
About this Event
Join us at the 8th annual EMBA Tailgate on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Our Trojans will be playing the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Come tailgate and network with the current USC EMBA 41 (Year 1) cohorts, EMBA 40 (Year 2) cohorts, EMBA alumni, Marshall and Leventhal Alumni Association community, MBV (Master of Business for Veterans), IBEAR (International 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 activities.
As part of our annual tailgate tradition, we will again enjoy the following:
- Open Taco Bar catered by Ranchos Tacos
- Open Bar with multiple bartenders ready to serve USC-themed cocktails and mocktails
- Live DJ
- Open Dessert bar
- VIP Bathrooms
- Drone Photography
- Interactive Games
- and Trojan networking
Take a look at who all joined us last year with our “yearbook”:

Also per our annual tradition, we give back with to the community, and this year, the organization we are supporting is Honor.org.
TAILGATE TICKET PRICES
Tailgate Tickets start at $100/ticket + processing fees & tax for their respective tier. But don't wait! Tickets go up in price and have sold out previously.
Exclusive Tailgate PLUS Game Day Tickets: $215.87 gets you a Tailgate Ticket and a USC Game Day Ticket to the USC v Michigan Game in our Tailgate Section 325 | Opening up Fri, 8/15 (Limited Block of Tickets)
General Tailgate Tickets Tier 1: $100 – Tailgate Ticket | Purchase between Wed, 8/20 to Fri, 9/12
General Tailgate Tickets Tier 2: $110 | Purchase between Sat, 9/13 to Fri, 9/26
General Tailgate Tickets Tier 3: $115 | Purchase between Sat, 9/27 to Fri, 10/10 - Or under tickets are sold out due to capacity.
At the Door: $120 | Purchase onsite, day of event, only if event is not sold out
Kids Ages 12 & Under: $20 | Kids above the age of 12 will need to purchase regular adult tickets
Click here for more #USC2024TailgateMemories

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 31 – James Vasquez
● Class 32 – Barbara Sladeck
● Class 33 – Gail Gonzales, Andrew Pagsisihan, Karla Morales
● Class 34 – Melissa K Browne
● Class 35 – Mary Rose Rabaja
● Class 36 – Leo Kops
● Class 37 – Bryce Taira
● Class 38 – Elizabeth Nicassio
● Class 39 – Raymond Chan
● Class 40 – Allison Ahearn, Christopher Woodland
● Class 41 - Roz Aron
● MLAA - LA - Victoria Chew Auld, Sharon Wang
● IBEAR – Elin Wang, André Luiz Freire de Carvalho Kato
Don't see your cohort represented? Email us at [email protected]
Although not anticipated, food, activities, etc. subject to change. Event hosted rain or shine.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Exposition Park - East Lawn (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2YCbxk4MhjZhYZJq8), 701 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 268.61