The rivalry between Western Carolina and East Tennessee State was rekindled in 2016 after the Buccaneers return to the Southern Conference. The Catamounts have a slim 23-22-1 lead in the all-time series, so come on out and cheer WCU onto victory when they take on ETSU.

Western Carolina Catamounts Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

The Western Carolina campus offers plenty of room to tailgate ensuring you’ll have a lot of fun before the game. All over campus, you’ll see people tailgating and grilling out before the game creating a fun and festive atmosphere that any college football fan would enjoy.

Tailgating at Western Carolina starts three and a half hours before kickoff meaning you’ll want to get here early to make the most out of your trip. The fans come out bright and early to get started on their barbecue, so get here early and bring something to share to join in the fun.

Finally, one of the cool things about attending a Western Carolina football game is that the university offers a visiting fan tailgate area. If you’re a fan of the visiting team, you’ll make a lot of fans in the visitor’s lot creating a memorable game day experience.

Arrive at Western Carolina early so that you can tailgate to your heart’s content before the game.

Traditions

Ramsey Center

It may not be much to look at, but take a minute to see Western Carolina’s Ramsey Center. The Ramsey Center is home to the Catamounts basketball team, so take a minute to see it before entering the game.

Where to tailgate

Alcohol-Free Tailgate

Those of you who are taking the kids to the game and still want to tailgate will likely want to tailgate in one of the Walker Hall, Walker A, or Scott Hall lots. Alcohol isn’t permitted in any of these lots creating a fun family friendly tailgate atmosphere.

Alcohol Allowed Tailgate

If you’re looking to drink at your tailgate, then the alcohol permitted tailgate lots are the place for you. You can find the alcohol allowed tailgate lots outside the HFR Administrative Building, Bardo Fine and Performing Arts, Camp Lab, Ramsey, Creek, Belk Building, Stadium and Field House.

Student tailgate

The student tailgate area is located in the Field House lot and is a great place to hang out with fellow students before the game. At the student tailgate, you’ll meet lots of fellow students and be able to join student organizations as you tailgate before the game.

Visiting Fan Tailgate

Visiting fans who want to tailgate with fellow fans of their team can do so in the baseball lots. If you’re a visiting fan, then the baseball lots are the best tailgate spot for you.

Western Carolina Catamounts Stadium Guide

In Game

Western Carolina may not be the biggest name in college football, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a lot of fun taking in a Catamounts game. Fans from all over the area come back to Cullowhee on game days creating a festive atmosphere. Everyone in the crowd loves their university and the football team making a Western Carolina game a great time for any college football fan.

The good fan support isn’t the only thing you’ll enjoy when attending a Catamounts game. The Pride of the Mountains band puts on a great show and is a big part of any Catamounts football game. Get to your seat early, so you don’t miss the Pride of the Mountains pregame show and make sure to stick around for the halftime show as well.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy the pageantry put on by Western Carolina’s spirit squads. The cheerleaders, dance team, and mascot are all fun parts of the game and will keep you entertained even when the action on the field isn’t going your team’s way.

You’ll have a good time taking in a Catamounts game, so plan your trip to Cullowhee today.

Things to check out

Pride of the Mountains

Western Carolina’s Pride of the Mountains put on a fantastic show you won’t want to miss. The band’s pregame and halftime performances are a must-see part of any game, and their in-game music creates a great atmosphere. Enjoy the Pride of the Mountains when taking in a Catamounts football game.

Catamount Cheerleaders

The Catamount Cheerleaders rile up the crowd with their routines and chants. Join in the cheers and chants to show off your WCU pride and give the Catamounts as much of a home field advantage as possible.

Paws the Catamount

Fans young and old won’t love Paws the Catamount. The beloved mascot is a big part of the WCU gameday experience and gets into all kinds of antics. Keep an eye out for Paws as you wouldn’t want to miss.

WCU Dance Team

Enjoy the performance of the WCU Dance Team. The WCU Dance Team puts on an incredible show and will dazzle you with their routines, so don’t leave your seat when they take the field.

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