The annual Engineering Tailgate for alumni and friends of the college is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Kiewit Hall (1700 Vine St, Lincoln, NE) prior to the Nebraska vs. Maryland football game. The tailgate will be held three hours prior to kickoff (to be announced). There will be giveaways, a photo booth and lots of great conversation.
The cost to attend is $15 per person (for College of Engineering faculty, staff and families, cost is $5 per person). The event is free for children 10 and under.
REGISTRATION: please register in advance so we have an idea of how many people to plan for. If you prefer to pay via credit card, after registering below, click on the UNL Marketplace link in the registration form or in your confirmation response to complete that portion. Payments with a credit card must by completed by September 29. Cash or checks will be accepted at the event. Walk-in's are welcome on Saturday even without prior registration.
PARKING: UNL Parking and Transit Services offers advance parking reservations for campus events, including Husker football games.
This online reservation app is provided through ParkMobile and may be completed on a mobile device or a computer. ParkMobile allows users to view, select, reserve, and pay for parking online. For details, see ParkMobile: https://unl.parkmobile.io/
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions regarding the event, email engcomm@unl.edu.
Tour Kiewit Hall
The college’s new $115 million Kiewit Hall opened in January 2024 to provide a premier engineering teaching and learning environment.
Enjoy Food & Drinks
There will be BBQ from Parker's Smokehouse, as well as a hosted/cash bar. Guests receive two free drinks.
Husker fans encouraged to plan ahead to make most of game day
In advance of the season, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is highlighting changes fans can expect at the stadium this fall and reinforcing policies implemented in recent years.
There will be noticeable changes to city streets and construction work leading into and around the stadium, which will impact traffic flow. The City of Lincoln plans to provide an update Sept. 1. Nebraska Athletics and the city will use the Waze app to show traffic changes and updates. Fans should consider downloading the app to better plan their trips to and from the stadium.
Other updates and information feature concessions, alcohol service, pre-game kickoff events, ADA accommodations and accessible parking, the new iPronto game-day shuttles, and special celebrations surrounding the home football games.