Preseason? Not At The TailGOAT.
On
Friday, August 28th, we’re throwing the switch from summer mode to football mode as
The TailGOAT returns for a massive preseason showdown.
And we’re treating it with the same energy, intensity, and all-out chaos as a January playoff game.
No practice reps here. No easing into the season. No going through the motions.
This is your first chance to shake off the offseason, get loud with your fellow fans, and spend the day inside the greatest football party in the country.
Football Is Back
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon packed with everything that makes
The TailGOAT legendary, including a full top-shelf open bar, a delicious all-you-can-enjoy buffet, and nonstop entertainment from
Crushing Day.
A live DJ will be spinning between sets to keep the energy sky-high from start to finish.
It’s the perfect storm: football is back, the drinks are flowing, the food is incredible, and unlike those late-season cold-weather games, you get to enjoy it all in the beautiful heart of summer.
There’s just something special about sipping cocktails, hearing live music, and talking ball under the August sun while the countdown to kickoff gets closer and closer.
All Fans Welcome
Because football is better when the whole fan base shows up, we’re rolling out the welcome mat for the Commanders fans making the trip down the beltway too.
Whether you bleed purple and black or burgundy and gold, this is the place to spend your game day — with great food, great drinks, great music, and an atmosphere that captures everything we love about football season.
The TailGOAT is family-friendly, so fans of all ages can get in on the action.
Included With General Admission
- Full top-shelf open bar
- All-you-can-enjoy buffet
- Unlimited food personally prepared by 2025 & 2026 Baltimore Sun Chef of the Year Antonios Minadakis
- Live music from Crushing Day
- Live DJ between sets
- Family-friendly football atmosphere
- High-energy preseason tailgate experience
Game Day Food & Drinks
The TailGOAT’s menu changes weekly, paying homage to the visiting team’s city while delivering the famous food and game day energy our guests expect.
As always, our TailGOAT events feature unlimited food personally prepared by
2025 & 2026 Baltimore Sun Chef of the Year Antonios Minadakis.
Premium Tickets
Premium ticket holders will receive all the benefits of General Admission, plus:
- Admission 30 minutes before all other guests
- Access to a meet & greet with the advertised Legend of The TailGOAT, a soon-to-be-announced former Raven
- VIP-exclusive signature menu items
- Platinum-level liquor options, including Patron Tequila and Tito’s Vodka
Previous Legends of The TailGOAT have included
Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Brian Billick, Haloti Ngata, and Terrell Suggs.
Partnering Brands
Our list of partnering brands for the 2026 season is a true All-Pro lineup.
Enjoy spirits from: Steel Blu Vodka, Cazadores Tequila, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey
Ready-to-drink options include: Hoop Tea, Hoop Tea Light, Mom Water, Dad Water, Good Boy Lemonade, White Claw, Long Drink, Jimmy Juice, George’s Orange Crush, George’s Margarita, Cutwater Espresso Martinis
Beer options include: Outlaw Light, Bud Light, Modelo, Corona, Natty Boh, Heavy Seas
Non-alcoholic options feature
Coca-Cola products and
Monster Energy.
Location
The pre-game party is located at
1300 Russell Street, conveniently found one block away from
M&T Bank Stadium.
The Road To The Regular Season Starts Here
If you’ve been waiting all offseason for that first true football Friday feeling, this is it.
Grab your crew, throw on your colors, and come ready to party like the standings already count.
The road to the regular season starts here — and there’s no better place to kick it off than The TailGOAT.
