9th Annual Official Unofficial USC EMBA Tailgate
About this Event
Join us at the 9th annual EMBA Tailgate on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Our Trojans will be playing the Washington Huskies. Time is TBA.
Come tailgate and network with the current USC EMBA 42 (Year 1) cohorts, EMBA 41 (Year 2) cohorts, EMBA alumni, Marshall and Leventhal Alumni Association community, MBV (Master of Business for Veterans), IBEAR (International MBA), OMBA (Online MBA), alumni, students, and more.
Our annual event sold out last year before the event date, so get your tickets early! This year will be another fantastic event with food, drinks, and always so much more.
As part of our annual tailgate tradition, we will again enjoy the following:
- Infamous Open Infinity Bar with multiple bartenders ready to serve USC-themed cocktails and mocktails
- Open Taco Bar catered by Ranchos Tacos
- Live DJ Entertainment
- Fiesta Cart Street Dogs, Hot Dogs, and Vegetarian Hot Dogs
- Affogato Bar sponsored by Elin Wang (IBEAR 48) of ZIPURE Life
- Open Dessert bar
- VIP Bathrooms sponsored by Karla Morales (EMBA 33) of Abundant Tax Strategies
- Drone Photography
- Trojan networking
- and more
Take a look at who joined us in 2025 via our Virtual Roster aka your “yearbook”:
Also, what's become an annual tradition of giving back to the community, this year we are proud to support Project Angel Food.
TAILGATE TICKET PRICES
Tailgate Tickets start at $100/ticket + processing fees & tax for their respective tier.
Exclusive Tailgate PLUS Game Day Tickets: $210 gets you a Tailgate Ticket and a USC Game Day Ticket to the USC v Washington in our Tailgate Section 323 | Pre-sale opens up Sat, 8/1 (Limited Block of Tickets)
General Tailgate Tickets start at $100/ticket + processing fees & tax. Once this tranche has been depleted, prices go up for the next tranche - so don't wait! General tickets open up Sat, 8/8.
Kids Ages 12 & Under: $35 | Kids above the age of 12 will need to purchase regular adult tickets
Click here for more #USC2025TailgateMemories
The Official Unofficial USC EMBA Tailgate Committee
If you have any questions, contact your cohort lead(s) listed below or anyone on the Tailgate Committee:
● Class 42 - Coming Soon! ● Class 41 - Roz Aron ● Class 40 – Christopher Woodland ● Class 39 – Raymond Chan ● Class 38 – Elizabeth Nicassio ● Class 37 – Bryce Taira ● Class 36 – Leo Kops ● Class 35 – Mary Rose Rabaja ● Class 34 – Melissa K Browne ● Class 33 – Gail Gonzales, Andrew Pagsisihan, Karla Morales ● Class 32 – Barbara Sladeck ● Class 31 – James Vasquez ● MLAA - LA - Victoria Chew Auld, Sharon Wang ● MBV - Josie Sandi ● IBEAR 49 – Brian Wu, Jessie Peng ● OMBA – Jason Foley
Don't see your cohort represented? Email us at [email protected]
Although not anticipated, food, activities, etc. subject to change. This member social event is hosted rain or shine. Pets are not permitted; service animals are allowed as required by law. Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all time. Please drink responsibly.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19 to USD 225.93
