Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium holds 100,119 fans and is home to Texas Longhorns (NCAA (SEC)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.
| Capacity | 100,119 |
|---|---|
| Opened | November 8, 1924 |
| Home teams | Texas Longhorns (NCAA (SEC)) |
| Address | 405 East 23rd Street, Austin, Texas 78712 |
When are the remaining home games?
3 home games left, starting Sat Oct 24, 2026. Times are local (Central).
| Date | Game | Kickoff | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 24, 2026 | Texas Longhorns vs Ole Miss Rebels | 6:30 pm | College football |
| Sat Oct 31, 2026 | Texas Longhorns vs Mississippi State Bulldogs | 6:30 pm | College football |
| Fri Nov 20, 2026 | Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks | time TBA | College football |
When do the gates open at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium?
Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff for general fans. UT students who are Big Ticket holders with Football may enter at Gate 25 beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff. (source)
How do students get in at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium?
UT students who purchase the Big Ticket with Football can claim a mobile student football ticket. Big Ticket holders with general admission lower-level tickets enter at Gate 25, located on the northeast corner of the stadium, on a first-come, first-served basis beginning three hours prior to kickoff, and must bring a physical UT student ID. Upon entry they receive a wristband granting access to the general admission student section bleachers, Sections 16 through 27. Reserved upper-level student tickets are also available in Sections 121-125 with a separate designated entry gate. (source)
What are the tailgating rules at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium?
Open tailgating is permitted in yellow-marked spaces on the official tailgating map, and fans with parking permits in purple-marked surface lots may tailgate in those lots. Tents and tailgate setups are allowed beginning at 7 a.m. on gamedays. Fans are asked to throw away trash and recycle aluminum, plastic, and glass in the blue recyclable bags provided in tailgate lots and to dispose of remaining charcoal and ashes in the containers provided. REVELxp offers reserved turnkey tailgating packages on the LBJ Lawn, the only way to tailgate in the red-marked areas of the gameday map; REVELxp reserved spaces do not permit fire cooking or grilling. RV and oversize vehicle parking is available at State Lot 26, 701 W 51st St., for $20 per space from 6 p.m. the day before a home game or $10 on gameday, with a free round-trip shuttle to the stadium; this lot has no toilets, water, or utility hookups. (source)
Is there a sun and shade map for Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium?
Not yet. The south end zone was rebuilt in 2021, after the newest lidar survey was flown, so a model from it would show the old south end. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.
Before you go
- Bags: A clear bag policy is in effect at all Texas Athletics venues. Approved bags include clear plastic bags no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags, and clutch bags, purses, or wallets smaller than 4.5 in x 6.5 in. Prohibited bags include non-clear bags larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in or clear bags larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, including grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, diaper bags, and camera or binocular cases. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be placed in a compliant clear bag for entry. All bags are subject to search. Bag policy.
- Payment: All concessions and merchandise transactions at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium are cashless, accepting credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid gift cards only. Cash-to-Card Kiosks that exchange cash for Visa gift cards are located in the Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame and at Gate 7.
- Getting there: Capital Metro provides gameday bus service to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium with seven high-frequency routes serving the UT campus every 15 to 30 minutes: Routes 7, 10, 18, 20, 320, 801, 803 and 837. Route 7 is detoured on gamedays and drops off in front of the stadium; Route 10 is detoured and drops off at multiple UT campus stops; Routes 18, 20 and 320 drop off at multiple campus stops; Routes 801 and 803 drop off at UT West Mall; Route 837 drops off in front of the stadium. Fans who do not live near a direct route can use CapMetro Park and Ride locations, including North Lamar Transit Center, Tech Ridge, Triangle, South Congress, Southpark Meadows, Delco Center, and Expo Center Park and Ride. Parking and transit.
- Food: No outside food is permitted except small snacks and juice boxes for guests with medical conditions that require food, which require a bag search and identification. One sealed, soft-plastic bottle of water up to one liter is permitted per person; no other outside beverages or beverage containers, including Yeti-style containers, are allowed. Free water fountains are available inside for refills.
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