As Sooner Nation gets ready to descend on Dallas for the 2022AT&T Red River Showdown, please review the following important information to ensure you're game day ready!
| Gameday Timeline | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | State Fair opens | All gates |
| 7:00 | Sooner Shop opens | Outside Gate A |
| 8:45 | OU buses arrive | Coliseum Dr. |
| 9:00 | Stadium gates open | All gates |
| 10:25 | Warrior Walk | Cotton Bowl |
| 11:00 | #BeatTexas | Cotton Bowl |
All times approximate and subject to change.
DIGITAL TICKETS
All tickets for the game are digital and can be accessed via the Oklahoma Sooners app. Please download your tickets to your mobile wallet well in advance of arriving at the fairgrounds to help expedite the entry process and avoid any issues on game day. Ticket Resolution and Will Call will be available at Gates A and J of the Cotton Bowl.
Your game ticket also serves as your entry to the Fair. Please be ready to present your ticket when you arrive at the gates.
Digital Tickets | Step-by-Step | FAQs | Official App
CLEAR BAG POLICY
A clear bag policy is in effect at the Cotton Bowl. Approved bags include clear plastic bags or totes that do not exceed 12"x6"x12" and one gallon resealable clear plastic storage bags. Small clutch bags or purses that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5" do not have to be clear.
Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items
DART
DART | State Fair Routes | Fares & Passes
THE SOONER SHOP
The Sooner Shop will have a selection of exclusive Red River Showdown merchandise available only at the Fair! The store will be located outside Gate A of the Cotton Bowl and will be open on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 8 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fans can also shop 24/7 online for OU apparel here.
STADIUM CONCESSIONS
STATIONARY CONCESSIONS STANDSwillONLYaccept Credit/Debit Cards and State Fair Coupons as forms of payment.
PORTABLE CONCESSIONS STANDSwill sell beverages only and willONLYaccept Credit/Debit Cards and Cash as forms of payment
HAWKERSwill belocatedthroughout the stadium concourses and stands selling beer and water, and willONLYaccept Credit/Debit Cards and Cash as forms of payment.
Coupons will still be required for all State Fair vendors outside the stadium.
TEAM ARRIVAL
OU's buses are scheduled to roll up Coliseum Dr. and arrive near Gate K at approximately 8:45 a.m. CT. Be there to welcome the Sooners, Cheer Like a Champion and most importantly – #BeatTexas! Boomer Sooner!
FAQ
This section provides information for fans attending the game.
Q. Where is the OU Ticket Office Will-Call?
Oklahoma Will Call and Ticket Resolution is located outside of Gates A and J.
Q. Which side of the stadium are Sooner fans located?
Oklahoma fans will be seated in their traditional location on the south side of the stadium surrounding the tunnel (entering Gates G, J, K, L, M and A). Here is theseating chart.
Q. Who is the home team?
Oklahoma is the home team on even numbered years. Texas is home on odd years.
Q. Where can I locate info on the Cotton Bowl & Fair?
View complete info on Cotton Bowl Stadiumhere. The State Fair of Texas provides complete infohere.
Q. What can we expect for the drive to Dallas?
In Oklahoma, all lanes of I-35 will be open. Traffic is expected to be heaviest Friday. Slowdowns south of the Red River are expected. Once people get from Oklahoma into Denton County (Texas) it will get even more crowded all the way to the fairgrounds. Receive official Twitter updates on road conditions:Oklahoma @OKDOT|Texas @TxDOT
Fans travelling to Texas Thursday should be aware of the 35Express Project, an expansion of I-35E between US 380 in Denton County and I-635 in Dallas County. The travelling public should be aware of traffic shifts along this portion of I-35E as well as the permanent closure of the HOV lanes between Lewisville and I-635.
Please visitwww.35Express.orgto receive the latest traffic updates or if they have questions or concerns regarding the project.
Fans are also encouraged to use DART (DART.org) or the A Train (DCTA.net) on game day.
Q. What are directions to the stadium?
Cotton Bowl Stadium is accessible from I-30 using Exit 48B if traveling eastbound or Exit 49B if traveling westbound. Use this address for GPS systems: 3750 Cotton Bowl Plaza, Dallas, TX, 75210. Fans can view real-time traffic info for the Metroplexhere.
Q. Where can I park for the game?
Complete details on parking around Fair Park and Cotton Bowl Stadium can be foundhere. Parking at Fair Park for the Red River Showdown can be accessed at Gates 5, 6, 8, 10, and 11. For guests parking in Fair Park, proof of a game ticket will be required before parking will be allowed. Please be prepared to show proof of game ticket when arriving to park. Payment options include cash, credit/debit cards, and Apple/Google Pay.Parking is $25 per car. Daytime parking only. No tailgating is allowed.
Q. Where can I park my RV for the game?
Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. View complete informationhere.
Q. What are other options for getting to the game?
Red River Showdown visitors can ride the DART Rail Green Line to two stations - Fair Park Station, located on Parry Avenue at the entrance to the fairgrounds, and MLK, Jr. Station, located south of R.B. Cullum Blvd. and convenient to the MLK fairground entrance (Gate 6) and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.Info on Riding DART to OU-Texas
Q. Where can I tailgate for the game?
The State Fair of Texas does not have a specific parking area reserved for tailgating prior to the game. Tailgating will be allowed on official Fair lots (not in valet parking areas). Parking on official Fair lots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is $20 per space. It is not possible to reserve adjacent spaces in advance or upon arrival. Open flames, tents and protective awnings are not allowed. Traffic flow and pedestrian traffic may not be impeded. Official State Fair lots open at 7 a.m.
Q. What time do Fair/Stadium gates open?
Fair gates open Saturday at 7 a.m. Exhibit buildings open at 10 a.m. each day and close at 10 p.m. All Cotton Bowl Stadium gates will open two hours prior to kickoff.
Q. When will the team buses pull up?
Sooner fans can welcome the Oklahoma football team buses approximately two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. Team buses will roll up Coliseum Drive to Gate K.
Q. What items are prohibited at the stadium?
For the safety of all attendees, a clear bag policy is in effect for all events at the Cotton Bowl. All carried items and entrants are subject to search. Express lanes will be in place at each gate for those who do not bring bags into the stadium. Complete stadium rules, regulations and prohibited items are listedhere.
Q. How can I find my seat?
Stadium attendants will assist fans in locating specific seating locations. Please refer to thisseating chartto familiarize yourself with your section of the stadium.
Q. Do I have to pay fair admission if I have a ticket for the game?
No. Your admission to the Fair is included on the day of the game.Digital ticketingwill be used. We strongly recommend downloading tickets to your mobile wallet in advance of arriving at the Fair. Simply show your ticket at the Fair entrance to gain admission to the fairgrounds. Tickets will be scanned upon entry into the Cotton Bowl.
Q. Where will the OU merchandise tent be located?
The Sooner Shop powered by Fanatics will operate an official merchandise tent for Sooner fans just outside Gate A of the stadium. On Friday, the store will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. until six hours after kickoff.
