Tailgating generally starts as soon as the lots open. If you want your pick of parking spots it is a good idea to get to the lot as early as possible. In general, the crowd is pretty laid back and just looking to have a good time. Opposing fans generally have to walk past Terrapin tailgaters on the way to the stadium. For the most part, good natured taunting occurs on both sides as game time approaches. Police presence is higher for rivalry games and potential upsets.

From Baltimore (and north):
I-95 south to exit 25B, College Park/U.S. Route 1 South. After approximately one mile, take a right-hand exit off of U.S. 1 and onto Route 193 West. Go two traffic lights to Stadium Drive. Make a left onto Stadium Drive. Byrd Stadium is directly in front of you.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
I-195 West to I-95 South. Travel to exit 25B and follow the above directions to Byrd Stadium.

From Reagan National Airport:
I-395 North until it terminates at New York Ave. Make a right onto New York Ave., and exit at Maryland Route 295 North (Baltimore/ Washington Parkway). Exit at Maryland Route 193 West (Greenbelt Road) and follow straight for three miles to Stadium Drive. Make a left onto Stadium Drive.

From Washington/Richmond (and south):
I-95 North to exit 23 from the Beltway (MD 201-Kenilworth Ave.) south to either MD 193 or Paint Branch Rd. and turn right (westbound). Cross U.S. 1 and follow the signs to the events.

From Dulles International Airport (and west):
Dulles Toll Road to I-495 West. Take 495 West (Washington Beltway) for approximately 25 minutes to exit 25B. Take the above directions (Baltimore and points north listing) to Byrd Stadium.

Alternate route from Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and points west:
Take exit 28 from the Beltway (MD 650-New Hampshire Ave.) south to Adelphi Rd. Make a left on Adelphi and follow to MD 193. Make a left on MD 193 and follow the signs to the events.

Lot 1 is the closest and most convenient lot to the stadium. However if you are not able to park there the following information is as follows:

Terrapin Club Parking Lots
The following permits have been issued to Terrapin Club members: (see map at http://www.transportation.umd.edu/img/2009FootballMap.gif for lot location)

Z/1 Numbered, reserved parking
1B & 1D Numbered, reserved parking
Stadium Drive Garage (SDG) Numbered, reserved parking; Handicapped parking
1C & 1D Reserved lot
Regents Drive Garage (RDG) Reserved lot
2 Reserved lot
9B, 9C, 11C & PP

• Reserved lot

Game Day Cash Parking Lots
The following lots will be available for cash parking on game day:
Yellow: Terrapin Trail Garage (TTG), 4b, 11b, 4i, 4j, K4, P*, P1, P2
White: Paint Branch Visitor's Lot (PB), T, XX1, XX2
Black: Mowatt Lane Garage, U5

Yellow, White and Black CASH areas require corresponding CASH permits available from the Terrapin Ticket Office. Any vehicle without a corresponding CASH lot permit will be directed to Terrapin Trail Garage (TTG), Regents Drive Garage (RDG) or Mowatt Lane Garage (MLG).

The cost to park in any of these lots is $15 per car, per game: (see a map at http://www.transportation.umd.edu/img/2009FootballMap.gif for lot location)

The cash lots are quite a distance from the stadium. Those parking in cash lots should allow at least 30 minutes to walk from the lot to their seats.

All parking lots open six (6) hours prior to kick-off. You may not grill with an open flame when tailgating in parking garages. However you may if in other lots. Approximately 2.5 hours before kick-off, join Testudo, the Spirit Squad, and Marching Band in welcoming the football team to Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium at Terp Alley, which runs from the top of Field House Drive to the steps leading to the Gossett Football Team house on the south side of Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.

R.J. Bentley's in downtown College Park is generally the most popular spot for alumni before and after the game. Many of the other bars tend to be student oriented.

The Greenbelt Marriott is about 5 miles from campus and has very nice rooms. Particularly if you are able to stay at the Concierge level.

Washington, D.C. is only about 5 miles from College Park. In fact, you can see the Capitol from the upper level seats at Byrd Stadium. Baltimore and the Inner Harbor are only about 30 minutes away. Annapolis is also about 30 minutes as well.