Barstool Brings UConn vs UMass Tailgate to Manchester

Barstool Sports is hosting its college football show at Elicit Brewing in Manchester on Thursday evening as a pregame tailgate for the upcoming Friday matchup between UConnecticut and UMass. The event features Barstool personalities discussing the game, distributing merchandise, and offering backstage access to the College Football Show during play. Admission is free but restricted to attendees aged 21 or older.

The football contest takes place on Friday at Rentschler Field in East Hartford with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. UMass enters seeking a victory against its three-game losing streak, while UConn aims to continue its winning momentum after defeating Temple recently. The rivalry holds an all-time record of 38 wins and 38 losses.

Viewers can tune into CBS Sports Network or stream the game via Fubo starting at 7 p.m. EDT on October 23, 2026.