USC Football Weekenders

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Registration is now open!

We are excited to once again hit the road for Football Weekenders! Join the USC Alumni Association in this treasured tradition as we cheer on the Trojans throughout the 2023 football season. Keep in mind – all of last year’s tailgates sold out, so make sure to register early.

Registration for pre-game tailgates and Weekender activities is open – check back for additional events and information!

About

We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming 2023 Football Weekenders!

Please note that USC tailgate event tickets do not include game tickets. If you would like to purchase game tickets, please visit the host school’s website for more information.

In partnership with the USC Alumni Association, local alumni plan various events and activities at each away game. Past activities include:

  • Pep Rally with The Trojan Marching Band
  • Pre-Game Tailgates
  • Alumni Mixers

Arizona State

USC @ Arizona State University
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | Kick-off 7:30 p.m. PT

Sun Devil Stadium
500 E. Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85287

Trojan Marching Band Alumni and Friends Mixer– Free to all guests!
Friday, September 22 | 6:00 p.m.
Palo Verde Lounge at Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
*Guests will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverage.

USCAA Official Pre-Game Tailgate

Join us for the pre-game tailgate at the Wilson Tasting Room
Saturday, September 23 | 4:00 p.m. PT
Four Peaks Brewing Co. 
2401 S. Wilson Street
Tempe, AZ 85282.

*Please note that we will be accepting walk-up registration on a first-come first-served basis. Due to limited availability, admission is not guaranteed.

Accommodations

Check out our alumni hotel discounts and deals on rental cars! Enter the passcode “Tommy” for special access.

Register for the Arizona State Tailgate

Colorado – Boulder

USC @ Colorado University – Boulder
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Kick-off 10:00 a.m. MT
For football game tickets in the USC section, click here.

Folsom Field
2400 Colorado Ave.
Boulder, CO 80305

Trojan Marching Band Pep Rally – Free to all guests!
Friday, September 29 | 12:00 p.m.
Denver Performing Arts Complex – Sculpture Park
1736 Speer Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204

USC Marshall School of Business Dean’s Reception
Friday, September 29 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MDT
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square
1600 20th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Click here to register

Trojan Marching Band Alumni and Friends Mixer– Free to all guests!
Friday, September 29 | 6:00 p.m.
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte Street
Denver, CO 80202
*Guests will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverage.

USCAA Official Pre-Game Tailgate

Join us on the CU – Boulder campus for the pre-game tailgate at the University Memorial Center Terrace.
Saturday, September 30 | 7:15 a.m. MT
University of Colorado – Boulder Campus
1669 Euclid Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302

Accommodations

Check out our alumni hotel discounts and deals on rental cars! Enter the passcode “Tommy” for special access.

Register for the Colorado Tailgate

Notre Dame

USC @ University of Notre Dame
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | Kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET (local time)

Notre Dame Stadium
2010 Moose Krause Circle
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Weekender Central
Weekender Central is located in the Lincoln Park Ballroom of Westin Michigan Avenue, 909 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. Here, you will collect your credentials for all Weekender events and learn more about the hosted events over the weekend. Also, don’t miss your chance to visit the USC Bookstore on the road! They will have a selection of USC gear and commemorative items for purchase.
Weekender Central will be open:
Thursday, October 12 – Saturday, October 14 | Check back for times! CT

The Trojan Marching Band Pep Rally – Free to all guests!
Friday, October 13 | 12:00 p.m. CT
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Latino Alumni Association Notre Dame Weekender Reception – Click here to register!
Friday, October 13 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT
Offshore Rooftop and Bar
1000 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

USC Marshall School of Business Dean’s Reception
Friday, October 13 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Click here to register

Chi-Town Cheers for Dornsife featuring Dean Amber D. Miller
Friday, October 13 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Click here to register.

USCAA Official Pre-Game Tailgate & Transportation

Join us on the Notre Dame campus for the pre-game tailgate.
Saturday, October 14 | 4:00 p.m. ET
137 W Angela Blvd
South Bend, Indiana 46617

Game day round-trip ground transportation between Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago and the University of Notre Dame will be available for purchase. Buses depart Westin Michigan Avenue for Notre Dame’s campus at 12:30 p.m. CT and start the return trip 30 minutes after the game clock hits 0:00.

Accommodations

Check out our hotel discounts and rental car deals exclusively for Trojans. Enter the passcode “Tommy” for special access.

Register for the Notre Dame Tailgate

Cal

USC @ University of California – Berkeley
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | Kick-off TBA

California Memorial Stadium
2227 Piedmont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94720

Weekender Central
Weekender Central is at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111. Here, you will collect your credentials for all Weekender events and learn more about the hosted events over the weekend. Also, don’t miss your chance to visit the USC Bookstore on the road! They will have a selection of USC gear and commemorative items for purchase.
Weekender Central will be open:
Thursday, October 26 – Saturday, October 28 | Check back for times!

USC Alumni Mixer – Click here to register!
Friday, October 27 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
High Horse – just a 10-minute walk from the Pep Rally!
582 Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94111

The Trojan Marching Band Pep Rally – Free to all guests!
Friday, October 27 | 7:00 p.m. PT
Embarcadero Plaza
Market Street & Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

USCAA Official Pre-Game Tailgate & Transportation

Join us on Cal’s campus for the pre-Game tailgate at the International House
Saturday, October 28 | 3 hours prior to kick-off
2299 Piedmont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94720
Game day round-trip ground transportation between the Hyatt Regency San Francisco to the International House will be available for purchase.

APAA Dim Sum – Click here to register!
Sunday, October 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT
HL Peninsula Pearl
1590 Old Bayshore Hwy
Burlingame, CA 94010

Lambda LGBTQ+ Brunch – Click here to register!
Sunday, October 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Fable
558 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Hotel Accommodations

Looking for a place to stay? Secure a reservation at a special discounted rate at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco – just make sure to book before October 4th. Check out other hotel discounts and rental car deals exclusively for Trojans. Enter the passcode “Tommy” for special access.

Register for the Cal Weekender

Oregon

USC @ University of Oregon
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Kick-off TBA

Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401x

USCAA Official Pre-Game Tailgate

Join us for the pre-game tailgate at Essig Field
Saturday, November 11 | 3 hours prior to kick-off
2525 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401

Accommodations

Check out our alumni hotel discounts and deals on rental cars! Enter the passcode “Tommy” for special access.

Register for the Oregon Weekender

Purchase Game Tickets

Tickets for USC Football away games are available for Trojan Athletic Fund members. If you are interested in purchasing football tickets to USC away games and would like to become a Trojan Athletic Fund member, please call 213-740-4155.

For home game tickets, please visit www.usctrojans.com/tickets or call 213-740- GOSC.

Code of Conduct

To help us ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all event attendees are expected to adhere to the following standards.

Please…

  • Be considerate and respectful to fellow guests, volunteers, staff members, and all other personnel.
  • Be mindful and treat those around you with common courtesy.
  • Refrain for demeaning, discriminatory, intimidating, or harassing behavior and speech, including the use of foul language.
  • Refrain from excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of illegal substances. Smoking is not permitted.
  • Abide by all rules and regulations of the event venue.

The USC Alumni Association reserves the right to refuse entry or remove a guest from the event and any time at its discretion. Participants asked to stop any untoward behavior are expected to comply immediately. Further action may result in removal from the event without a refund and exclusion from future university events.

Your attendance at this event acknowledges your understanding of and adherence to the USC Alumni Code of Conduct.