This Is Indiana's Top Bucket List Experience for Football

When it comes to Game Day, there are few traditions as ingrained in the sport of football as a good tailgate party. There's one tailgate party in Indiana that ranks at the top of the bucket list for many fans.

Pre-Game Is Just as Important to Football Fans as the Game Itself

The pre-game festivities are just as important as the game itself, according to a recent poll by LiveSportsonTV.com who surveyed 3,000 football fans to find out their pregame habits and what tailgate party or other game day experience they would most like to experience.

The Best Time to Pre-Game Varies for Football Fans

The majority of football fans (58%) like to start the pregame action a few hours before the start of the game while more dedicated fans (22%) start the festivities at the beginning of the day.

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A Custom Party Van or RV Tops the Wishlist for Tailgate Fans

When it comes to Game Day Bucket Lists, fans would splurge on their tailgate setups if they could. Custom vans or RVs top the wishlist with 34% of fans surveyed saying they would splurge to give themselves a "fan cave on wheels."

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A Colts Tailgate Party Is the #3 Bucket List Experience for Indiana Football Fans

Three Indiana experiences made an appearance in the survey - and one of those ranked in the Top 10. Tailgating at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis came in at #51 on the tailgate/game day experience bucket list overall, and #3 for Indiana. No doubt Colts fans will be grilling up tenderloin sandwiches and dishing out the BBQ at the tailgate parties.

Memorial Stadium Pre-Game Is Indiana's #2 Football Fan Bucket List Experience

Tailgating at Bloomington's Memorial Stadium is #45 on the overall list, and number #2 for Indiana. IU Football Fans can indulge in brats, burgers, and more before fans take their seats and sing along to the Hoosiers' fight song. Speaking of songs, be sure you keep reading for our list of 32 Football Hype Songs to Pumped You Up Before Game Day.

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GO IRISH - Notre Dame Tailgate Tops Indiana Football Fans' Bucket Lists

Taking the Top Spot for Indiana (and #6 overall on the list) is none other than tailgating on the campus of the University of Notre Dame where football is such a way of life that even the library is painted with the massive World of Life Mural, nicknamed Touchdown Jesus.

Where Else Can You Tailgate with Blue, Gold & Bagpipes?

South Bend fills with Fighting Irish fans decked out in blue and gold - and of course classic Irish Kelly green! Tailgaters can expect to find traditional Irish foods, along with unmistakable team spirit, and even some bagpipes.

Tailgating is a Great Way to Build Friendships with Like Minded Fans

Regardless of which team has your heart, there is no doubt that tailgating, and the sense of community and shared comradery, is central part of football fandom.

32 Football Hype Songs to Pump You Up for Game Day

Before you get ready to play, or cheer your team on to victory, you have to get in the right mindset. You have to get your heart racing and your adrenaline at full blast. This mix of rock, heavy metal, country, and hip-hop will do just that.

Before we move on, it should be noted many of the songs on this list contain not-safe-for-work-or-young-ears language, multiple times in several cases. So, if you choose to take a listen, maybe do it with headphones on or earbuds in. However you listen, just make sure you turn it way up.

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