Tailgating is a time-honored tradition dating back to the mid-1800s — before football was mainstream and automobiles existed. These days, the tailgate party is a three-season activity, firing up in the late summer, lasting through the fall and, for the hearty, offering warmth of spirit into the winter. Laughter, fight songs and cheers fill the air, which also includes the smells of smoky barbecue and burgers. As America’s favorite pregame pastime, tailgating has evolved over the years, thanks in part to technology. Here are a few ways OnStar can help you enjoy a fun-filled day of tailgating.

Newer OnStar-equipped vehicles come with an available built-in Wi-Fi^® Hotspot* that can turn your vehicle into a reliable mobile hub with great signal quality and bandwidth. If you have a paid data plan, friends and family can connect up to seven devices to stream the game, surf the web, listen to music and more. Or use a Bluetooth^® speaker to listen to your favorite playlist. You’ll be glad to have a hotspot powered by your vehicle so you’re not reliant on a smartphone battery. 

As with Wi-Fi, newer GM vehicles can also let you connect to some of your favorite apps* directly from the center display. Tap into SiriusXM* to dial up an early game or use Spotify* to listen to your pregame playlist. And with Video streaming,* OnStar can connect you to Hulu* or YouTube,* in case someone isn’t as into the pregame festivities as you.