Fall Family Weekend
Save the Date: September 19-21, 2025
Join the tradition
All family members of LSU students are invited to campus for a weekend of activities, programs, and the chance to see the LSU Tigers take on the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions under the lights of Tiger Stadium. Family Weekend allows parents and families from across the country to:
- Spend valuable time with your Tiger
- Explore campus, your Tiger's "home away from home"
- Experience LSU traditions
september 19-21, 2025
Get a head start on your Family Weekend planning by saving the date and securing your accommodations in advance.
Registration
Registration for LSU Family Weekend will open in late summer 2025. Stay tuned for more details about official registration dates and Family Weekend package prices. Registration will be required to participate in Family Weekend activities.
Members of the LSU Family Association will have access to priority registration for Family Weekend, which means they will have the opportunity to register one week early before registration opens to the public. To learn more about the LSU Family Association and join today, please visit lsu.edu/join.
Schedule of Events
The 2024 Schedule of Events below is a reference to what type of events your family can typically expect for Family Weekend. More details about the LSU Family Weekend 2025 schedule will be posted as they become available.
Family Weekend Check-In
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Registered participants should check in to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs, and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.
Tigers Tackle Hunger: Family Weekend Service Project
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. and 1:45–3 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union
*Registration is required, and space is limited.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference! In partnership with LSU Campus Life, we’re hosting a special meal-packing event that’s perfect for family members of all ages, from 1 to 99, and all abilities. Our goal is to have 450 enthusiastic family members help us pack 100,000 meals for those in need. Families can register for one of our two time slots on Friday, September 27: 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1:45–3 p.m., and make sure to arrive on time and stay for the full time slot. We’ll provide everything you need, from stylish hairnets to music that will keep the energy high as you pack meals with your loved ones. The meals you prepare will be distributed to our community partners, including the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Family & Youth Services, Second Harvest Food Bank (Lafayette), and Second Harvest Food Bank (New Orleans).
We invite all Tiger families to join us in our effort to impact our community by sponsoring meals! The cost of each meal is $.30 making our fundraising goal $30,000 for 100,000 meals packed. Your donation goes directly to these efforts and supports the meal packing event.
Vintage Voices: About a Century of Shenanigans in the LSU Student Press
1–4 p.m.
Hill Memorial Library
Bring your family for this open house event to rediscover the LSU student experience. LSU Special Collections will showcase a century of memories through student magazines, yearbooks, and newspapers.
On-Campus Housing 201
1 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Housing Tour Center, Old President's House
Join LSU Residential Life inside of the Old President's House for a sneak peek of living on campus as an upperclass student! Chat with our staff about the application process and on-campus upperclass living options; take a virtual tour of East Campus Apartments (ECA), West Campus Apartments (WCA), and Nicholson Gateway Apartments (NGW); and ask questions regarding housing beyond your Tiger's first year!
African American Cultural Center (AACC) Open House
2-4 p.m.
Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center - 86 Raphael Semmes Rd.
LSU alumni and friends are welcome to visit the AACC, recalling times of the past (perhaps moments they shared in the AACC) and learn more about what the AACC has to offer current Tigers. Hear from the AACCs' four student groups, including the Black Student Union (BSU) and Black Women's Empowerment Initiative (BWEI). We'll have snacks, games, photobooth, and student engagement information.
College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) Carnival
2–4 p.m.
Huey P. Long Fieldhouse, Front Lawn
CHSE students and their families are invited to stop by our newly-renovated facilities to enjoy SNEAUX-cones, snacks, games, and more!
Free Family 2-Hour Bike Rentals
2–8 p.m.
UREC (enter via the East Entrance to access the Outdoor Center)
Come with your Tiger to the UREC Outdoor Center and receive a free 2-hour beach cruiser bike rental for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
UREC Leisure River Access
2–9 p.m.
UREC Leisure River
Come lounge in UREC's beautiful leisure river in the shape of LSU before you partake in gameday activities! Your LSU student must present their Tiger Card. Family members can join their student by purchasing a $5 UREC guest pass. Family Association members can obtain up to two complimentary guest passes by showing their Family Association membership card at the main desk.
Bengal Block Party
5:30–8:30 p.m.
Tower Drive
*Must be registered for the Purple or Gold Package in order to attend.
Join us for our signature event to officially kick off Family Weekend! There will be games, music, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Food trucks will be available to purchase snacks on your own. Registrants can also bring in outside food or beverages. No food is included in the cost of your registration.
Performances by the Tiger Girls, LSU Cheerleaders, and featured guest speakers will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Memorial Tower.
Our Bengal Block Party will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Family Association Game Night*
*Exclusive Event for Family Association Members
8–10 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union
Family Association members are invited to enjoy a Bingo night! There will be two rounds of games – the first round will be held from 8:10–9 p.m., and the second round will be held from 9:10–10 p.m.
Free Family 2-Hour Bike Rentals
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
UREC (enter via the East Entrance to access the Outdoor Center)
Come with your Tiger to the UREC Outdoor Center and receive a free 2-hour beach cruiser bike rental for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Family Weekend Check-In
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Arriving on Saturday? Registered participants can visit the second floor of the Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs , and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to the Tailgate. Access badges will be required for entry into the Family Weekend Tailgate.
Family Weekend Tailgate
1–4 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground
*Must be registered for the Purple or Gold Package in order to attend. Access badge
required for entry.
Tailgating is an LSU Tradition! Join us for the biggest tailgate on the Parade Ground with food, live music from Beaucoup Boogie, special appearances, inflatables, a photo booth, face painting, cornhole tournament, and more! Look for our white tents, Family Weekend flags, and balloons. Even if you are not attending the football game, you are welcome to join the fun and attend the tailgate as long as you are pre-registered for the purple or gold package. Click here to view the menu.
VIEW TAILGATE MAP OF PARADE GROUND
Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
1 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground
Only families registered for the Family Weekend Tailgate are eligible to participate in the Cornhole Tournament. Teams consist of two people.
On-site registration for the Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament will be at the Cornhole Tent on the LSU Parade Ground starting at 1 p.m. View the Tailgate Map here. The tournament will be limited to the first 24 teams for a single elimination bracket and begin at 1:30 p.m.. Matches will be determined by a blind draw. Each match cannot exceed 20 minutes.
Free play on cornhole boards will be available prior to the tournament beginning and as boards become open!
PMAC Fan Zone
1:45–5:45 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)
The PMAC will be open to the public with access to restrooms and is a great place for fans to take a break from the heat. The Tiger Band will perform in the PMAC after the Victory Hill Parade.
Golden Band from Tigerland marches down “Victory Hill”
4:30 p.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive
LSU Football Team Walks Down “Victory Hill”
4:35 p.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive
All Tiger Stadium Gates Open
4:45 p.m.
Golden Band from Tigerland takes the field for pregame performance
6:28 p.m.
Tiger Stadium
Kickoff, LSU Football vs. South Alabama
6:45 p.m.
Please note that football tickets are a separate cost and not included in the price of your Family Weekend registration fee. For more information about ticket prices and policies, please visit our Football Tickets page.
LSU's Clear Bag Policy is in effect for all athletic venues, including Tiger Stadium.
Family Weekend Jazz Brunch
Two time slots offered:
9–10:30 a.m. and 12–1:30 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union + The Club at Union Square
Registration is required. Access badge required for entry.
**This event typically sells out very quickly when priority registration opens.
Join us as we close out Family Weekend with an all-you-care-to-eat, southern-style brunch buffet, featuring live jazz music and door prizes. Click here to view the menu. A cash bar serving mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available.
UREC Leisure River Access
12–10 p.m.
UREC Leisure River
Come lounge in UREC's beautiful leisure river in the shape of LSU before you partake in gameday activities! Your LSU student must present their Tiger Card. Family members can join their student by purchasing a $5 UREC guest pass. Family Association members can obtain up to two complimentary guest passes by showing their Family Association membership card at the main desk.
9,000+
parents & family members attend annually
17th
annual Family Weekend event
20+
events & sessions make up Family Weekend
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Registration for Family Weekend will open in late summer 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
When registration opens in late summer 2025 (date TBD), you will register via an online form. Stay tuned for more details.
Family Weekend package options and costs will be announced this summer. Stay tuned for more details!
Please note:
- You must register and pay for all family members attending Family Weekend signature events, including your LSU student.
- There is no charge for children ages 5 and under to attend Family Weekend, but they must be listed on your registration form, so they will have a pass and lanyard to access the events.
- Only registered family members will be allowed access to Family Weekend signature events.
- Your Family Weekend registration fee does not include football tickets, as those must be purchased separately after you complete your Family Weekend registration. For more information about ticket prices and policies, please visit our Football Tickets page.
- All payments for LSU Family Weekend are made using a credit card on the registration form. There is a 3% processing fee for all transactions.
- Registrations are non-refundable.
Yes, if your LSU student plans to attend any of the Family Weekend signature events, then you must register and pay for them to attend.
All payments for LSU Family Weekend are made by using a credit card on the online registration form. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are accepted.
No, Family Weekend registrations are nonrefundable.
All families of current LSU students are invited to attend Family Weekend.
Definitely! Family Weekend is for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age.
There is no charge for children ages 5 and under to attend Family Weekend, but they must be listed on your registration form, so they receive an access badge.
Arrival, Parking, & Other
If you want to take full advantage of the opportunities available throughout the weekend, we encourage you to arrive by Friday morning (September 19). We will host educational sessions, meet-and-greets, and more throughout Friday. The tailgate and football game will be held on Saturday, and the weekend will culminate with a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. More details about the Family Weekend 2025 schedule will be posted on our schedule of events as they become available.
To view additional lodging options in the Baton Rouge area, click here.
Click here for more details. All registered families will also receive an email with parking details prior to Family Weekend. Please note that parking on Saturday is controlled by the LSU Athletic Department.
Please indicate on the registration form (once registration opens in later summer 2025) if any member of your family has any dietary restrictions. If you have a family member that requires special accommodations, please lsufamily@lsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss details and availability of accommodations for each event.
Absolutely! We always recommend comparing the schedule of events to see if it is feasible to attend both.
Visit our Football Tickets page for more information.
Check-In will be held on the second floor of the Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore.
Registered participants must check in to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs, and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.
Stay tuned for more details.
Yes, students will need to know the name of the primary registered contact and may pick up the packet during check-in.
You are required to wear your access badge at each Family Weekend signature event (Bengal Block Party, Family Weekend Tailgate, Jazz Brunch). Access badges will be provided at Check-In.
1. Find lsuguest in the list of available wireless networks and select it.
2. Open a web browser and wait to be redirected to the LSU Guest Authentication page.
Guest username: familyweekend
Guest password: TBA