WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Here are some of the most commonly asked question by our Army Navy game tailgate customers:
Parking lots for the 2026 Army Navy game at MetLife Stadium open at 9:00am. Our team will enter the lot at begin setup at that time. Setup typically takes 90 minutes which would allow you to start your tailgate at 10:30am. 4 hours of tailgating are included taking you to 2:30pm which allows 30 minutes before kickoff to enter the stadium.
Man Cave Events sets up Army Navy tailgate parties in Lot F, Lot J and Lot L (Bus Lot).
Locations to be determined in contract phase and then confirmed via text message from tailgate attendant morning of once inside the lots.
For logistical reasons, we do not setup tailgates in other areas unless it is confirmed at the time of your contract signing.
We welcome groups of any size with no formal minimum or maximum guest restrictions. If guest count exceeds the recommended package total, the may be additional charges for added infrastructure where and when applicable, however, the client can choose to decline the additions (i.e. additional tenting for larger group). Catering packages may be subject to a 15 guest minimum charge unless otherwise noted by MCE.
During Game: Yes. $250/hour extension rate applies.
Postgame: Yes. $250/hour extension rate applies including during game time.
Absolutely! Most of our clients do. Although we do offer several catering packages to provide a turnkey tailgating solution, you can certainly choose to do your own food. We provide a grill, grilling utensils and essential pack with paper plates/napkins and plastic utensils/cups either way. We do not provide Grill Chef services for customer provided food for liability and food safety reasons.