Campout Games for 2023-2024 Season:
Yale 11/10 (Campout Dates are 11/9-11/10)
St. Mary's 2/3 (Campout Dates are 2/2-2/3)
Since 2006, Kennel Campout has been the way students demonstrate their dedication to the Zags! What started as the most dedicated students setting up tents overnight has now become a rite of passage during all students’ time at Gonzaga.
Kennel Campout begins with a scheduled tweet from the Kennel Club Twitter account at 12:15 pm, a few days before the big game. This tweet will give a location on campus that students will race to receive their tenting number. This tent number is not only your assigned location within Kennel Campout, but it also determines the order you enter the Kennel on game day. Starting the day prior to tip-off, Kennel Campout is set up on either Foley or Herak Lawn and lasts throughout the night.
Some Gonzaga Alumni may remember Kennel Campout as "Tent City". In 2022, The Kennel Club reevaluated the name "Tent City" for the event. This name has gained a negative connotation due to its association with the community experiencing homelessness in the Spokane area. The Kennel Club is in the process of rebranding the event and transitioning to a new name of Kennel Campout. We are working with CCE (Center for Community Engagement) and getting input from the Spokane community while implementing this change.