at kickoff
• Electricity and water are NOT available to tent holders
• Charcoal must be discarded in provided metal containers near restrooms
• Caterers may be used to service tents. However, they must have a valid tailgate pass to park in the tailgate lot.

Contact: For more information, contact Robb Schmidt (rkschmidt01@ysu.edu; 330-941-7226), Chris Sumner (cmsumner@ysu.edu; 330-941-7229) or John Vargo (jwvargo@ysu.edu; 330-941-2392) in the YSU Athletics Ticket Office.

Football Gameday Links

• Visitor's Guide
• Gameday Guide
• Group Tickets
• Schedule
• Promotions
• Parking