Yale Bowl guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Yale Bowl holds 61,446 fans and is home to Yale Bulldogs (NCAA FCS, Ivy League). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 7, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the gates open at Yale Bowl?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Yale Bowl?

Tailgating is permitted on football gamedays in designated lots (Lot A, Lot D, Lot F, Lot F Special, Lot H, Lot YUAD), beginning three hours prior to kickoff when parking lots open and ending at kickoff. Gas grills with a maximum 20 lb propane cylinder are allowed; kegs, glass containers, open fires, amplified music, and generators are not.

Is there a sun and shade map for Yale Bowl?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model for this stadium. Our sun and shade maps need a recent lidar survey and a section-by-section seating map, so we cover the bigger FBS and NFL stadiums first. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

• Bags: Acceptable bags are a 12in x 12in x 6in clear bag, a gallon-sized clear zipper-lock bag, or a handheld purse 6.5in x 4.5in or smaller with no strap. Non-conforming items can be stored at the complimentary bag check outside Gate C, which opens two hours before kickoff. Bag policy.
• Getting there: The Athletic Department provides free round-trip shuttle buses from Payne Whitney Gymnasium to the Yale Bowl, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on gamedays. Parking and transit.

Related: Yale Bowl parking and transit · Yale Bowl bag policy.