NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State Athletics announced the 2026 sales schedule for tailgate reservations and Spartan Cabana packages, with both becoming available beginning Tuesday, July 1.
Members of the Norfolk State Athletics Foundation (NSUAF) will receive the first opportunity to reserve tailgate spaces and Spartan Cabanas beginning July 1 before reservations open to the general public on July 10.
Fans can elevate their Norfolk State football gameday experience through reserved tailgate locations and premium Spartan Cabana hospitality packages at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
Season tailgate passes are available for $1,000, while season RV passes are $1,250. Standard single-game tailgate spaces are $200, with additional spaces available for $500 per space. Tailgate pricing increases for select games, with single-game spaces priced at $275 for the Hampton 'Battle of the Bay' and $325 for Homecoming on the Main Field ($300 in Lot 3). Single-game RV spaces are $250, increasing to $300 for Hampton and $400 for Homecoming. A $500 stage fee applies to any tailgate reservation utilizing a stage.
Tailgating remains one of the signature traditions of Norfolk State football, opening four hours prior to kickoff unless otherwise communicated and concluding two hours following the end of each game.
Fans interested in reserving a tailgate space should contact Joy Colden-Hepbourn at jacolden-hepbourn@nsu.edu or Yanora Wade at ywade@nsu.edu for reservation information and assistance.
Supporters looking for a premium gameday experience can reserve a Spartan Cabana for the 2026 season. A 10x10 cabana accommodating up to 10 guests is available for $1,200 per game, while a 10x20 cabana accommodating up to 20 guests is available for $1,800 per game. For the Hampton 'Battle of the Bay' and Homecoming games, 10x10 cabanas are $1,800, while 10x20 cabanas are $3,200. Fans may also purchase a 10x10 season cabana package for $6,600.
Ideal for corporate outings, employer appreciation events, alumni gatherings, family celebrations, and group entertainment, Spartan Cabanas provide an exclusive hospitality setting overlooking all the action at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
Cabana reservations may be made by contacting Arnold Malloy at afmalloy@nsu.edu.
The Spartans will host six home games during the 2026 season, welcoming Winston-Salem State (Aug. 29), Hampton (Sept. 19), Virginia-Lynchburg for Homecoming (Oct. 10), Delaware State (Oct. 31), North Carolina Central (Nov. 7), and Howard (Nov. 21) to William "Dick" Price Stadium.
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