2002
Founded in Lot 80. One Jeep Cherokee, one tent, one CRT TV, and a lot of new friends.
The story of UT-T
Four guys, one tent, and a TV
2002: Lot 80
State of the art, 2002 edition
This whole thing started in the back of a Jeep Cherokee in Lot 80: four guys, one tent, and a TV, which was rare back then. Marine batteries, a satellite dish on a tripod, and an old CRT television. State of the art stuff for a tailgate in 2002.
Turns out that TV made us a lot of friends. Throw in some “better than your average tailgate” grub, and UT-Tailgaters.com was born.
Over the years we’ve made new friends and added a few more canopies, chairs, and pounds of protein to the menu. In 2007 we outgrew our spaces in Lot 80 and moved to the San Jacinto Rd tailgating area, just north of DKR, and haven’t looked back. A cozy spot convenient to parking, toilets, and most importantly the stadium. We’ve truly become a tailgating team and football family, united in creating our own sanctuary at DKR.
2007
Outgrew Lot 80. Moved to the San Jacinto tailgating area just north of DKR. Never looked back.
2026
Our 24th season. Same welcome, bigger family, more protein on the menu than ever.
Where to find us
Dean Keaton & San Jacinto
Just adjacent to the San Jacinto parking garage (light blue passes), north of DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium. Look for the canopies and follow the smell of brisket.
