Contributors

The Fans Behind
the Stories

GameDay GatePass is built by fans, for fans. Every road story, stadium guide, and gameday tip comes from real people who have made the trip. Here is how to join them.

What we publish

What We're Looking For

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Road Trip Stories

Multi-stadium trips, conference tours, or that one unforgettable away game weekend.

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Stadium Reviews

First-person accounts of what it's actually like to attend a game at any FBS venue.

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Tailgating Tips

Best lots, local bars, pregame traditions — the stuff that doesn't make the official guide.

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Rivalry Experiences

What it feels like to sit in hostile territory or witness a historic game in person.

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Hidden Gems

The local spots, sleeper atmospheres, and under-the-radar traditions only regulars know.

Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

—First-person perspective — write from your own experience
—800–2,000 words (guides can run longer)
—Include practical tips readers can actually use
—Specific details beat general impressions every time
—Photos from your trip are welcome and encouraged
—No press passes or media credentials required

Submit

Ready to Pitch?

Send a quick pitch or draft to our contributors email. Include the stadium or trip you want to cover and a sentence on your angle. We read every submission.

contributors@gamedaygatepass.com →

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Contributors will be featured here as stories are published. Be one of the first to have your gameday story on GameDay GatePass.

The pitch

Why Contribute?

130+

FBS stadiums covered

Your story reaches fans planning trips to every corner of college football.

10K+

Monthly readers

A growing community of college football travelers who read and share our guides.

Rule: be real

No press box access required. We want honest fan accounts, not polished PR copy.