We look forward to seeing you at the Purple Reign Tailgate at the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship! Please take a moment to review the following information before you travel to Houston.
THREE STEPS TO ENTRY
Entrance to the Purple Reign Tailgate requires a 3-step process. Please follow these instructions so you and your party can enter efficiently.
Step 1: When you arrive at the NRG Park complex, you’ll pass through security and scan your game ticket. Once you’re inside the security perimeter, you won’t need to pass through security again.
Step 2: At the entrance to NRG Center (location of the Purple Reign Tailgate), present the NRG Center x CFP QR code.
Step 3: Enter the Purple Reign Tailgate with either an express entry wristband (see below) or your digital Tailgate ticket.
Download your digital tickets to use at the Tailgate entrance. A door attendant will scan each ticket.
Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Re-entry will not be allowed.
A game ticket is required to enter the NRG Park complex perimeter.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
ID is required to consume alcoholic beverages.
EXPRESS TAILGATE ENTRY
Registrants with an official Purple Reign Tailgate wristband can use the Express Entry lanes. Wristbands can be picked up in advance at the Husky Fan Desk (locations and hours below).
HUSKY FAN DESK
Hyatt Regency Houston lobby
Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
NRG Center — outside Main Entrance
Monday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Stop by the Husky Fan Desk to pick up your Tailgate wristband and get an exclusive Pepsi UW bucket hat while supplies last.
PARKING, TRANSPORTATION AND STADIUM ENTRY
Houston METRORail is the preferred option for getting to the National Championship Game — and game ticket holders can ride to the stadium for free on game day. All trains are ADA accessible, and a free accessible shuttle will be available from the Stadium Park/Astrodome Station to a drop-off point near NRG Stadium entrances. For details on taking METRORail, visit ridemetro.org.
More information about parking and transportation at NRG Park
CLEAR BAG POLICY
A clear bag policy is in effect to enter NRG Park. This applies to the Purple Reign Tailgate, College Football Playoff National Championship, and any activities located inside the security perimeter. Please review the bag policy here.
For a full list of policies, please review the Playoff Playbook PDF.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Attendees consent to their filming and sound recording as members of the audience. By entering this event site, you agree to be filmed or photographed and understand the footage may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.
ACCESSIBILITY
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, contact us at rsvp@uw.edu as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the University of Washington at 206-616-8160 or rsvp@uw.edu.
