City Walk Bham to host UAB tailgates in 2024

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Let’s go Blazers. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

City Walk Bham, Birmingham’s new recreation area known for its pickleball courts, skate park, food trucks and more, will be the home of UAB football tailgates beginning next year. Thanks to an agreement between UAB and the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, UAB fans will have the opportunity to buy season tailgating and parking spots throughout City Walk Bham and Protective Stadium Complex beginning in the 2024 football season. Read on to find out more.

About City Walk

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CityWalk BHAM. (Ben Johnson / Bham Now)

City Walk Bham is a public park located under Interstate 59/20 downtown. It was first opened during the World Games in 2022 and has become one of Birmingham’s more popular recreation areas ever since.

In close proximity to the BJCC, Protective Stadium, Top Golf and more, CityWalk Bham has become central to Downtown Birmingham fun. Now, it will host UAB football tailgates in 2024.

UAB football tailgates get a new home at CityWalk Bham

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Protective Stadium is only a short walk from CityWalk Bham. (Tira Davis / Bham Now)

UAB Football reached a new era of hype last year when it moved its home games from Legion Field to Protective Stadium. UAB fans have been holding tailgates at the Protective Stadium Complex, but now will have the opportunity to purchase tailgating spots at CityWalk Bham.

The 1.5-mile, 10-acre CityWalk Bham is located a short walk from Protective Stadium, providing fans with a place to park, socialize, eat and drink before home games.

“We look forward to working with UAB Football to leverage City Walk BHAM and add a unique element to the gameday experience.”

Tad Snider, Executive Director and CEO of the BJCC for UAB News

Official plans for tailgates at City Walk are set to be announced by the end of this football season.

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Carter Matthews
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