GAME DAY IN THE 'CUSE

Whether you're a Syracuse Orange fan or visiting for the opposing team, we've rounded up everything you need to know when Game Day arrives — where to stay, where to park, where to party, and where to play after the game.

Go beyond Game Day and extend your stay with everything Syracuse has to offer — from our year-round outdoor adventures, to award-winning barbecue and brews, come see for yourself why Syracuse is scoring points with fans from across the country.

Syracuse Football Game in the Carrier Dome Thousands of Syracuse Orange Basketball Fans Watching Game Man in Big Orange Wig and SU Jersey Yells to Support His Team

Football

Every September, Syracuse University Athletics kicks off football season with the Orange competing in the NCAA & the Atlantic Division of the ACC.

Basketball

Considered one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country, the NCAA Division I Syracuse Orange men's basketball team plays at home at the Dome, as does the NCAA Division I Syracuse Orange women's basketball team.

Lacrosse

Having won 15 national championship titles, the NCAA Division I Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team boasts impressive stats and dozens of hall of fame alumni. The Orange women's lacrosse team also calls the Dome home.

Syracuse Football Game in the Carrier Dome

6 Things to do in Syracuse on game day

Syracuse University Football Parking Map

SU Parking For Game Day

Historic Hotel Lit Up with Green Grass and Blue Skies

Find a Hotel

Bird's Eye View of Thousands of Syracuse Orange Basketball Fans Watching Game

Basketball + BBQ

STAY

Anyone who knows anything about a big game day knows tailgating is where it's at. If you find yourself in Syracuse for a game, you're in luck — with dozens of hotels conveniently located near The Dome and several other sports venues, you can stay and play while tailgating before the game. The Marriott Syracuse Downtown serves up their annual SU Basketball Tailgate pre-game parties at Shaughnessy's Irish Pub, including round-trip shuttle to the game (Saturday game-days only)! In addition many downtown area hotels offer shuttling if staying on-site.