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BECOME A McKETTA TAILGATE SPONSOR

Sat., Sept. 6 | Texas Longhorns vs. San Jose State Spartans | 8:30-11AM | CPE Lawn + ETC T-Room

This Alumni Weekend join Phillips 66 as a sponsor for the 2025 McKetta Tailgate, ahead of the Longhorn's first home game of the season. The McKetta Tailgate, which welcomes 300-350 revelers every year, offers a connection with top-caliber chemical engineering students prior to fall's Engineering EXPO Career Fair, September 10-11. And, it is a great way to engage a strong base of alumni from a variety of industries.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact: Marisa Meier, Associate Director of Alumni & Corporate Relations | 512-471-3837 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FIELD GOAL SPONSOR | $10,000

Brand Recognition:

  • Invites + Mentions | Your logo and website hyperlink on marketing materials: invites, email reminders, social media posts, etc.
  • Tailgate Tee | Shared sponsor recognition on coveted tailgate tee shirts (~500), providing lasting exposure for years to come.
  • The Big Screen | Two weeks recognition on announcement screens throughout the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering building (choose your high recruitment period or preferred time).
  • Booth + Banner Opportunity | Field Goal partners allowed a booth space and banner display during tailgate.

Game Day Perks:

  • Home Game Season Opener | 2* tickets to see the Longhorns take on the Spartans. Texas ChE can help facilitate a sponsor-paid block booking of additional tickets, *based on availability.
  • Student Tailgaters | Invite up to 10 additional UT students, interns or potential recruits across campus to tailgate (I.e., other engineering students or business students).
  • Your Guests | Invite up to 10 representatives, recruiters or customers to attend.

The End Zone:

  • Academy of Distinguished Chemical Engineers | 2 banquet tickets to black-tie optional event honoring Texas ChE alumni for their professional achievements, public service, and support of higher education.
  • Charitable tax deduction.

FANATIC SPONSOR | $5,000

Brand Recognition:

  • Invites + Mentions | Your logo and website hyperlink on marketing materials: invites, email reminders, social media posts, etc.
  • Tailgate Tee | Shared sponsor recognition, on coveted tailgate tee shirts (~500), providing lasting exposure for years to come.

Game Day Perks:

  • Your Guests | Invite up to 5 representatives, recruiters or customers to attend.

The End Zone:

  • Charitable tax deduction.

2025 Tailgate Sponsorship