2026 Green & Goals Night Tailgate Guidelines
One of the great traditions in football is tailgating with family, friends, and fellow fans before home games. The Edmonton Elks aim to provide the best tailgate experience in the CFL and encourage you to participate with us and the Spruce Grove Saints at the first ever Green & Goals Tailgate Party at Heavy Metal place on March 14th, 2026!
As this is a family friendly environment, please be respectful of your fellow fans by following all guidelines and understand that the Edmonton Elks Fan Code of Conduct extends to Tailgate. Should you be found in violation, a fine or expulsion from the site may be issued.
- ONE CAR = ONE SPACE: Please do not spill into other parking stalls or block traffic flow. Tailgating is permitted on the medians and grassy berms that separate the parking stalls from the roadways, but only as part of the premium stalls.
- Roping off an area or reserving spots for others is not permitted. Tailgating is meant to be a welcoming area for all fans.
- You may set up your tailgate directly in front of or behind your vehicle. Please don’t use the empty stalls around you as they will soon be filled with fellow fans.
- Emergency access lanes need to be kept clear at all times to allow for emergency vehicle access.
- Please keep all tables, chairs, coolers, barbecues, etc. within the area near your vehicle and designated parking stall. Tents or canopies exceeding an 8’ x 8’ footprint and vehicles measuring more than 18’ in length and/or 8’ in width are not permitted to park in a lined space. As such, trailers and RVs are not permitted.
- Charcoal grills, oil fryers, open fires, and fire pits, including wood, charcoal, and LP (propane) gas are strictly prohibited. Please use propane/natural gas grills if you intend to cook onsite. If you are unsure whether something is permitted, please contact Elks customer service ([email protected] or 780-448-3557).
- The maximum size propane tank is 20lbs. All propane tanks must be secured to the barbecue or secured in a container that will prevent it from tipping over. (Plastic milk cartons work the best).
- All barbecues must have a drip tray or container to catch and contain any grease that is produced while barbecuing.
- For those who will be doing any type of cooking or barbecuing, a minimum class 2A-10BC fire extinguisher must be available for use, if necessary.
- Small portable electric generators (600W or less) are permissible. However, electrical cords may not be placed across drive aisles, sidewalks, or in a manner that would create a tripping hazard for other fans.
- You’re welcome to prepare food and beverage for your friends, family, and fellow fans so long as it is provided for free and not for sale. Unauthorized private catering companies are strictly prohibited.
- All drinks shall be placed in plastic or other non-breakable cups or cans. Glass containers and bottles are not permitted.
- The tailgate is a non-licensed area. Open alcohol in the Green & Goals is unlawful.
- To ensure public safety, Spruce Grove Police Service/Peace Officers may be in attendance and Saints Security will be on site and patrolling the Green & GoalsTailgate area to ensure the spirit of tailgating is upheld in a safe and responsible manner.
- Garbage and recycling bins are located throughout the Green & Goals Tailgate grounds. Thank you helping to keep the Green & GoalsTailgate litter free.
- Tailgaters must return their area back to its original state before entering the game. You are not permitted to bring in outside food and beverage from your tailgate, with the exception of water in a sealed container.
- Garbage bags must not be left beside a vehicle or otherwise outside of a trash receptacle within the tailgating area.
- Please avoid pouring liquids other than water onto the ground.
- Portable public address systems are not permitted. Amplified sound systems can’t be used at excessive volumes and playing music with inappropriate language (profanity, slurs, etc.) is prohibited.
- The use of megaphones, airhorns, and other noise making devices is prohibited.
- Advertising or commercial activities are not permitted without a valid sponsorship agreement with the Edmonton Elks or Spruce Grove Saints. Selling of items or soliciting of any promotional or marketing activities in tailgate is prohibited.
- Picketing, political campaigning, signature gathering, or soliciting or distribution of any kind, including promotional marketing, is not permitted within the tailgate area.
- Vehicles parked within the tailgate areas are parked at the owners’ risk. The Edmonton Elks, Spruce Grove Saints, and Heavy Metal Place and/or its agents are not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of/to vehicles or any other article left in tailgate.
TIMING:
- Tailgating will not be allowed outside of the dedicated tailgating areas and will only be permitted within the time period designated by the Spruce Grove Saints and Edmonton Elks in partnership with the City of Spruce Grove and Heavy Metal Place.
- Tailgate parking opens at 3:30 pm on March 14th and parking is given on a first come first serve basis
- With the Tailgate party taking place from 4 pm – 5:45 pm on March 14th, 2026.
- To access tailgate parking – please enter the west side of the parking lot at Heavy Metal Place.
- Please follow the direction of lot attendants and security staff to access your designated stall.
- There are no ‘in and out’ privileges granted for vehicles.
- Vehicles are not permitted to park overnight prior to game day.
ALL FANS:
- You do not have to possess a tailgate parking pass to enjoy the Green and Goals Tailgate!
- Ticket holders who choose just to experience the tailgating atmosphere without the hassle of cooking and cleaning can take advantage of the special pre-game activity zones within the Green & GoalsTailgate as well as on the apron of the main entrance to Heavy Metal Place. A variety of food, games, entertainment, and activities for adults and children will be available in these other areas.
- Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles or other similar motorized vehicles/devices are prohibited. Possession or operation of such devices may result in immediate ejection from the site and may also result in confiscation of such devices by security and law enforcement.
- Bathroom facilities are located within Heavy Metal Place and can be accessed by attendees of the Green & Goals Tailgate Party
- Disorderly conduct is not permitted.
- Any violation of law or tailgating policies may result in the towing of the vehicle at the owner’s expense, loss of parking permit, and/or ejection.
Thank you for making our Green & Goals Tailgate a safe and fun environment for fans from across the YEG and Parkland County!
For further information regarding these guidelines or any other questions, please contact – [email protected]
