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WELCOME WILDCAT FANS!
Welcome to the Official Northwestern Alumni Association Outback Bowl Tour! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following information carefully, as it will provide valuable details about your gameday package. We encourage you to visit the NAA and Sports & Entertainment Travel Hospitality Desk to pick up your materials prior to gameday. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to seeing you in Tampa!
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NAA and SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GAMEDAY WILL CALL
The NAA and Sports & Entertainment Travel Hospitality Desk will be located inside the main lobby at the Marriott Waterside hotel. Here you can pick up your N Zone Tailgate Party Pass and Game Ticket (if added on as part of your Sports & Entertainment Travel tailgate package purchase). Please note: if you purchased a group of tickets under your name, it is your responsibility to pick up your entire group’s tickets and distribute them accordingly. Hospitality desk hours and location below.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
700 S Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 221-4900
Wednesday, December 30: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 31: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Parking at the Marriott Waterside
Valet Parking: $24 per day
Short-Term Valet Parking (Day Time Only): $18 per day
Self-Parking: $9.50 per day in S. Regional Parking Garage. Next day rate begins at 6am |
Gameday Tailgate Will Call
If you do not pick up your tickets ahead of time at the Marriott Waterside, the N Zone Tailgate Passes and Game Tickets (if added to your package) will be available for pickup at the tailgate located at the entrance of Mercedes Benz Corporate Tent Village. Look for the N Zone Tailgate Sign and NAA and Sports & Entertainment Travel staff will be there to check you in. Please note: if you purchased a group of tickets under your name, it is your responsibility to pick up your entire group’s tickets and distribute them accordingly. |
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N Zone Tailgate at Hillsborough Community College Soccer Field
January 1, 2016
9:00 am – 11:30 am
The N Zone tailgate includes: a pre-game buffet, beverages including beer and wine, face-painting, and door prize drawings to win signed items by Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald. Be sure to arrive on time to enjoy entertainment by the Wildcat Marching Band, cheerleaders and Willie the Wildcat and to hear remarks by President Morty Schapiro and Northwestern Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips.
The N Zone Tailgate is located immediately next to the Outback Bowl Mercedes Benz Corporate Tent Village, on campus at Hillsborough Community College, just west of the stadium, across Dale Mabry. The entrance is on the south side of the former soccer fields, next to the paved parking lots. See the map in the section below for more details.
Patrons can access the area by parking at HCC, or by parking at any stadium lot and crossing at the corner of Dale Mabry and Tampa Bay Blvd. Information regarding parking is below.
After the tailgate, you can get to the game by exiting at the northeast corner of the area, cross Dale Mabry for easy access to the Club Lounge entrance. Tampa Police will be available to assure a safe and convenient walk across the street.
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ADDITIONAL TAILGATE LOCATION AND PARKING INFORMATION BELOW
Parking is available on a first-come, first served basis. Patrons pay for parking upon entry into the lots- only cash is accepted. Advance parking is not sold for this game. Lots will open at 9:00 a.m.
Types of Vehicles |
Price |
Parking Lots |
Cars &
Motorcycles |
$25 per space |
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14 & Hillsborough Community College
Lots A, C (Disabled: first come, first served) |
Buses |
$100 per vehicle |
Lots 8, 13, & 14
*Overnight parking is not available on stadium property. |
Campers &
Limousines |
$75 per vehicle |
Lots 8, 13, & 14
*Overnight parking is not available on stadium property. |
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Traffic Info
Find out what Tampa Bay traffic is like by calling 511, visiting FL511.com, or checking the free Florida 511 mobile apps. You also can get traffic updates on Twitter by following @FL511_TampaBay, @FL_511_I4 or @FL511_I75. |
Call Center
For pre-trip inquiries please call the following number:
Sports & Entertainment Travel 888-404-5622
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am-7:00 pm CST
Sat-Sun noon – 5:00 pm CST
Closed – Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
For assistance on gameday, please call the following numbers:
Jessica Beckhart – 847-868-0092
Debbie Owens – 217-474-5421 |
Tampa Weather
Outback Bowl PDF Fan Guide
Stadium Policies
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