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One of America's most recognized college football cathedrals, Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, situated on the east side of the Norman campus, is the largest sports venue in the state of Oklahoma and ranks among the 20 largest on-college football stadiums in the nation. Each home football Saturday, Sooner Nation packs the 80,126-seat "Palace on the Prairie," resulting in one of the country’s top home-field advantages. OU has sold out every regular season home game since the start of the 1999 season, and during that time owns college football’s best home winning percentage.Please visit the following links for detailed information on game day in Norman.
2024 Fan Enhancements
Stadium Map | Pathways
Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
Digital Ticketing
SooneRVillage
Concessions Map
Accessing the Stadium
General Stadium Access
General Public
Gates for general public entry are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 11. An Access Management System is used for entry at all gates. The bar code on each ticket will be scanned by the gate attendant. Each individual is encouraged to hold their own ticket to assist in expediting the scanning process. As fans enter the stadium, they should make sure that the ticket-taker has scanned the ticket(s) to ensure that your attendance is counted towards priority points. If a ticket is damaged and cannot be scanned, fans should visit one of the ticket resolution centers at Ticket Office near Gate 1 and gates 5 and 7.
MidFirst Bank East Suite & Club Seat Holders
MidFirst Bank East side suite and club seat holders may enter through Gate 10. Gate 10 is accessible via glass doors on the inner concourse for those entering the stadium via other paths.
Getting from West to East and East to West
Fans should proceed to Level 2 via the Gate 1 stairs or escalator and follow the open-air concourse around the south end zone to the stairs or escalator at the Gate 11/12 area and vice-versa.
**Please Note:Access on the walkway through the south seating bowl between Sections 42 and 46 is restricted by ticket location. Fans are advised to use the outer open-air concourse to move from the west side of the stadium to the east and vice-versa.
Santee Lounge Bridge
The Santee Lounge bridge in the Asp Ave. Parking Facility is now restricted to Santee Lounge ticket holders only. Please utilize Asp Ave. Parking Facility elevators down to Gates 2/3 area for all other stadium entry.
Re-EntryPolicy
Re-entry to the stadium is only permissible for those patrons departing for medical/emergency purposes and only with a pass-out check and ticket stub. Please see the CSC gate supervisor.
South End Zone General Public Access
Gate 1 Path
Enter through Gate 1, proceed up the steps/escalator to Level 2 concourse. Access Sections 47-52, 36-41 and lower 42-46 via outer concourse vomitories.
Gate 2 Path
Enter through Gate 2, proceed to the right and up the ramp to Level 2 concourse. Access Sections 47-52 and 36-41 and lower 42-46 via outer concourse vomitories.
Gate 11 Path
Enter through Gate 11, proceed right under east concourse to stairs/escalator and proceed to Level 2 concourse. Access Sections 47-52, 36-41 and lower 42-46 via outer concourse vomitories.
Gate 12 Path
Enter through Gate 12, proceed straight ahead under east concourse to stairs and escalator, proceed up to level 2 concourse. Access Sections 47-52, 36-41 and lower 42-46 via outer concourse.
Nearest Concessions and Restrooms
The nearest concessions and restrooms can be accessed by going down the seating bowl aisles. Below the south seating sections are Level 2 Fan Plaza concessions in the southeast and southwest corners of the seating bowl. Additionally, vomitories below the south seating also lead to additional large concession stands, restrooms and fan shops at the Level 2 concourse.
Access to Level 4 Fan Plaza
Fans can access the Level 4 Fan Deck from the Level 2 concourse by using the south stairs towers at the south ends of the Level 2 concourse at Gates 14 and 17, or from the seating bowl by utilizing the aisles between Sections 41 and 42 or Sections 46 and 47 to the Level 4 Fan Plaza.
Other Paths to the South End Zone
Gates 3-6 or Sections 1-18 lower level:Access via Gate 2 path.
Gates 6-10 or Sections 19-35 lower level:Access via Gate 11 path.
Sections 101-109:Access via Gate 2 path.
Sections 226-235 (Upper deck):Access via east ramp down to main Level 1 concourse and then follow Gate 11 path to Level 2 concourse.
Paths to South Club/Suite/Loge Areas
Gate 1 Path
Enter through Gate 1, proceed up the stairs/escalator to Level 2 concourse. Access Sections 43-45 (upper) and Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. Patrons may also utilize Elevators 1 and 2 near Gate 1 to the Level 4 concourse for suite and loge box locations.From the Level 2 concourse, patrons can also access south elevator towers at Gates 15 and 16 to to Level 3 for upper club, and Level 4 concourse for suites, and loge entry.
Gates 2 and 3 Paths
Enter through Gate 2 or 3, proceed to the right and up the ramp adjacent to Gate 2 to Level 2 concourse. Access S ections 43-45 (upper) and Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. Patrons may also utilize Elevators 1 and 2 near Gate 1 to the Level 4 concourse for suite and loge box locations.From the Level 2 concourse, patrons may also access south elevators at Gates 15 and 16 to Level 3 for upper club, and Level 4 concourse for suites, and loge entry.
Gate 11 and 12 Paths
Enter through Gate 11or12,proceed right under east concourse to Gates 11/12 and Elevator 14, stairs and escalator. Proceed up the stairs/escalator to Level 2 concourse. Access Sections 43-45 (upper) and Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. From the Level 2 concourse, patrons can also access south elevator towers at Gates 15 and 16 to Level 3 for upper club, and Level 4 concourse for suites, and loge entry.
Gate 15/16 Path
Enter Lindsey Street Circle Drive, enter Gate 15/16 or Field Gate (located on Jenkins Ave. directly across from Bud Wilkinson Center), proceed along path to elevator lobby, take elevator to Level 2 concourse for club access or Sections 43-45 (upper). Or take elevator to Level 3 for upper club, and Level 4 concourse for suites, and loge entry.
ADA Section Pathways
Section 1 & 2 ADA
Enter Gate 2, turn right to proceed up the ramp to the Santee Lounge level to seats. ADA patrons may also proceed right from Gate 2 and utilize elevators 1 and 2 to the Santee Lounge/Level 4 concourse.
Section 9 & 10 ADA
Enter Gate 3, turn left to either proceed up the ramp to the Santee Lounge level to seating platform, or proceed left from Gate 2 and utilize elevators 5 and 6 to the Santee Lounge level and proceed to seating sections.
North End Zone ADA
Fans may enter any gate – proceed north on the concourse until section 19/20 (adjacent to Gomer Jones First Aide Station). ADA fans may proceed down the ramp to the seating sections in front of section 16-20 as ticketed.
ADA Paths to South End Zone General Public Areas
Gate 1 Path
Enter through Gate 1, proceed straight to ADA ramp to field level ADA seating show ADA ticket to security for access. Travel down the ramp to field level concourse and enter via ramp to field level ADA seats. To access Level 2 concourse ADA seating, travel left to ramp at Gate 2. Proceed to Level 2 concourse and access via southwest or southeast vomitories. For Level 4 concourse ADA seating, utilize Elevators 1 and 2 to Santee Lounge/Level 4 concourse and access via southwest or southeast vomitories.
Gate 2 Path
Enter through Gate 2, proceed right, turn left to ramp and show ADA ticket to security for access. Travel down the ramp to field level concourse and enter via ramp to field level ADA seats. To access Level 2 concourse ADA seats, travel right to ramp at Gate 2. Proceed to Level 2 concourse and access via southwest or southeast corner vomitories. For Level 4 concourse ADA seating, utilize Elevators 1 and 2 to Santee Lounge/Level 4 concourse and access via southwest or southeast vomitories.
Gate 11 Path
Enter through Gate 11, proceed straight ahead to field level concourse and show ADA ticket to security for access. To access Level 2 concourse ADA seats, proceed right to Elevator 14 to access Level 2 concourse. Turn right to access seats. To access Level 4 concourse ADA seats, utilize south elevator towers at Gates 14/16 from Level 2 concourse.
Gate 12 Path
Enter through Gate 12, proceed straight ahead and left to field level concourse and show ADA ticket to security for access. To access Level 2 concourse ADA seating, proceed straight ahead under east concourse and then turn left to Elevator 14 to access Level 2 concourse. Turn right to access seats. To access Level 4 concourse ADA seats, utilize south elevator towers at Gates 15/16 from Level 2 concourse.
Gate 15/16 Path
Enter Lindsey Street Circle Drive, enter Gate 15/16 and take elevator to Level 2 concourse for Level 2 ADA seats at the southeast or southwest vomitories; Level 3 for Level 3 ADA Sections 43-45, or Level 4 concourse for ADA seats in the southeast and southwest sections.
ADA Paths to South Club/Suite/Loge Areas
Gate 1 Path
Enter through Gate 1, proceed up the ramp at Gate 2 to Level 2 concourse, or take Elevators 1 and 2 to Level 4 concourse. Access Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. From the Level 2 concourse patrons can access south elevators at Gate 15 or Gate 16 to the Level 3 Club and ADA locations in Sections 43-45 or to the Level 4 concourse for the suites, loge entry and fan plaza.
Gates 2 and 3 Paths
Enter through Gates 2 or 3, proceed to the right and up the ramp adjacent to Gate 2. Access Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. From the Level 2 concourse patrons can access south elevators at Gate 15 or Gate 16 to the Level 3 Club and ADA locations in Sections 43-45 or to the Level 4 concourse for the suites, loge entry and fan plaza.
Gate 11 Path
Enter through Gate 11, proceed to the right under east concourse to stairs and escalator, proceed up the stairs/escalator to Level 2 concourse. Access Level 2 club via outer concourse and mid-level center vomitories. From the Level 2 concourse patrons can access south elevators at Gate 15 or Gate 16 to the Level 3 Club and ADA locations in Sections 43-45 or to the Level 4 concourse for the suites, loge entry and fan plaza.
Gate 15/16 Path
Enter Lindsey Street Circle Drive, enter Gate 15/16 or Field Gate (located on Jenkins Ave. across from Bud Wilkinson Center), proceed along path to elevator lobby, take elevator to Level 2 concourse for Level 2 club access, Level 3 for access to Sections 43-45 and the upper club, or to Level 4 concourse for suites, loge entry and fan plaza.
Stadium Gates & Tickets
- All patrons regardless of age must have a ticket for entry
- Premium gates for Suite, Loge and Club/Lounge ticket holders open 2 hours prior to kickoff (Gates 1, Santee Bridge, 3, 10, 11, 15 & 16)
- Student gates open 2.5 hours prior to kickoff (Gates 7 & 12). Student dependents and ticket upgrades located at Gate 7.
- General gates for all patrons open two hours prior to kickoff (Gates 1-7, 9, and 11-13).
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AlcoholService Policy
Beer and other ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages are available stadium wide at portable concession stands. Service begins when gates open (2.0 hours prior to kickoff) and is discontinued at the conclusion of the 3rdquarter. All guests must be 21 years of age to purchase an alcoholic beverage. A valid ID is required for purchase. There is a two (2) alcoholic beverage limit per person, per ID, per transaction. Alcohol is not permitted to leave the stadium gates nor can outside alcohol be brought into the stadium on game day. Alcohol Service Policy
#ArriveSooner
Fans are encouraged to #ArriveSooner to avoid delays into the gates with new enhanced screenings. To help expedite screening, fans are also encouraged to not bring bags.
ATM
Section 52 (South End Zone)
Section 33 (East Concourse)
Cameras
Point-and-shoot cameras with lenses shorter than six inches are permissible. No video cameras, detachable lenses, professional camera equipment or long telephoto lenses are allowed.
Cashless Transactions
All concession and retail stands in the stadium are cashless. Please use a credit or debit card when purchasing food, beverages, and game day gear.
Chair Back Sales/Rental
Sooner Seats are available on a season lease for $55 after July 1. The price increases to $60 after August 1. For more information, visitSoonerSeats.com.
Champions Tailgate
Sooner Club members at the Silver membership level and above who have football season tickets should access Champions Tailgate passes in your Oklahoma Sooners app. The Champions Tailgate is located on the John Jacobs Track and Field Complex with gates opening 2.5 hours prior to kickoff and will close 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Inclusive food and beverages are served. Click here to learn more.
Cool Zones
Cooling Zones are located throughout the concourses and can be used by any fan during the game. Click here for map.
Concessions
Concession stands are located throughout the stadium. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Concessions Map
Fans are permitted to bring clear, EMPTY plastic water bottles less than 17 oz. into the stadium. Water filling stations can be found throughout the concourses.
Disability Seating
The Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Ave. Parking Facility immediately west of the stadium will have a window dedicated to ADA/Wheelchair ticket exchange on game day. Fans may alsocall (800) 456-GoOU. Availability is limited and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served.
Drones
Except as may be specifically authorized by University Administration, the operation of drones/unmanned aircraft systems on University property is prohibited on home football game days. Drone Policy
Evacuation
In case of evacuation, instructions will be relayed via the public address system and video boards. Gate personnel and ushers will assist fans in exiting the stadium.
Express Lanes
Express lanes are located at all gates to expedite entry for patrons bringing no items into the stadium.
Fan Conduct
Cheer like a Champion. OU Athletics expects all its guests to treat each other with respect and courtesy. Fans are reminded to conduct themselves appropriately and refrain from inappropriate comments and actions while in attendance. Fans may not enter the playing surface at any time or risk up to prosecution for trespassing and interfering with the game. Fan Conduct Policy
First Aid
The Norman Regional Gomer Jones Medical Facility is located at the north end of the stadium near Section 19 on the ground level.
Game Day Info
Guest services kiosks to address questions or concerns are located in the four corners of the stadium at Gates 1, 5, 7 and 11/12 as well as on the 2nd level south end zone concourse near Section 36. Digital ticket assistance tents are located outside of Gates 5 and 7.
Gates Open
All gates open two hours prior to kickoff.
Game Programs
Official game programs are available leading up to the game via the Oklahoma Sooners App.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, guests will be advised to seek shelter immediately; please follow instructions of game day ushers and staff.
Lost and Found
Lost items recovered during the game will be delivered to the Game Day Operations office on the north side of the stadium near Section 9 until one hour after the game. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to OU Facilities Management. Phone: (405)325-3060.
Lost Sooners
Parents/guardians with a lost child or person should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. If a child gets separated, he/she should notify the nearest police officer or event staff member. Pick up a Tag-A-Sooner wristband at any guest services kiosk. The wristband allows a parent or guardian to fill out section, row, and seat number in case the person becomes separated from their party. This is a free service for all fans.
Merchandise
Fanatics is a proud partner of OU Athletics and offers a wide variety of merchandise throughout Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. On home football game days, The Sooner Shop has locations on the southeast and southwest corners of the stadium, as well as mobile locations at Gates 5 and 12.For all home games, The Sooner Shop will open two hours prior to kickoff for games starting at 11 a.m. and remain open throughout the contest before closing approximately one hour following the conclusion of the game. For OU football games starting at noon or later, The Sooner Shop will open at 10 a.m. Stadium retail locations accept both cash and all major credit cards. Shop Online
Mobile ID
Be sure to download the new Oklahoma Mobile ID App so you can carry a digital version of your ID on your smartphone everywhere you go. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices. For more information on Oklahoma Mobile ID, click here.
Nursing Mothers
Nursing mothers who wish to utilize a private area in GFOMS may do so in dedicated Nursing mothers lounges on level 2 near section 52, or level 4 on the Fan Plaza. Changing tables are available in restrooms and family restrooms are available throughout the stadium and in premium areas. Please see GFOMS features map for locations.
Parking | SoonerSports.com/parking
Party at the Palace
The Party at the Palace, Presented by Allstate (formerly Sooner Fan Fest), is an interactive fan entertainment area held prior to each home football game on the lawn immediately north of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Party at the Palace opens three-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff and closes a half hour prior to game time. More Information
Party Pics
Preserve your memories with family and friends at OU home games with Party Pics. There's no obligation to buy. We'll see you at the game!
Permitted/Prohibited Items | SoonerSports.com/clearbags
Re-Entry Policy
Re-entry to the stadium is not permissible. Please see the CSC gate supervisor if there is a medical or family emergency.
See Something, Say Something and Fan Experience Issues
The University of Oklahoma and Department of Homeland Security want you to enjoy your game day experience. You play an important role in creating an enjoyable experience at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. If you see something suspicious, say something to local authorities located throughout the stadium. If you have any comments and suggestions that can help improve your game day experience or if you are having an issue on game day, scan the digital seat QR code on your seat or in your suite to file a report.
Tailgating |https://ou.edu/tailgating
Telephone Numbers
Game Operations Hotline: (405) 325-0587
Gomer Jones Medical Facility: (405) 325-8470
OUPD Dispatch: (405) 325-2864
Ticket Information
Call (800) 456-GoOU | SoonerSports.com/tickets
All patrons regardless of age (including infants) are required to have a ticket for entry into the stadium.
The OU Athletics Ticket Office is located on street level immediately west of the stadium. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On game day, the ticket office opens at least three hours prior to kickoff. Will call is located in the main ticket office. Photo ID is required to receive tickets. Will call is open at least three hours prior to kickoff on game days.
Please have your tickets in hand before arriving at the gate. All tickets contain barcodes which are scanned to allow entry into the stadium. Do not remove the stub containing the barcode from the ticket and confirm that a barcode is present prior to arriving. If your ticket is damaged and cannot be scanned, please visit one of the ticket resolution centers at Gates 5 and 7, or at the main ticket office. Mobile tickets may require re-printing for proper entry.
Tobacco Use
The Board of Regents has established a Tobacco Free Policy. All properties and facilities of the University of Oklahoma, regardless of campus or location, are tobacco, electronic cigarette and vaping device free.
The use of all tobacco products, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices is strictly prohibited anywhere on University grounds or campuses.
Water Bottles
Fans are permitted to bring clear, EMPTY plastic water bottles less than 17 oz. into the stadium. Water filling stations can be found throughout the concourses. Click here for map.
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