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Trojan Athletic Fund

Join fellow Trojan Athletic Fund Members at Tommy's Tavern at Olympic Plaza for a free pre-game experience available to all TAF members and their guests.

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USC Football vs. San José State

Saturday, August 29, 2026
9:00 AM | Tommy’s Tavern Opens
9:30 AM | Trojan Walk
10:30 AM | All Coliseum Gates Open
12:00 PM | Kickoff

*Times subject to change

EVENT DETAILS

Food & Beverage

Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout Tommy’s Tavern.

Food will be available at the Northside Kitchen and the provided food trucks.

Menus will be posted online on the Tuesday before each game.

Location

Tommy’s Tavern is in the Olympic Plaza on the Peristyle side (east side) of the Coliseum.

Since Tommy's Tavern is within the Coliseum gates, all guests must have a game ticket scanned to enter. There is no re-entry into the LA Memorial Coliseum. If you leave, a new ticket is required to return.

Guests must remain inside Tommy’s Tavern until all Coliseum gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.

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Tommy's Tavern Access

All guests must have a ticket with the diamond interlock logo or a Tommy’s Tavern wristband to enter the party. Present your ticket to security at the Tavern entrance.

Trojan Athletic Fund Members with a diamond interlock logo on their ticket:

  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Enter Coliseum Gate 1 with your ticket.
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Present ticket to CSC staff at the Tavern entrance.

Trojan Athletic Fund Members who purchase a single ticket*:

  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Visit TAF table outside Coliseum Gate 1 for a wristband.
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Visit TAF table at Tommy’s Tavern entrance to receive a wristband.

*Trojan Athletic Fund Members who do not have season tickets or do not have the diamond interlock logo on their tickets, please email taf@usc.edu for access to Tommy's Tavern.

Seating

Limited seating will be provided for guests. All seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entertainment

Enjoy music, lawn games, televisions, a photo booth, giveaways, and special guests.

Fans can greet the football team during the Trojan Walk through Olympic Plaza.

Coliseum Bag Policy

Clear plastic tote bags (max size 12” x 6” x 12”) are allowed. Other bags are not permitted for safety reasons.

FULL POLICY

TOMMY’S TAVERN SCHEDULE

GAME SCHEDULE MENU
Saturday, Aug. 29
San Jose State Spartans San José State
9:00 AM – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
12:00 PM – Kickoff
Friday, Sept. 4
Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State
3:00 PM – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
6:00 PM – Kickoff
Saturday, Sept. 12
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Lousiana
5:00 PM – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
8:00 PM – Kickoff
Saturday, Sept. 26
Oregon Ducks Oregon
TBD – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
TBD – Kickoff
Saturday, Oct. 3
Washington Huskies Washington
TBD – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
TBD – Kickoff
Saturday, Oct. 31
Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State
TBD – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
TBD – Kickoff
Saturday, Nov. 29
Maryland Terrapins Maryland
TBD – Tommy’s Tavern Opens
TBD – Kickoff

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, TAF members can bring guests to Tommy’s Tavern whose ticket does not have the Diamond Interlock logo. Please email taf@usc.edu with your name and your guest names by noon the day before the game.

No, a reservation is not required. Show your TAF ticket or wristband at the Tavern entrance.

Yes! Food is available to purchase at the Northside Kitchen and the food trucks. Menus are posted online every Tuesday.

No. The closest restroom is at Coliseum Gate 4.

Yes. Limited umbrellas will be provided for shade.

All seating is first-come, first-served. Arrive early to sit together.

For additional information, please call (213) 740-4155 or email taf@usc.edu.