Tailgating Events

Recent-Grad Events

House Events

Grad School Events

Pre-Game Tailgating Events

College Alumni Tailgate Luncheon
Saturday, November 22
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Gordon Indoor Track
$35 per adult and $15 per child (12 years and under)
Register for the luncheon.

The Harvard Alumni Association College Alumni Programs office cordially invites all College alumni to the Tailgate Luncheon, which features a hearty buffet lunch and cash bar, along with special appearances by the Harvard Band and the Harvard Cheerleaders. Please note: You must have a ticket to The Game to access the Tailgate Luncheon (and Gordon Indoor Track).

College Recent-Grad Tailgates
Saturday, November 22
Tailgating from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
The Hill (just inside Gate 14)
Complimentary for Classes of 2005–2014
No registration necessary.
To share attendance and see who is coming, visit this Facebook event.

The College Classes of 2005–2014 are invited to celebrate together at the annual Recent-Grad Tailgates. Your class tailgate leaders will provide food, drinks, and more, all made possible by class funds. Come to connect with classmates, enjoy barbequed food and refreshments, and cheer on Harvard. To find out more about the specifics planned for your Class and other recent-grad classes, please reach out to your class committee leaders, who will be helping to plan the tailgates and pre-game events in Harvard Square. Please note: You do not need a ticket to The Game to access the Recent-Grad Tailgates.

College Classes of 1990-1995 Family Tailgate
Saturday, November 22
Tailgating from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Please join alumni from the Harvard and Radcliffe Classes of 1990–1995 outside of Harvard Stadium for a tailgate party before The Game.
All families are welcome for catered, delicious bites and an open bar, but please note that entrance to The Game is not included.
Email Rob Cocca with any questions, or call 617-605-4683.

Recent-Grad Events

Prior to The Game

College Classes of 2011–2014 in SF Pre-Party
Monday, November 17
6:00–9:00 PM
Southside Spirit House
575 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105

College Classes of 2005–2014 in NYC Pre-Party
Thursday, November 20
6:00–11:00 PM
The Village Pourhouse Downtown
64 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10003
RSVP here.

College Classes of 2005–2009 Pre-Party
Friday, November 21
10:00 PM–2:00 AM
Grafton Street Pub & Grill
1230 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
The College Classes of 2005-2009 are invited to the H-Y Game pre-party at Grafton Street.
RSVP here.

College Class of 2010 Pre-Parties
Wednesday, November 19
6:30–9:30 PM
Moe's Cantina
155 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Young Alum Mixer with Yale Young Alums
RSVP here.

Friday, November 21
7:00 PM
The Fable Bar
52 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FD

Friday, November 21
9:00–11:00 PM
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House
33 Dunster St., Cambridge, MA 02138
RSVP here.

Friday, November 21
9:00 PM
21st Amendement Brewery
563 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

College Class of 2011 Pre-Party
Friday, November 21
9:00 PM–2:00 AM
The Beat Hotel
13 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

College Class of 2012 Pre-Party
Friday, November 21
8:00–11:00 PM
Fire and Ice
50 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

College Class of 2013 Pre-Party
Friday, November 21
9:00–11:00 PM
The Hong Kong Restaurant
1238 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

College Class of 2014 Pre-Party
Friday, November 21
9:00–11:00 PM
Tasty Burger
40 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138

During the Game

College Classes of 2005–2014 Cambridge Watch Party
Saturday, November 22
Noon–4:00 PM
Tasty Burger
40 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
RSVP here and invite friends on Facebook.

College Classes of 2005–2014 NYC Watch Party
Saturday, November 22
11:30 AM–4:00 PM
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St., New York, NY 10003
RSVP here.

Class of 2010 DC Watch Party
Saturday, November 22
12:30–3:00 PM
Vendetta
1212 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
RSVP here.

Following the Game

College Classes of 2005–2014 Post-Party
Saturday, November 22
9:00 PM–2:00 AM
Park Restaurant & Bar
59 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
RSVP here and invite friends on Facebook.

House Events

Alumni from the Houses are invited back for the events below surrounding The Game. Come reconnect with your House Masters and other alumni from your House while you are back in Cambridge.

Adams House
Saturday, November 22
3:30–6:00 PM
Lower Common Room
Reception for Adams House Students and Alumni
Cost: Complimentary
No RSVP required.

Cabot House
Friday, November 21
5:30–7:00 PM
Senior Common Room (A-Entry)
Cabot alumni are invited for pizza and drinks in advance of The Game
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP via Paperless Post invitation email or to Amanda Pepperthe Cabot House administrator.

Currier House
Sunday, November 23
11:30 AM–2:00 PM
Currier Dining Hall
Currier alumni are invited to Sunday brunch after the The Game
Cost: $10 at the door (cash or check only)
RSVP to the Currier House administrator, Patricia Pepper, by Friday, November 21.

Dunster House
Saturday, November 22
8:00–9:30 AM
Dunster Headquarters at 1201 Mass. Ave.
Cost: Complimentary
Dunster gear available for purchase at the entrance
RSVP here by Thursday, November 20

Eliot House
Saturday, November 22
3:30–5:00 PM
Eliot House Grille
Reception for Eliot House Alumni
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP here.

Kirkland House
Saturday, November 22
3:30–5:00 PM (immediately following The Game)
Finnegan Family Junior Common Room
Kirkland alumni are warmly invited to a reception in Kirkland House following The Game. Apple cider and light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Complimentary
Kirkland gear will also be available for purchase (including sweatshirts, t-shirts, neckties, lapel pins, and bags).
RSVP here.

Leverett House
Saturday, November 22
7:30–9:00 AM
Leverett Dining Hall
Cost: $10 at the door (cash or check only)
RSVP to Howard Georgi, Leverett House Master.

Lowell House
Saturday, November 22
3:00–5:00 PM
Junior Common Room
Lowell House alumni are invited to a reception.
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP here.

Mather House
Saturday, November 22
4:00–5:00 PM (immediately following The Game)
Senior Common Room
Mather alumni are invited for chowder and corn bread in the Senior Common Room following The Game.
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP to Jolene Seme by November 14.

Quincy House
Friday, November 21
7:00–9:00 PM
Junior Common Room
Quincy alumni are invited to a reception before The Game featuring cake!
Cost: Complimentary

Sunday, November 23
11:30 AM–2:00 PM
Quincy Dining Hall
Quincy alumni are invited to brunch the morning after The Game.
Cost: $5 for alumni, $10 for guests
RSVP to Krystle Petrie for both events by November 19.

Winthrop House
Saturday, November 22
3:00–5:00 PM
Junior Common Room
Winthrop alumni are invited to a reception immediately following The Game.
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP to Heather Grant if you plan on attending.

Graduate School Events

Graduate School of Education
Saturday, November 22
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
McCurdy Track, outside Harvard Stadium
Stop by the HGSE tent on McCurdy Track to join members of the HGSE community for a tailgate before watching the Harvard Crimson take on the Yale Bulldogs for the 131st time in the rivalry's history! Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP here by November 19.