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A-GAME TAILGATE
Est. 1996
“We bring our A-Game to every tailgate.”

Latest News 8/18/08: Delaware Gameday Chart Updated

2008 A-Game Tailgate Schedule

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Enter the Red Zone

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Did you bring your A-Game today???
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The 13th season of the A-Game Tailgate is here! The A-Game Tailgate is a football phenomenon that began Oct. 19, 1996, when diehard football fans Paul and Neil took in our first University of Maryland football gameday at Byrd Stadium in College Park. We became instant fans — of the Terps and of tailgating, recruiting like-minded fans to join Team A-Game. We're entering our 10th year as season-ticket holders and have expanded the number in our group, and our tailgate parties, considerably over the years. We are proud to say that the A-Game Tailgate was named the “Top Orange Bowl Tailgate Party” by Terrapin Times magazine in January 2002, and it was featured on the Orange Bowl pregame shows of Channels 7 and 9 in Washington, D.C. The A-Game is featured on the national tailgating Web site Tailgating America. We also gained national exposure on ESPN's College Gameday on Nov. 30, 2002, before the regular season finale vs. Wake Forest. Prior to the North Carolina game Nov. 1, 2003, Jess Atkinson and FridgeTV stopped by the A-Game for an interview. FridgeTV also interviewed Team A-Game in the rain prior to the Temple game Oct. 8, 2005. The 2006 season saw us achieve our milestone 100th tailgate party.

But the Terps aren't our only passion. Team A-Game also makes regular appearances at Ravens games, and the Regents Cup Game featuring Maryland cross-state rivals Salisbury (alma mater of several A-Gamers) and Frostburg State, held annually at a neutral site in central Maryland.

Agametailgate.com will tell you a little bit about us, our history, our food and more. The links on the left will help you get around the site, and also send you to other sites of interest.

We invite you to join us! Our location for the majority of home games is Parking Lot 1d on the University of Maryland campus, right near the lane connecting 1d to Lot 1b. Click here to get a high-resolution PDF version (about 4 MB, for sharper printing) of the 2008 football parking lot map that shows the A-Game Tailgate location and parking suggestions for non-permit holders. Click here for a low-resolution PDF version of the same map. (For evening kickoffs, if we think the UM Parking Terrorists will be in a foul mood, we tailgate at the University United Methodist Church on Campus Drive. It's also on the map.)

We also travel to several Maryland road games each season and maintain an informational Web page dedicated to getting the Terrapin Nation together for tailgating in enemy territory.

Look for our 25-foot high flagpole, sporting the Maryland state flag and the red and white A-Game flag. Stop by for a Bratwurst...just make sure you bring your A-Game!

2008 UM Parking Lot Map w/Tailgate Location in Lot 1d:
Click here for high-resolution PDF for download and printing (about 4 MB)
Click here for low-resolution PDF

Latest News: 8/18/08

Team A-Game, Terps Open 2008 Season vs. Delaware

Excitement is in the air as the 13th season of the A-Game Tailgate gets underway against the Delaware Blue Hens. TeAm members should e-mail PK with what item they are bringing. Also, as an FYI for guests, UM has announced some changes to parking on campus for the 2008 football season. Click here to read more.

Schedule subject to change.

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