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ADA accommodations (see Customer Relations Program)

  • Animals: Certified service animals or service animals in training for guests with disabilities are welcome at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. All service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. No other animals are allowed in the stadium.
  • Closed captioning is available on the Freddie Steinmark Scoreboard.
  • Parking: ADA parking is available at $15 per vehicle on a first-come, first-served basis. A person with an ADA state placard or license plate MUST be in the vehicle.
    • 21st St. between San Jacinto and Speedway
    • 24th St. between San Jacinto and Speedway
    • Trinity St. near 23rd St. (limited space)
    • Lot 20 (limited space)
    • Lot 80 (limited space)
  • ADA parking map [PDF]
  • Entry checkpoint locations (Please have driver's license or registration available to hand to guard for verification.):
    • 21st St. at University Ave.
    • Dean Keeton at Robert Dedman Dr.
    • Red River at Robert Dedman Dr.
  • Drop-off locations for ADA patrons not parking within the checkpoints:
    • 23rd St. at Robert Dedman Dr.
    • 23rd St. at San Jacinto
    • 21st St. at San Jacinto
    • MLK Blvd. at Trinity St.
  • Restrooms: Disabled accessible stalls are available in all restrooms.
  • Seating: Patrons must have a reserved ticket designated for disabled seating areas. For disabled seating tickets, contact the UT Athletics Ticket Office at 512-471-3333. Elevators to access west side disabled seating are located in Bellmont Hall lobby through gates 1 and 7; to access Red McCombs Red Zone elevators enter gate 14; to access east side elevators enter gate 27. Patrons inside the stadium use the single story elevator inside gate 7 to access the east side, west side and Red McCombs Red Zone.
  • Patrons with special needs or medical conditions that require easy access can enter at any gate. Patrons with medical conditions that require food are permitted to enter the stadium with small snacks and juice boxes. Bag searches and proper identification are required under these circumstances. Supervisors at the gates can answer any questions.

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the stadium block and inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

ATMs
University Federal Credit Union ATMs are located at:

  • West Side: Sections 1, 7 and 105
  • Red McCombs Red Zone: Lobby of food court, Section 15, 115 and 117
  • East Side: Section 28

Authentic Texas Football jerseys
Authentic Texas Football jerseys are available at Longhorns, Ltd. or through UT Athletics' exclusive Nike jersey program.

Autographs
Autographs are not available on gamedays. For autographed item requests, please refer to the UT Athletics autograph policy.

Automotive assistance
Before, during and after the game, contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441 for dead battery and locked car assistance.

Baby changing stations
Baby changing stations are available in all public restrooms at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Bag searches (see also Prohibited Items)
Only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and are subject to search at all entrances. Bag size must be no larger than 9x9x15 inches. Please leave all unnecessary items in your vehicle or at home. Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle or discarded. Staff may not store or hold items for you until postgame. Patrons who refuse to allow visual inspections of contents of bags or purses will be denied entry to the stadium.

Banners (see also Prohibited Items)
Banners are not allowed in the stadium.

BEVOD
Time Warner Cable customers in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Waco may subscribe to this special video-on-demand service. A variety of programming is offered including replays of home events, replays of classic games, annual sports highlight videos, Longhorn Sports Center coaches shows, and more. Contact Time Warner Cable for more information.

Binoculars
Binoculars and their cases are permitted in the stadium, subject to inspection at all entrances.

Box office
On gameday, Will Call is located at the base of the west tower on the north side (near gate 8). If individual game tickets are available, those tickets will be on sale on gameday at the box offices located in the towers near gates 8 and 25.

Due to limited traffic access to campus on gamedays, fans must use their UT gameday parking permits to access designated lots or park in available public parking off campus. Parking will not be accessible on San Jacinto St. for will call. A drop-off zone is located at MLK Blvd. and San Jacinto St. if needed. Please plan accordingly if you need to visit the will call area.

Broadcasts

Buses
No charter buses are permitted on campus on gameday. Only team buses are allowed on campus on gameday. Buses may park on Red River between Clyde Littlefield and Robert Dedman drives but must contact Parking and Transportation ahead of time (512-471-PARK) to make arrangements.

Cameras/Video cameras
Cameras, other than professional cameras with detachable lenses, are allowed in the stadium. Video cameras are not permitted inside the stadium.

Camps
For information on Texas Football camps, visit MackBrown-TexasFootball.com.

Chair back rentals
Visit the booths located inside gates 1, 7, 25 or 32, or order online at LonghornSeatbacks.com. Personal chair backs are permitted in the stadium, but must be no more than 18 inches across.

The Champions Club
The Champions Club is the NEW premier hospitality club located indoors at the Texas Performing Arts (TPA) and just outside on the TPA's plaza. The TPA is steps away from the Red McCombs Red Zone, across the street on the north side of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The club opens two hours prior to kickoff and is open through the end of the game. The Champions Club features a variety of food and beverages that are available for purchase until the end of the third quarter. Flat screen TVs are available throughout the club to keep you up to date on all of the gameday action. If you have premium seating in The Texas Club, Touchdown Club, or The Centennial Club, you are not eligible to receive scan cards for this club.

Child ticketing policy
Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the stadium.

Code of conduct (see also Alcohol, Smoking Policy, Standing room Only, Prohibited Items, and Weapons)

The NCAA and The University of Texas promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Spectators are reminded that they are prohibited from entering the playing area. Negative comments directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives are grounds for removal. The NCAA, the Big 12 Conference and The University of Texas thank you for your cooperation.

Contests and promotions (see IMG College/Longhorn Sports Network)

Coolers
Coolers are not permitted in the stadium.

Credit cards
Major credit cards are accepted at the Longhorns, Ltd., locations both inside and outside the stadium. For credit card transactions, Longhorns Banking credit and debit cards from Bank of America are the preferred methods of payment. Concessions are cash only.

Customer Relations Program
The gameday Customer Relations Program is designed to assist patrons who may be mobility, hearing, or visually impaired. There will be a shuttle service running to and from ADA parking lots both before and after each home game. There will also be information stations located at Gates 1, 7, 27, and in the North End Zone (Gate 14/16). Contact CRP at 512-471-7323 or CRP@athletics.utexas.edu for more information.

Donation requests
Requests for autographed items for non-profit/charitable purposes must be submitted to Longhorns, Ltd. For more information, visit TexasSports.com.

Elevators

  • West side: ADA elevators are located inside gates 1 or 7; suite holders' access is inside gate 5.
  • East side: ADA elevators are located inside gate 27; suite holders' access is located between gates 27 and 28 (inside UT Club entrance).
  • Red McCombs Red Zone: ADA elevators are located inside gate 14; suite holders' access inside gate 16.

Emergency inside stadium
For any emergency, including medical emergencies, while inside the stadium, notify the nearest usher or police officer. Stadium services are also located at gate 7 and 25.

Emergency call boxes
For the safety of our patrons, there are emergency call boxes located in all parking garages and various points around campus. These emergency phones are mounted in yellow call boxes with a blue light on top and marked "POLICE HELP." Pushing the call button activates a direct phone line with UT Police that pinpoints the caller's location.

Emergency phone numbers
The emergency phone numbers for Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on gamedays are 512-471-1366 for stadium office at gate 7 and 512-232-8523 for stadium office at gate 25. Calls are taken by event staff in the stadium offices. Lost children should be reported to the stadium offices at gates 7 or 25.

Escalators

  • West side: Inside gates 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7
  • East side: Inside the UT Club entrance between gates 27 and 28
  • Red McCombs Red Zone: Inside gates 14-16

Evacuation
In the event of an emergency, listen for instructions from the public address announcer; stadium ushers and law enforcement will direct you to the closest safe exit. Assist other patrons who may need your assistance. All exits and emergency exits are in the stadium are clearly marked.

Family restrooms
Single-stall unisex restrooms are located adjacent to every public restroom. These restrooms are disabled accessible.

Field access
Only authorized persons with proper credentials are allowed on the field. Fans entering the field area without proper credentials are subject to eviction and arrest. Credentials for field access are not available for purchase.

First Aid Stations
First Aid Stations are located on the west side at sections 1 (lower level) and 105 (upper deck); east side at sections 32 (lower level) and 127 (upper deck); and Red McCombs Red Zone (north end zone) at sections 13 (lower level), 18 (middle level) and 117 (upper deck). Emergency medical technicians are located inthe stands near stadium portals. The EMTs wear blue shirts or yellow jackets with a Star of Life emblem on the back. For assistance in any emergency, contact a stadium usher, EMT, or police officer.

Food/Beverages
Patrons may not bring food or beverages, including alcoholic beverages, inside the stadium. Concession stands are located throughout the stadium and offer a variety of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages are not sold or permitted inside the stadium.

The Red McCombs Red Zone food court area in the north end opens three hours prior to kickoff.

Game dates and times
Texas Football game dates and times are subject to change. In the event a game date or time change should occur, the information will be immediately posted on TexasSports.com, MackBrown-TexasFootball.com, on the automated phone system at 512-471-4602, and will be communicated through the local media.

Gameday text messaging
A new service offered by UT Athletics and official corporate sponsor AT&T allows Texas Football fans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to reach stadium service staff through a simple text message. By texting UTFAN to 51234, patrons may report a seat problem, security issue, health concern, or fan disturbances/disruptions. Text to maintain a great gameday experience.

Game programs (see Publications)

Gates open
Gates open two hours before kickoff. This includes gates to all general seating areas, suites, UT Club and 200 Horns Club. The Red McCombs Red Zone food court opens three hours prior to kickoff.

Giveaways (see IMG College/Longhorn Sports Network)

Grilling (see Tailgating: Grilling guidelines)

High school coach entrance and tickets

  • All high school coaches must sign up for tickets online at MackBrown-TexasFootball.com. Click on the 'Texas High School Football Coaches' button on the right side of the page.
  • Sign up begins at 8 a.m. the Monday prior to the game.
  • Coaches requesting tickets must currently coach a varsity football program in Texas and have a valid THSCA member number. If you do not have your THSCA member number, please contact the THSCA at 512-392-3741.
  • Each coach is limited to a total of two tickets per event, and must pick up the tickets in person.
  • After requesting your tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation.
  • Bring a photo ID or driver's license to the will call booth (gate 8) on game day to pick up your tickets. No one will be allowed into the stadium without a ticket.
  • Per NCAA bylaw 13.8.1, no complimentary tickets are available for high school coaches for the Texas-OU game in Dallas.

History
For all your Texas Football history, visit MackBrown-TexasFootball.com.

Hospitality areas

  • Centennial Club: Located on the 9th floor of Bellmont Hall within the confines of the Carpenter-Winkel Centennial Room on the west side of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Centennial Club season ticket holders are donors within The Longhorn Foundation who make a per seat annual donation in addition to the cost of their season ticket. The club features buffets offering a variety of foods available for purchase, full cash bar, flat screen TVs, private restrooms, and a climate controlled environment.
  • The Champions Club: Donor hospitality area located north of the stadium indoors at the Texas Performing Arts (TPA) and just outside on the TPA's plaza. Champions Club donors make an annual contribution to The Longhorn Foundation of at least $1,000 to gain access to the club.
  • The Longhorns Corral Club: Donor hospitality area located at Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center. The hospitality area is located outside and protected by two permanent tent structures. Longhorns Corral Club donors make an annual contribution to The Longhorn Foundation of at least $1,000 to gain access to the club.
  • Terrace Club on Six: Located outside on the 6th floor concourse of the Red McCombs Red Zone, the Terrace Club on Six is accessible for those with North Chair Back seats, sections 13-19, rows 54-64. The Terrace Club on Six season ticket holders are required to make a per seat annual donation to The Longhorn Foundation.
  • Texas Club: Located on the 7th floor on the east side of Darrell K Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium, the Texas Club features an indoor hospitality area with outdoor chair back seating between the 20-yard lines. Texas Club season ticket holders are donors within The Longhorn Foundation who make a per seat annual donation in addition to the cost of their season ticket.
  • Touchdown Club: Located on the 8th floor of the Red McCombs Red Zone. The Touchdown Club features an indoor hospitality area with outdoor chair back seating overlooking the north end zone. The Touchdown Club season ticket holders are donors within The Longhorn Foundation and are required to make a per seat annual donation plus cost of the season ticket.
  • For more information on these and other hospitality and special seating areas, contact The Longhorn Foundation at 512-471-4439.

Hotels
Information about Austin hotel accommodations can be found at the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau website.

IMG College/Longhorn Sports Network
IMG College is UT Athletics' multimedia rights vendor, which does business in Austin as the Longhorn Sports Network (LSN). LSN produces and delivers conventional over-the-air radio, with Austin's Clear Channel Comunications affiliate KVET-AM/FM serving as flagship station. LSN also represents all corporate sponsorship sales for UT Athletics and the Frank Erwin Center, including those elements appearing in signage, gameday publications, consumer and retail promotions, and video. For more information about advertising, sponsorships or promotions, contact IMG/LSN at 512-478-1833.

Longhorn Scoreboard (see Publications)

Longhorns Corral Club
The Longhorns Corral Club is a premier hospitality area located under the tents on the roof of W.A. "Tex" Moncrief, Jr.-V.F. "Doc" Neuhaus Athletic Center at the south end of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The club opens two hours prior to kickoff and is open through the end of the game. The Corral Club features a variety of food and beverages that are available for purchase until the end of the third quarter. Flat screen TVs are available throughout the club to keep you up to date on all of the gameday action. If you have premium seating in The Texas Club, Touchdown Club, or The Centennial Club, you are not eligible to receive scan cards for this club.

Longhorns Kids Club
The Time Warner Cable Longhorns Kids Club is open to all kids in the 8th grade and younger. For just $20 a year, receive free admission to select athletics events (excluding football), a T-shirt, membership card, and more. For more information about the Time Warner Cable Longhorns Kids Club, visit the Longhorns Kids Club website.

Longhorns, Ltd.
Longhorns, Ltd. is the official team store of Texas Athletics. Shop online at LonghornsLtd.com or at one of these stadium locations:

  • West side: On San Jacinto Dr. directly across from the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center
  • East side: On Robert Dedman Dr. next to the entrance to The University of Texas Club
  • Gamedays: Additional locations in sections 18 and 117

Major credit cards are accepted at the Longhorns, Ltd., locations both inside and outside the stadium. For credit card transactions, Longhorns Banking credit and debit cards from Bank of America are the preferred methods of payment.

Lost and found
Lost items should be reported to the stadium offices at gates 7 or 25. Lost items not claimed by the end of the game are turned over to the UT Police Dept. Contact the UT Police Dept. at 512-471-4441 or http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/lostandfound.php.

Lost children
Lost children should be reported to the stadium offices at gates 7 or 25. Tag-A-Kid wristbands are available at the Customer Relations information tables located at Gates 1, 7, 14 and 27.

Lost tickets
Lost tickets should be reported to the UT Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket replacement policies vary. To contact the ticket office, please call 800-982-BEVO (2386) or 512-471-3333.

MackBrown-TexasFootball.com
The official website of University of Texas Football

Maps

Mascots

Merchandise (see Longhorns, Ltd.)

Noisemakers
Big 12 Conference and NCAA rules prohibit artificial noisemakers from being brought inside the stadium. This includes, but is not limited to, all horns (including air horns), cow bells and whistles. Prohibited items will be confiscated.

Parking

  • Maps
  • Garage Parking
    • Public parking is available in the following campus garages beginning four hours prior to kickoff at $15 per vehicle:
    • Speedway Garage (corner of Speedway and 27th Street)
    • 27th St. Garage (corner of 27th Street and University Avenue)
    • San Antonio Garage (corner of San Antonio and 25th streets)
  • Surface Lots
    • Public parking is available in these UT campus surface lots for a $15 fee:
    • Lots 17, 18, 25, 56, 92, and on Speedway between Dean Keeton and 21st St.
    • Surface parking for the public can also be found on the west side of Speedway on a space-available basis.
  • RV Parking
    • RV Lots 110 and 113 map [PDF]
    • RV Lot 111 map [PDF]
    • The RV lot is located east of IH-35 off Comal St. in lots 110 and 113. This RV community has 70 spaces available, all with electrical hook-ups. A season permit is good for all seven home games and can be purchased for $1,000. If there are any spaces available after all season permits are issued, individual game spaces will be available. Contact The Longhorn Foundation at 512-471-4439 for information and availability. Longhorn Foundation donors have priority in requesting space in these lots. Access begins Thursday at 8 p.m. on home game weekends through 6 p.m. on Sunday.
    • RV/trailer parking for non-electrical hook-ups is available in Lot 111. Reservations may be made on a game-by-game basis only for this lot by completing the Event Parking Request Form at the UT Parking & Transportation website. For questions, please email eparking@www.utexas.edu. Check-in time is at 6 p.m. Friday before home games. The fee is $100 per game.
    • Additional RV parking is also available on Comal Street south of MLK Blvd., just east of IH-35 and south of UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
  • Parking disruptions on gameday
    • All parking east of Speedway is reserved and requires a special permit.
    • All cars on San Jacinto Drive and 21st Street (between San Jacinto and Speedway) must be removed by midnight the night before home football games. Cars left after midnight will be towed.
    • All cars must be removed from Lots 110 and 113 (RV lots) by 6 p.m. on Thursday before home football games. Cars left after this time will be towed.
  • ADA/Disabled parking (see ADA accommodations)
  • Bus Parking
    • No bus parking is available on gameday.

Photographs
Photographs of Texas Football game action, as well as other sports, may be purchased online at TexasPhotoStore.com.

Playbook (see Publications)

Programs (see Publications)

Prohibited items

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Backpacks
  • Bags larger than 9 x 9 x 15 inches
  • Banners
  • Beverage containers
  • Cameras (with professional, detachable long-lenses)
  • Coolers
  • Equipment cases
  • Food
  • Flag poles
  • Laser pointers
  • Strollers
  • Tripods
  • Umbrellas
  • Video cameras
  • Weapons
Publications
  • Playbook: Free publication featuring gameday rosters and opponent information. Available to the first 30,000 fans at each home game. The playbook can be picked up from individual distribution representatives surrounding the stadium on gameday while supplies last.
  • Yearbook: Program available for sale at all Longhorns, Ltd., stadium store locations.
  • Longhorn Scoreboard: Free e-newsletter of Texas Athletics. Receive special articles, insights and promotions from UT Athletics. Subscribe today to Longhorn Scoreboard.
  • Longhorns Links: Free e-newsletter of Texas Athletics. A Monday-Friday morning email report that brings you the day's top headlines from UT Athletics. Subscribe today to Longhorns Links.

Radios
Hand-held and pocket-sized portable radios are allowed in the stadium. Please be considerate of other patrons and use an earpiece or headphones to listen to your radio.

Recycling Roundup
The Longhorn Recycling Roundup challenges Texas fans to recycle 24 oz. plastic cups and bottles. The Longhorn Recycling Roundup also creates campus awareness for recycling and litter prevention. Corporate sponsors of the program are Austin Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Allied Waste Services, H-E-B Grocery, KTBC Fox 7 and Keep Austin Beautiful. The program has been an environmental award-winning success during the past 12 football seasons at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Re-entry policy
NEW FOR THE 2010 SEASON: UT Athletics offers pass-out stubs to patrons departing the stadium. Stubs are distributed at Gates 1, 6, 7, 8, 25, and 32 at the beginning of the second quarter through the end of halftime. They are redeemable for re-entry at any stadium gate. You must have a pass-out stub and a game ticket to re-enter the stadium.

Resale of tickets (see Scalpers and ticket brokers)

RV parking (see Parking)

Seating
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium has an official seating capacity of 96,119. Click here to view a seating diagram of the stadium.

Scalpers and ticket brokers
Per University of Texas Regents' Rules (Chapter VI, Section 6): The resale of athletics tickets, for any amount of money, on a University of Texas property, constitutes solicitation and is strictly prohibited unless permitted as defined by the Regents' Rules and Regulations. Subjects found soliciting on University of Texas property can receive a criminal trespass warning and will be required to leave University of Texas property immediately or be subject to arrest for criminal trespass.

Security

  • Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or police officer immediately. Uncooperative patrons showing disregard for other patrons, the stadium, or the teams may be ejected from the facility. Intoxicated fans will not be allowed into the stadium. An ejected patron will not be allowed to return for the remainder of the game. Re-entry by an ejected patron is grounds for arrest.
  • You and your belongings may be searched upon entry into the stadium. By tendering your ticket and entering the stadium, you consent to such searches and waive any related claims that you might have against The University of Texas. If you elect not to consent to a search, you will not be allowed into the stadium.
  • To report an incident in your seating area, please notify the nearest usher, security guard or UT policeman at the entrance nearest to your seat. After the game, please email questions@athletics.utexas.edu with all game day related questions or concerns.
  • Gameday text messaging: A new service offered by UT Athletics and official corporate sponsor AT&T allows Texas Football fans at Darrel K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to reach stadium service staff through a simple text message. By texting UTFAN to 51234, patrons may report a seat problem, security issue, health concern, or fan disturbance/disruptions. Text to maintain a great gameday experience.

Shuttle
For the 2010 Texas Football home season, Texas Athletics will provide UT fans with gameday transportation alternatives. UT has partnered with Transportation Management Services (TMS) and will offer a shuttle service to and from home football games on the Longhorns Express. TMS is an international transportation conglomerate and has operated over 900 events worldwide and moved over 33 million passengers. Recently, TMS was responsible for operating shuttle systems for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas and the Houston Rodeo.

  • Cost for the Longhorns Express is $9 per person; children 12 and under may ride free.
  • Tickets may be purchased in advance online via the Longhorns Express website.
  • Longhorns Express will pick up fans at two locations:
    • Barton Creek Mall (2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.): The Barton Creek Mall route drops off and picks up at the corner of University Ave. and 21st St.
    • Intramural Fields (51st St. and Guadalupe): The IF route drops off and picks up at the corner of Dean Keeton and San Jacinto.
  • Both shuttles begin service 2-1/2 hours prior to kickoff. Transportation to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium stops after kickoff. Shuttles begin returning passengers to the remote lots at the end of the third quarter. The last shuttle departs the stadium one hour after the game ends.

Smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. No smoking is permitted in stadium confines, including suites and club areas. Should you wish to smoke, you must exit the stadium. Make sure to get a pass out stub at the gate in order to re-enter the stadium.

Solicitation
The University of Texas does not permit unauthorized soliciting or collecting of contributions, vending, distribution of fliers or other promotional/advertising materials on University of Texas property.

South end zone seating
Enter the south end zone seats at gates 1 and 32. There is no access to the field from the south end zone seats.

Souvenirs (see Longhorns, Ltd.)

Special announcements
Special announcements on the public address system and scoreboard are limited to medical and police emergencies. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium does not announce or display birthday, anniversary or other personal messages on the public address system or scoreboard.

Stadium block
The area surrounding the stadium, bordered by 23rd Street, Robert Dedman Drive, 20th Street, and San Jacinto Blvd. The stadium block is closed to non-permit traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on gameday.

Standing room only
Every ticket has a seat assignment. There are no standing room only or general admission tickets, and ushers are instructed to keep the aisles clear. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the aisles clear for other patrons.

Suites
Suites entrances are located at gate 5 on the west side; between gates 27 and 28 on the east side; and gate 16 on the Red McCombs Red Zone. For more information about the availability of stadium suites in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, please contact The Longhorn Legacy at 512-475-7578.

Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted in parking areas surrounding Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Please note: Open flames are not permitted in the parking garages. No tents are allowed prior to 7 a.m. on gameday. Signage is subject to approval by IMG College Sports and UT Athletics. Remember to throw away your trash and to recycle your aluminum cans in the bags provided. If trash is left tied up at your tailgating location, UT Athletics will handle the disposal.

Tailgating: Grilling guidelines

  • Guidelines for grilling and use of portable cookers in tailgating lots on The University of Texas campus, per the UT Fire Marshall, are:
    1. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers are not allowed inside the University of Texas buildings or parking garages.
    2. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers are not allowed to be attached, connected or in any way to be in contact with any vehicle.
    3. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall have lids or tops.
    4. Cooking on barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be located a minimum 25 feet away from any building and shall not obstruct the ingress or egress from any building.
    5. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be located a minimum 10 feet away from HVAC intakes.
    6. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall not be located on any sidewalk.
    7. Cooking on barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be located a minimum 50 feet away from any building fresh air intake.
    8. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be located a minimum 10 feet away from vehicles.
    9. Barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be located a minimum 25 feet away from any flammable or combustible liquids or solids.
    10. The area within 10 feet of the barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers shall be cleared of all debris and grass shall be six inches minimum from the heating surface.
  • Propane Grills and Cylinders
    1. The maximum size propane gas cylinders allowed is 20 lbs.
    2. A maximum of one spare cylinders is allowed at any cooking location and shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the cooking operation.
    3. While in use and in storage, propane gas cylinders shall be in the upright position or positioned so that the pressure relief valve is in direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder.
    4. See FPS-SOP 09-03 - The use of propane on the campus of the University of Texas for further propane restrictions.
  • At the conclusion of the cooking process, properly dispose of all combustible material.
    1. To properly extinguish charcoals, pour water on the charcoals and dispose of them in a metal container with a metal top/cover. Do not put charcoals in any trash receptacle/bin/ dumpster.
    2. Shut off valves prior to disconnecting propane cylinders from barbecue grills/smokers and/or deep fryers.
    3. Propane cylinders shall be removed from grills prior to storing the grill.
    4. Grills shall be fully cooled prior to storage, then properly secure and clean up your area.
  • If tents are being used, the tent shall be UL approved and have a Fire Resistive Rating Label. Tents used for grilling shall be completely open on all sides.

Taxicabs
Taxis should enter through the commercial checkpoint at Dean Keeton and Robert Dedman. No taxicabs are allowed on campus postgame as all traffic is outbound only. No pedi-cabs or golf carts without permits are allowed on the stadium block.

Team store (see Longhorns, Ltd.)

Telephone numbers

  • Tickets: 800-982-BEVO (2386) or 512-471-3333
  • Northwest stadium office/Lost and Found: 512-471-1366
  • Northeast stadium office/Lost and Found: 512-232-8523
  • Longhorn Foundation: 512-471-4439
  • Longhorns, Ltd. / Texas Team Store: 512-476-3535
  • UT Athletics main number: 512-471-4062

Televisions
Hand-held and mini TVs are allowed in the stadium. Please be considerate of other patrons and use an earpiece or headphones to listen to your TV.

TexasSports.com
The official website of University of Texas Athletics.

Text messaging (see also Gameday Text Messaging)
Stay connected to your Longhorns by signing up to receive breaking news, special offers and exclusive Longhorns content delivered straight to your wireless phone. Text HORNS to 51234 or visit the Text Alerts page on TexasSports.com.

Ticket office
To purchase tickets, visit TexasBoxOffice.com, call 800-982-BEVO (2386) or 512-471-3333 (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Central, Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central) , or visit any Texas Box Office ticket location, including the UT Athletics Ticket Office located in the first-floor lobby of Bellmont Hall, 2100 San Jacinto Blvd. (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central).

Tickets
Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the stadium.

Tours
Free tours of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium are offered by the Longhorns, Ltd., team store. The tour takes fans throughout the stadium, including stops in the Mike Campbell-Bobby Moses, Jr. Football Trophy Room, which holds national title and Heisman trophies, and the Red McCombs Red Zone to see Big Bertha and Smokey the Cannon. Fans also have photo opportunities in front of the Earl Campbell statue, among other highlights. Contact Longhorns, Ltd., at (512) 708-0505 for tour times and details.

Towing

  • Overnight parking is prohibited on the west side of IH-35 in all restricted lots and streets.
  • Towing begins eight hours before kickoff.
  • Towing company: Assured Towing, 512-292-9869
  • Reminder: Longhorn Foundation reserved parking lots open at 7 a.m. on gameday. Any items left on University property prior to 7 a.m. can be considered abandoned property and will be removed by The University.

Umbrellas
Umbrellas are not permitted in the stadium.

UT Club hospitality area
Located on the north side of 23rd St. across from the historic Tom and Cinda Hicks North Gate and Seal.

Video cameras
Video cameras are not permitted in the stadium.

Video/DVDs
Fans may purchase a variety of products supplied by the Longhorn Sports Network/IMG College. To purchase, visit the University of Texas Athletics Online Multimedia Store.

Water fountains
Water fountains are located near the following sections and gates:

  • West side -- Sections 1, 1U, 2U, 4, 5, 6, 8, 7U, 8U, 101, 102, 108, 109 and gates 1 and 8
  • East side -- Sections 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 125 and 132
  • Red McCombs Red Zone -- Sections 15 and 17 (lower level); sections 13-15 and 17-18 (middle level); and gate 25

Weapons
No weapons of any kind are permitted in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, in Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletics Center, or in any designated UT venue. This policy includes weapons used by off-duty law enforcement officers. Firearms must be secured at either the UT Police Department (corner of Dedman and Littlefield drives) or within an individual's vehicle.

Websites

Will call (see Box office)
Longhorns Kids Club IMG Academic News Community Service News