Aubie Claus

AUBIE CLAUS

Aubie Claus on a couch surrounded by Christmas cutout decorations

Aubie Claus is the Aubie Program's premier fundraising event held annually since 2012. This event gives Auburn fans the unique opportunity to meet Aubie the Tiger in a calm and controlled environment, while taking holiday-themed photos with their favorite tiger.

A unique shopping experience is presented in partnership with Alumni Hall for exclusive Aubie Claus merchandise. All proceeds to participate in Aubie Claus and a portion of proceeds from the shop directly support the Aubie Program, and Aubie's participation in the UCA National Championship competition!

To provide the most fair opportunity possible for everyone to participate, time slots for Aubie Claus will be determined by a  pre-qualification drawing.

Aubie Claus 2026 Registration & Pre-Qualification Drawing Dates

Monday, September 21
8:00 A.M. CST

Registration Opens

Wednesday, September 30
11:59 P.M. CST

Registration Closes

Monday, October 5
12:00 NOON CST

Drawing Notification Emails sent out

If selected, payment is due by Friday, October 9 at 11:59 P.M.

*Please only register once per household and use a permanent home address.
**Do not use a student or temporary address.
***Duplicate or fraudulent entries will be removed.

Unselected time slots will be released for the Second Chance (first-come, first-served) signup on Wednesday, October 14, at 12:00 NOON CST.

Only register for dates you know you will be able to attend. Dates cannot be traded, transferred, or changed.

Aubie Claus 2026 Dates

  • Thursday, November 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 8 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 11 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 12 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 15 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 19 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 22 | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Monday, November 23 | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

*A reservation is needed in order to attend the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aubie Claus is $75 and includes three (3) poses. A professional photographer will be onsite taking pictures, and you will receive high-resolution digital files (jpeg) of your poses with Aubie via email. Photographer and digital files are included in the cost of Aubie Claus.

Aubie Claus photo sessions will take place at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum is an event space located in the heart of Auburn's campus adjacent to Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Address: 650 Biggio Dr, Auburn, AL 36849

Yes. Parking is available and will be relayed to participants via email closer to Aubie Claus.

A pre-qualification drawing will take place online with registration taking place from Monday, September 21, 2026, at 8 a.m. CST through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. A link to the pre-qualification drawing registration form will be available on this page.

We ask that you only purchase one time slot per household/address (i.e. one per household/family residing together). Please use your permanent residential address during the registration process. Do not use a student/temporary address, second home, or business address.

No, you may only register with one address.

The requests for time slots exceed the number of time slots available each year. Limiting the reservations per household allows for more members of the Auburn family to participate.

No, you may not apply for time slots on behalf of a friend or relative, as a gift, or to sell. By completing the transaction, you certify that the time slot is for your personal use. Photo identification and receipt will be required upon arrival.

Those who are selected will have from Monday, October 5 until Friday, October 9 to reserve their time slot on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are selected in the pre-qualification drawing, there will be a guaranteed time slot for you, however, you are not guaranteed your first preference for time of the day you're selected for.

Unfortunately, no refunds, rain checks, exchanges, or replacements will be made once payment has been received and the spot is confirmed.

You can notify us via email at aubieclaus@auburn.edu to let us know you will no longer be able to attend the event. We will accept your $75 for the photo session as a non-tax-deductible donation to the Aubie Program and we will work with you to ensure you still receive all purchased merchandise.

Not, BUT on Wednesday, October 14, any unclaimed time slots will be released in a Second Chance sign-up (first-come, first-served). You are not guaranteed a time slot will be available if you were not selected in the pre-qualification drawing.

For the safety and comfort of all guests, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted at Aubie Claus.

However, service animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are welcome throughout the venue. Service animals must remain under the handler’s control at all times and should be on a leash, harness, or tether, unless using one would interfere with the animal’s ability to perform its specific tasks.

Aubie Claus T-shirts

Official Aubie Claus 2026 t-shirts are available for purchase at aub.ie/tshirts

T-shirts will be on sale from Monday, September 21 through Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

If "pick-up" is selected as the method of delivery, t-shirts will be available at the event location and can be picked up at Aubie Claus, starting on the first day, November 5th.

  • Toddler: $20
  • Youth: $20
  • Adult Short Sleeve: $25
  • Adult Long Sleeve: $35

*Adult t-shirts 2XL - 4XL will include additional fees.
** All t-shirts are subject to additional fees for taxes + shipping/handling.

  • Toddler (short sleeve): 2T, 3T, 4T, 5/6T
  • Youth (short sleeve): Youth XS, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Youth XL
  • Adult (short sleeve): Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
  • Adult (long sleeve): Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL

All order questions should be directed to Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing.

Email: tigertown@tigertownapparel.com

Phone: 334-887-8801

Contact Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing

Email: tigertown@tigertownapparel.com

Phone: 334-887-8801

  • Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday–Sunday: Closed