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Commodore Tailgates

2026 Tailgate Tour  

The Vanderbilt Alumni Association and the National Commodore Club invite you to join us in Athens, GA, to cheer on the Dores vs. the Georgia Bulldogs! 

Kick off the festivities with the Commodore Happy Hour in Atlanta, GA on Oct. 2, then get ready to show your Commodore spirit at the official Commodore Tailgate on game day.

Connect with fellow alumni, parents, families and fans as we come together to cheer on our Commodores in true BLACK and GOLD style!

Friday, October 2

  • Commodore Happy Hour in Atlanta

    Join us in Atlanta the night prior and get in the spirit with Commodore fans! The Commodore Happy Hour includes two drink tickets and heavy hors d'oeuvres.  

    Friday, Oct. 2 
    5:30–7:30 p.m. ET 

    The Painted Pin 
    737 Miami Cir NE | Atlanta, GA 30324 

    Registration Cost: $35 for all attendees 21+ 

    To access the venue, limited street parking is available. Valet parking is self-paid and available for $5 per vehicle. Rideshare is encouraged. 

    REGISTER HERE

    This event has limited capacity and may sell out.  

Saturday, October 3

  • Round Trip Bus Transportation from Atlanta – Round Trip

    Join the Commodore Convoy as we leave Atlanta and travel to Athens. Round trip bus transportation is included; tailgate access must be purchased separately. Guests will be dropped off and picked up at the Commodore Tailgate location.  

    Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the Lindbergh Center parking lot.  

    Saturday, Oct. 3
    6:30 a.m. ET – Buses depart ATLANTA
    Promptly one hour after the game ends, buses depart ATHENS 

    Registration Cost: $80 per person 

    Leaving Atlanta: 
    Lindbergh Center Parking Lot
    740 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE | Atlanta, GA 30324 

    Leaving Athens: 
    DW Brooks Mall Roundabout (where guests are dropped off)
    Buses will depart promptly one hour after the game from the DW Brooks Mall roundabout. 

    REGISTER HERE

    There is limited capacity and we may sell out.  

  • Commodore Tailgate

    Connect with fellow alumni, parents, families, and fans as we come together to cheer on our Commodores in true BLACK and GOLD style! The Commodore Tailgate includes a buffet meal, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, giveaways and entertainment.  

    Saturday, Oct. 3 
    TBA (starts 3 hours before kickoff) 

    DW Brooks Mall 
    In front of Miller Plant Sciences Building at University of Georgia  
    120 Carlton St | Athens, GA 30602 

    Registration Cost: 
    $90 for adults 21+ available through Sept. 30 or until sold out. If tickets remain after Sept. 30, late registration pricing will take effect.
    $35 for those ages 6-20 
    Free for those 5 and under  

    REGISTER HERE

    This registration does not include a game ticket, nor does it include transportation.  

    This event has limited capacity and may sell out. If tickets remain after Sept. 30, late registration pricing will take effect.  

  • Vanderbilt at Georgia Football Game

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association and the National Commodore Club invite you to join us in Athens, GA, to cheer on the Dores vs. the Georgia Bulldogs!  

    Saturday, Oct. 3 
    Kickoff: TBA (start window Noon–1 p.m. ET) 

    Sanford Stadium  
    100 Sanford Dr | Athens, GA 30602 

    Guests are responsible for purchasing their own game tickets.

View photos from our 2025 tailgate tour at the links below.


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Questions?

alumni@vanderbilt.edu