The Brown-Princeton rivalry began in 1898, and it has been going strong ever since. You won’t want to miss it when these Ivy League rivals square off, so make sure to be in attendance when the Tigers come to town.

Governor’s Cup

Rival Team: Rhode Island Rams

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Brown and Rhode Island takes home the Governor’s Cup. The rivalry between these two Rhode Island-based schools dates back to 1909 and has been played just about every year since then. Brown leads the all-time series 72-27-2, so come on out and cheer on the Bears as they look to extend their lead.

Brown vs Dartmouth

Rival Team: Dartmouth Big Green

The longtime Ivy League rivals have squared off many times over the years and starting in 2018 the two teams will play their last game of the season against each other. Don’t miss the Bears final game of the season against Dartmouth as it’s your last chance to see the current Bears team play live.

Brown vs Penn

Rival Team: Penn Quakers

The rivalry between Brown and Penn began in 1895, and since then the two teams have played 85 times. The Quakers lead the all-time series 59-24-2, but the Bears will do their best to try and narrow the gap the next time these two rivals meet.

Brown Bears Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

Brown presents a relaxed tailgate atmosphere making it the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday. You’ll see lots of fans grilling out outside the stadium, so break out the grill and join in the fun of tailgating before a Brown Bears football game.

Don’t hesitate to start up a conversation with the fans tailgating near you as Brown fans are very friendly and welcoming. Bring something to share with your fellow tailgaters, and you’ll make friends quickly at Brown where tailgating has a more relaxed feel.

The relaxed feeling and friendly fans make tailgating at Brown a fun way to kick off a Bears game day, so get here early and enjoy all the pre-game action outside the stadium.

Where to tailgate

Lot A

If you want to tailgate before a Brown Bears game, then head on down to Lot A two and a half hours before the game. Lot A is where you’ll find the majority of the tailgating action on game days making it an excellent place to tailgate with your friends and family.

Brown Bears Stadium Guide

In Game

Brown Stadium is a great place to spend some time on a Saturday in the fall. Here you’ll find a fun college football atmosphere and see lots beautiful fall foliage all around you. The view from the stands here is gorgeous creating a memorable experience for anyone who loves college football or fall weather.

In addition to the beautiful setting, you’ll also get to experience a relaxed atmosphere filled with friendly yet passionate fans. Brown fans are happy to talk ball, and you should have no problem making friend with the people sitting around you.

Finally, make sure to enjoy the pageantry that accompanies a Brown football game. The ringing of the bell after every Brown score, the Brown University Band, and Bruno are all significant parts of the game helping create a big time college football feel.

You’ll have a good time taking in a Brown Bears football game, so get your tickets today.

Things to check out

Old Bell

Listen for the old bell that is rung after every Brown score. The ringing of the bell is a fun tradition and a great way to celebrate Bears scores making it one of the most memorable parts of your visit to Brown.

Bruno

Bruno the Brown mascot was originally a live bear. However, since the 1960s the school has had a costumed version that appears at Brown athletic events. The lovable mascot can be seen at Brown basketball games, so keep an eye open for him during your trip to Brown Stadium.

Brown University Band

The Brown University Band creates excitement in the stands throughout the game. You also won’t want to miss the scramble band’s humorous halftime show, which will keep you entertained during the break. Enjoy the band as they’re a big part of any Brown football game.

Cheerleaders

Join the cheerleaders’ chants to help pump up the Bears. The cheerleaders do a fantastic job of pumping up the crowd and create a fun collegiate feel at every Brown football game.

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