TAILGATE Fest. Melbourne 2026

TAILGATE Fest is back at The Timber Yard in 2026 - bigger, bolder and louder than ever.

After a complete sell-out in 2025, Melbourne’s wildest SB Monday returns for another full-scale game-day takeover. Expect giant screens, fireside chats with Pro Footballers, cheerleaders, DJs, plenty of giveaways & prizes, all-day energy and a packed crowd bringing the party from kickoff to final whistle.

This is a full All-American game-day experience - bold flavours, big moments and non-stop action on the biggest day in American Football.

Big Game Live & Loud
Six massive screens. Thunderous sound. Electric lighting. You’ll feel every hit, every touchdown and every chant as the action unfolds.

Unrivalled Entertainment
More cheerleaders, more acrobatic performers, more pyrotechnics. DJs, guest hosts, sports personalities and maybe even a surprise visit from an American football legend.

All-American Eats
Tommy Collins returns with the ultimate game-day feast for our All-Inclusive Table guests, while Muse Catering fires up the BBQ in the Wildcard Party Arena with authentic American smokehouse favourites.

Ice-Cold Drinks All Day
Bud Buckets, Carlton Dry stubbies, Hard Rated cans, spirits and cocktails. Drinks flow from kickoff to the final whistle.

Competitions & Giveaways
Tipping comps, throwing challenges, cash prizes, free merch and the infamous DiDi Orange Gatorade competition.

Exclusive Merch
Limited-edition jerseys and official TAILGATE Fest gear so you can rep the madness all year long.

Get your crew locked in! With back-to-back sellout years, 2026 is on track to be another spectacle!