Auburn Football vs. Samford University Football — Hotels & Tickets
Jordan Hare Stadium, Auburn University, AL · Saturday, November 21, 2026
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Make it a weekend in Auburn University
Local, game-day tested — near Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Eat before
- Amsterdam Cafe· Midtown, ~0.7 mi N of the stadium on N College St
A quirky, longtime local hang for a pregame brunch or a shrimp-and-grits fix — grab a spot on the patio before the crowds swallow downtown.
- The Hound· Downtown at 124 Tichenor Ave, ~0.5 mi from the stadium
Southern small plates and a deep bourbon list make this the spot to settle in and eat well before you walk over to Tiger Walk.
- Acre· Just off downtown on E Glenn Ave, ~1 mi from the stadium
Chef David Bancroft's farm-to-table spot with an actual garden out back — book ahead on a game weekend because locals know it fills fast.
After the game
- Hamilton's on Magnolia· Downtown at 174 E Magnolia Ave, a block from Toomer's Corner
After the final whistle this is where you land for a proper sit-down dinner and a drink to relive the fourth quarter.
- Bunkers· Downtown at 250 W Glenn Ave, a block from Toomer's Corner
A block off the corner and easygoing — the go-to for wings, a burger, and catching the rest of the day's scores after the game.
- Skybar Café· 136 W Magnolia Ave, downtown
If Auburn wins, the whole town spills into this multi-level bar — live music, a big dance floor, and doors open till nearly 2:30 am.
Getting in
- Arrive early and plan your exit route· Official campus lots around the stadium
Public lots go first-come, first-served, so get in hours early and scout your way back to I-85 or 280 before kickoff and the exit stops being a nightmare.
- Tiger Walk down Donahue Drive· Donahue Dr, ~2 hours before kickoff
Line Donahue Drive two hours before kick to see the team walk in through a wall of orange and blue — it's the most imitated tradition in college sports for a reason.
- Coca-Cola Fan Fest & the Hayfields tailgate· Fan Fest at the Nichols Center on Donahue Dr; Hayfields on S Donahue Dr
The free Fan Fest opens four hours out with music and games, and the S. Donahue hayfields are where the serious tailgaters set up shop once staking opens Friday at 2 pm.
Don't miss
- Rolling Toomer's Corner· Corner of College St and Magnolia Ave, downtown
After every big win the whole town swarms the oaks at the corner and buries them in toilet paper — if the Tigers win, you run down there, no exceptions.
- Toomer's Drugs fresh-squeezed lemonade· Corner of College St and Magnolia Ave, downtown
An Auburn institution since 1896 — the tart, hand-squeezed lemonade is a non-negotiable gameday ritual, so grab one before you head to the stadium.