Each year the New Hampshire Wildcats and Maine Black Bears play for the Brice-Cowell Musket. The rivalry began in 1903, and the rivalry has been going strong ever since. New Hampshire holds a 55-44-8 lead in the all-time series, so come and cheer on the Wildcats as they look to extend their lead.

Granite Bowl

Rival Team: Dartmouth Big Green

New Hampshire has a fierce rivalry with in-state Dartmouth. 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 Big Green come to town as you’ll be in for a good match up.

New Hampshire Wildcats Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

New Hampshire is home to one of the best tailgating scenes in New England meaning you’ll want to arrive in Durham early to make the most out of your trip. Fans, students, and alumni come out bright and early to grill out with friends and throw back a few drinks. Everywhere you look, you’ll find wall to wall tailgaters at Boulder Field creating a fun atmosphere that any tailgate fan will enjoy.

Boulder Field is where you can find the biggest and best tailgates on game days. Despite recent efforts by the university to restrict tailgating, you’ll still find lots of fans going hard at Boulder Field. If partying is your thing, then make sure to park at Boulder Field and enjoy the wild tailgating atmosphere.

Those of you who are taking the family to the game will also enjoy tailgating at New Hampshire. Lot A is alcohol-free, and the university offers a Pre-game Festival at Lewis Field. The Pre-Game Festival will keep everyone in the family entertained as it features music, games, giveaways, and much more.

No matter how mild or wild you like to tailgate, you’ll have a great time tailgating at UNH, which is home to one of the best tailgating scenes in New England and the Colonial Athletic Association.

Traditions

Pre-game Festival at Lewis Field

The Pre-game Festival opens four hours before kickoff and features music, games, giveaways, food, and more. Fans of age are even able to bring alcohol to the Pre-game Festival making it a fun place to hang out before the game.

Where to tailgate

Boulder Field

Boulder Field is the place to tailgate at a UNH game. You can find the biggest and best tailgate parties here so arrive four hours before kickoff and take part in festivities.

Lot A

Lot A is a great place for families to tailgate before the game as it’s where you can find alcohol free tailgating. If you’re taking the kids to the game, then Lot A is the perfect tailgate destination for you.

New Hampshire Wildcats Stadium Guide

In Game

UNH is home to one of the best college game days in New England making a trip to Durham a must for college football fans in the Northeast. While UNH may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about college football, it is home to an incredible game day atmosphere that can go toe to toe with larger schools in the area. Fans, alumni, and students come out in full force to support the Wildcats on game days creating a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.

The Wildcats recent success on the field is a big part of why the stands at Wildcat Stadium are packed on game days, meaning you’ll be in for a good game when heading out to Durham, New Hampshire. The Wildcats typically finish near the top of the Colonial Athletic Association and in 2014 finished third in the country.

In addition to great fan support and a good team, UNH also boasts a great band, cheer and dance squads, and mascots. The band puts on an excellent show, and you won’t want to miss any of the spirit groups performances throughout the game.

Finally, the Field House is home to several tributes to past Wildcats teams. The Field House is home to pictures of every varsity team in Wildcats history as well as the UNH Hall of Fame. Make sure to check out both the team pictures and UNH Hall of Fame on your way into the stadium through the Field House.

UNH is home to everything you need for a great college football game day including die hard fans, a good team, and wonderful spirit groups, so start planning your trip to Wildcat Stadium today.

Things to check out

Team Pictures

If you enter Wildcat Stadium through the Field House make sure to take the opportunity to see the team picture for every varsity team in UNH athletics history. It’s interesting to see all of the UNH athletes and teams of the past, so stop by and check it out.

UNH Hall of Fame

The UNH Hall of Fame is located in the Field House and is a must-see for any Wildcats fan. The Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of the best athletes and teams in Wildcats history including Wildcats football and hockey teams.

Wildcat Marching Band

Enjoy the performance of the Wildcat Marching Band throughout the game. The band’s pregame and halftime performances are a can’t miss part of the game, and they also provide an excellent atmosphere during the game as well.

Cheerleaders

Join in the cheers and chants lead by the cheerleaders to help aid the Wildcats in their quest for victory. The cheerleaders put on a great show and keep the crowd pumped up throughout the game, making them an essential part of any UNH football game.

Wild E. Cat and Gnarlz

UNH’s beloved mascots Wilde E. Cat and Gnarlz will entertain you throughout the game. They get into all kinds of shenanigans, so you never know what you’ll see them do next.

UNH Dance Team

The UNH Dance team will dazzle you with their routines throughout the game. Don’t leave your seat when the dance team takes the field as you wouldn’t want to miss these talented performers.

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