Dartmouth has a fierce rivalry with in-state New Hampshire. The rivalry spans across sports, and there are always a lot of bragging rights on the line when these two New Hampshire-based rivals square off. Don’t miss it when the Wildcats come to town as you’ll be in for a good match up.

Dartmouth vs Cornell

Rival Team: Cornell Big Red

The annual game between the Big Red and Big Green is a must-see for Cornell fans. The Big Green and their fans hate losing to Cornell making every matchup between these two Ivy League rivals a must win.

Dartmouth vs Harvard

Rival Team: Harvard Crimson

The rivalry between Dartmouth and Harvard began in 1892 and is one of the oldest rivalries in college football. The Big Green won their first game against Harvard at Harvard Stadium’s dedication in 1903, and the rivalry has been a fierce one ever since. Make sure to be in attendance when the Big Green and Crimson square off as there are always a lot of bragging rights on the line.

Dartmouth vs Yale

Rival Team: Yale Bulldogs

Yale handed Dartmouth one of the most lopsided victories in college football history during the first meeting between these schools in 1884 when the Bulldogs defeated the Big Green 113-0. Since then the rivalry has been much closer making every visit by the Bulldogs to Hanover a must-see.

Dartmouth Big Green Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

Dartmouth offers a relaxed tailgating atmosphere that is perfect if you want to sit back and enjoy a meal and a few drinks with friends. The fans here are friendly, and you’ll have no problem starting up conversations about the team if you start talking with your neighbors. You won’t find any of the wild party atmosphere you’ll see at other schools, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing especially if you’re bringing the kids to the game.

Dartmouth is home to an enjoyable albeit relaxed atmosphere making it a great tailgate destination for anyone who just wants to sit back and enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday.

Where to tailgate

Thompson Arena Parking Lot

If you want to tailgate at Dartmouth, then the Thompson Arena parking lot is the place to do so. Parking here cost $10 making it quite the bargain as far as tailgating lots go.

Dartmouth Big Green Stadium Guide

In Game

Dartmouth’s Memorial Field is a beautiful place to take in a football game. Not only does the historic stadium have a fantastic old school charm it also gives you an incredible view of the Dartmouth campus and New Hampshire fall foliage.

You’ll also enjoy being a part of the crowd and hearing the fans roar when the Big Green make a big play. Dartmouth fans may not be the most rambunctious, but that doesn’t mean they won’t show emotion when their team does well.

Dartmouth is a fun place to take in a football game as the beautiful setting, and pleasant fall weather creates a memorable experience for any football fan.

Things to check out

Championship Flags and Game Plaques

Make sure to check out the Big Green championship flags at the top of the west stand. Below the flags are plaques displaying the scores from Dartmouth games during the season. Both the flags and plaques are a great way to relive your favorite Dartmouth football seasons, so stop by and check them out.

Keggy the Keg

What better mascot for a college than a keg. Keggy the Keg is the unofficial mascot of Dartmouth and he can be seen at a variety of sporting events. Keep an eye out for Keggy as you wouldn’t want to miss him during your trip to Dartmouth.

Pep Band

Enjoy the performance of the pep band throughout the game. The band creates a fun in-game atmosphere and is an excellent part of any Dartmouth football game.

Cheerleaders

Join the Dartmouth cheerleaders as they cheer the Big Green onto victory. The cheerleaders do a good job of getting everyone into the game, so don’t miss them during your visit to Hanover.

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