Tailgating is a whole vibe on college campuses across the country: parking lots packed with students and alumni playing music, eating, playing games, and waving school colors everywhere you look. Fans can’t get enough of the energy of being together before the game just as much as watching the team hit the field.
In fact, a whopping 70% of Americans and college students look forward to tailgating season just as much as the holidays – and 65% of college football fans tailgate every season. With 13 billion tailgate meals served nationwide, it’s clear that game days are way more than scoring touchdowns.
People love the experience of spending time with their friends and fellow fans, sharing school pride and creating memories, and that’s where the right branded merch takes the spotlight. From inflatable fingers and cowbells to cooler chairs and clear fanny packs, our top products ignite the festive atmosphere, travel from pre-game to kickoff, and stick around in dorms and alumni homes long after the season ends.
1. Pump Up Your School Spirit
Students, fans, and alumni love to show off their pride at tailgates and games, with school colors, team logos, and chants everywhere. Pennants, inflatable finger shakers, cowbells, rally towels and more continue to be football season staples because they visibly (and noisily) show support. As stadium-approved spirit gear, students can use these items while they cheer on their team and then take these keepsakes back to their dorms.
8" x 18" Colored Felt Pennant with 1" Sewn Strip
Pennants are must-have fan items that fans wave, hang in dorms, or take home as keepsakes. This retro-style felt pennant is large and made in the USA. With its full-color imprint, it’s perfect for your school name, colors, logo or mascot for fans.
Victory Shaker (#1 Hand) Single Non-Noisemaker
Nothing says team pride like the classic #1 hand! This fun Number One Hand inflatable cheering shaker shows your team pride loud and clear. These eye-catching Victory Shakers come in a wide variety of standard as well as custom shapes.
Football Shape Cowbell
This super-fun round metal cowbell is a great way to loudly support your favorite team. Fun fact: Cowbells were initially designed for livestock owners to keep cows from wandering too far by the distance of the sound the bells made. They’ve since become associated with various sporting events, including pep rallies and football games. We can put your school logo or mascot right on the side!
Rally Towel
Your team will see their biggest fans waving these colorful rally towels. Measuring 15” x 18”, each towel features strikingly clear full-color graphics, so don’t be afraid to show your school pride with striking graphics. You can even feature your star players for keepsake items! The hemmed towel is made of soft 100% polyester and is a great choice for rallies and sporting events.
2. Turn Every Tailgate Into a Must-Attend Social Event
Students love tailgating before games to log more time with friends, playing cornhole, listening to their favorite victory songs, and just hanging out. Choose branded merch that keeps the tailgate energy high. Tailgating kits, cornhole sets, folding chairs with built-in coolers, and portable Bluetooth speakers fit into the rising trend of “anywhere entertainment.” Offer merch that makes tailgates more interactive and social, so products that pack down easily for transport are especially hot.
Tailgate Kit
This handy tailgate kit includes a branded can cooler, a SPF-30 sunscreen packet, and a lip balm that students will appreciate no matter the weather.
Portable Cornhole, 4 Red & White Bean Bags
Students will love taking their favorite game to tailgates and other gatherings with this lightweight set and convenient carry case. The set includes two boards and eight bean bags, designed for easy assembly and portability. Each board has a sturdy PVC frame and a durable polyester fabric surface, available with vibrant full-color imprints for bold branding.
Echo Clear Body Speaker
The futuristic, LED-light-up Echo Clear Body Speaker is transparent to show its inner workings. Whether a football fan is listening solo or toting this cool speaker to tailgates, it delivers powerful sound and an electrifying ambiance.
Juga Bluetooth Speaker
The Juga Bluetooth speaker connects wirelessly up to 30 feet away and delivers hours of uninterrupted tunes at every tailgate.
Folding Chair with 24 Can Cooler Bag & Pockets
Every serious tailgater needs this all-in-one folding chair and 24-can cooler combo. Built for comfort, convenience, and serious chilling, it's crafted with a tough steel frame and durable 600D polyester fabric. The main compartment keeps drinks cold, while you can stash snacks and other essentials in multiple pockets, including a zippered front, mesh water bottle holder, and a front pouch. A removable padded shoulder strap makes it easy to carry to tailgates.
3. Every Fan Needs the Right Snacks, Cups, and Coolers
It’s not a party without snacks and drinks! Students love giveaways they can eat, drink, and share, or play with on the spot — and they’ll keep reusable cups or game sets around for future tailgates. Keep the parking lot party stocked (and branded) with your school or team logo.
Chocolate Footballs in a 3 " Plastic Tube with Metal Cap
Students will love this plastic tube filled with delicious chocolate footballs wrapped in foil for a tailgating treat! We can custom imprint a full-color label with your school logo, mascot, or message.
Zagasnacks Promo Snack Pack Bags
This grab-and-go snack pack is stuffed with trail mix or another snack of your choice. Easy to give out at a tailgate, you can add a positive message about your school team right on the packaging.
Frost Flex Cup
Made in the USA, this reusable 10 oz. Frost Flex Cup is sturdy and ready to be imprinted with your full-color “Go team!” design.
20-Can Backpack Cooler
Hit the ground running with refreshment! This 20-Can Backpack Cooler keeps drinks and snacks icy cold all tailgate long and beyond. Comfortable, padded straps make carrying a breeze, and the adjustable, removable shoulder strap gives you even more carrying options. Leakproof heat-sealed seams and a PEVA lining ensure drinks stay perfectly chilled, so students can focus on having fun!
4. Keep Them Comfortable in the Stands
Students will keep branded fanny packs, stadium cushions, and blankets with them from pre-game to kickoff to tie into the “cozy game night” vibe for fall sports. Once students have these items, they won’t show up to a game without them.
Clear Choice Fanny Pack
This clear fanny pack, which meets NFL sizing guidelines, keeps IDs, tickets, and phones close at hand.
Game Time! Football Drawstring Bag
This fun football-shaped bag has a soft black nylon shoulder strap that doubles as a drawstring closure. This style is a unique alternative to the basic cinch-up backpack. Football lacing stock art comes pre-printed on the front of each bag. Then, we’ll add your logo or message for an exciting giveaway!
Stadium Cushion
Give out stadium cushions that make every seat the best seat! This reusable stadium cushion has a front pocket and a reinforced carry handle. Made of water-resistant polypropylene, it’s packed with foam for comfort. Available in a range of team and school colors!
Huddle Sweatshirt Blanket
Everyone can use a branded blanket for those chilly fall night games! The Huddle Sweatshirt Blanket, an ultra-comfortable addition that feels just like your favorite sweatshirt. This cozy blanket measures 50" x 60" when unfolded and a compact 16.5" x 15" when folded, making it perfect for any setting.
5. Offer Retro Style and High-Quality Items for Alums as Keepsakes
Students and alumni both respond to throwback styles and sustainable fabrics, so offer organic cotton tees, vintage-washed caps, and other go-to items that get worn long after the game ends. Rivalry games connect current students to alumni and make lasting memories.
Stanley/Stella Unisex Crafter Tee
This Stanley/Stella Unisex Crafter Tee is the iconic midweight t-shirt. Classic style blends with reliable comfort with a smooth, combed ring-spun organic cotton that's good for the environment and presents logos well. With sizes up to 5XL in a variety of colors, fans and alums will love this t-shirt’s quality, comfort, and flattering fit.
Premium Vintage Washed Mesh Back Cap
Everything retro is new again with this great cap with its washed and vintage look and design. This mid-profile cap is made of cotton twill with a relaxed design, a pre-curved visor, mesh panels, a three-part comfort fit sweatband, and an adjustable snapback closure. We can add your school or sports team logo on the front and they’ll wear your brand everywhere.
20 oz. Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler
Everyone loves high-quality drinkware, and this 20 oz. Arctic Zone Titan is the hottest tumbler of the season. Crafted from durable, powder-coated stainless steel, this double-wall, vacuum-insulated tumbler with copper lining keeps drinks icy cold for up to 24 hours and piping hot for at least eight. Alums will tote your school or team logo to games, work, the gym, and everywhere in between.
Bring the Spirit of Game Day to Life With Campus Stop
At Campus Stop, we know tailgates and big games are more than events — they’re experiences students remember for years. The right merch fuels that energy, from pennants and foam fingers to portable speakers and cooler kits that keep the fun going all day.
Our team makes it simple to curate branded gear that feels fresh, practical, and school-spirited. Whether you’re outfitting a student section, planning homecoming weekend, or creating giveaways that alums will take home, we’ll help you find products that score big with your campus community.
👉 Explore our full collection of customizable game day merch at www.campusstop.com or email us at sales@campusstop.com to start planning. Let’s make every tailgate and kickoff an unforgettable celebration of school pride.
