20 to 25 min. Sun Link streetcar to University Blvd, then walk. Hotels and restaurants on the streetcar line, which also serves 4th Avenue.
Ahmed Salama, Google Maps
Main Gate Square and University BlvdVisiting fans pick this
10 to 15 min by walk. Bars and food at the west edge of campus.
Steven Briggs, Google Maps
4th Avenue
15 to 20 min. Sun Link streetcar or walk. Shopping and nightlife district on the streetcar line between downtown and campus.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
Main Gate Square on University Boulevard, at the west edge of campus, with Gentle Ben's and Frog & Firkin. The Sun Link streetcar runs on to 4th Avenue and downtown.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Casino Del Sol Stadium
From Tucson International
From a specialist guide
TUS Tucson International, about 8 miles south of downtown Tucson.
On game day
Checked at the source
Sun Link streetcar to Warren Avenue stop, close to the stadium. Cat Tran from Park Avenue Garage. South of the stadium outside Gate 7 on 6th Street. Cat Cruiser from Phoenix. Bear Down Bash, about 2 hours before kickoff.
Parking and tailgating at Casino Del Sol Stadium
Tailgating
Checked at the source
Free for all fans on Bear Down Field, with live music, games, food trucks and a bar. It opens 3.5 hours before kickoff, with a pep rally about 90 minutes out. VIP tailgate tickets are $45 ($30 for Wildcat Club members). Mall tailgating is for season or game-specific tailgate pass holders only; 2026 passes are sold out. Big rigs park on the center Mall, smaller ones on McKale and Gittings lawns. Tailgating opens 6 hours before kickoff and stops at kickoff. Alcohol only during those 6 hours, and no open containers on streets or sidewalks. Gas grills are fine. No charcoal grills or wood fires, and no gas generators; only silent, fume-free electric ones. No tailgating in garages or lots except Lot 4052.
Game day at Casino Del Sol Stadium
Getting in
Checked at the source
Bag policy: Clear plastic or vinyl bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch about the size of a hand.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
The free Cat Tran from Park Avenue Garage resumes after the third quarter and runs until 1 hour after the game; buses leave when full. Mall tailgates must clear within 1 hour of the final whistle.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't plan to tailgate on the UA Mall without a pass: Mall spots are for pass holders and 2026 passes are sold out. Go to the free Bear Down Bash instead.
Food and drink at Casino Del Sol Stadium
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Keith Naber, Google Maps
Gentle Ben's
865 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Brewpub on University Boulevard just off campus.
Away fans: campus brewpub; takes reservations for groups.
Frog & Firkin, Google Maps
Frog & Firkin
874 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
University-area pub with English pub food, deep dish pizza and a big indoor-outdoor deck for games.
Away fans: sports pub that shows the big games.
Things to do around Casino Del Sol Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Outing65 points
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
It's a zoo, botanical garden, and museum all in one, with two miles of desert paths just west of Tucson.
$$. The day before
Outing75 points
Saguaro National Park
You'll find giant saguaro cactus in two park districts, each about 10 miles from Tucson.
$. 10 hours before kickoff
Landmark65 points
Mission San Xavier del Bac
This Spanish mission was founded in 1692, and the church you see today dates from 1783 to 1797.
Free. 9 hours before kickoff
Tailgate75 points
Bear Down Bash
It's a free pregame party on Bear Down Field with live music, food trucks, a bar, and a pep rally.
Free. 3 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Ritual75 points
Wildcat Walk
The team gets off the bus at Cherry and University 2.5 hours before kickoff and walks through the tailgates.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views at Casino Del Sol Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Lower level1 to 36East 100s, west loge and Sands Club101 to 129East upper deck201 to 209Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.
