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Week 10, Fri, Nov 6, Time TBA local

Georgia Bulldogsat Ole Miss Rebels

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford. Fly into MEM.

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What we know about Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • The Square, downtown Oxford. Free O.U.T. game day shuttle from the downtown parking garage. Graduate Oxford and the Oliver Hotel are steps from the Square's restaurants and bars.
  • On campus. Walk. The Inn at Ole Miss sits on campus, the closest bed to the Grove.
  • Jackson Avenue and West Oxford. Free O.U.T. shuttle from the Jackson Avenue Center, or drive to a shuttle lot. Chain hotels such as Hampton Inn Oxford-West, Home2 Suites and La Quinta, with pools for families.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
The Square in downtown Oxford, with more than 60 restaurants and shops and live music six nights a week. A free O.U.T. game day shuttle runs from the downtown parking garage to campus.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
MEM Memphis International, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
O.U.T. Downtown Square Shuttle to Student Union. O.U.T. JAC Gameday Shuttle to Campus. Park and ride, Northwest Community College to Campus. Park and ride, South Oxford Center to Campus.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Ole Miss tailgates in the Grove and the Circle, and the school says it is open to all, no matter the team. Both close at 5:30 PM Friday and reopen at 6 PM for public set-up, the famous running of the tents. Tents up to 10 x 20 feet, fully extended to count as set. No stakes, and no artificial turf: hay, wheat straw or pine straw only. Grills of every kind, gas, charcoal, electric or wood, are banned on campus, along with heaters. Amplified sound is banned too, and generators must run under 60 dB. Grove vendors set up tents for you. A game-by-game tent tag runs $100 to $200 for non-conference games and $200 to $400 for SEC games, by size. Campus, the Grove and the Circle close 3 hours after the game or at midnight, whichever comes first. RV season parking is sold out for 2026. RVs park in Lot E and Lot H from 5 PM Thursday.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Clear bags only, 12 x 12 x 6 inches or smaller. Every bag is checked.
  • Cashless: The stadium is fully cashless: cards and mobile pay only.
  • Re-entry: No re-entry without a valid, unscanned ticket.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
The Rebels walk from the arch near the Student Union, through the Grove, to the stadium's north plaza about 2 hours before kickoff.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
From the second half, police turn most campus streets one way to clear traffic onto the city streets and highways. Off-campus shuttles run until 2 hours after the game.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't drive to campus without a pass. On-campus parking is sold out except a few spots at the Jackson Avenue Center, so park at a shuttle lot or take O.U.T. from the Square.

Bars near the stadium

From a specialist guide

  • The Library Sports Bar

    120 South 11th St., Oxford, MS 38655

    Popular local sports bar with cold drinks, pub food and multiple screens showing live sports.

    Away fans: sports crowd; screens everywhere for the other games.

  • Proud Larry's

    211 South Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655

    Hand-tossed pizza and grill food, and an Oxford live music venue for more than 20 years.

    Away fans: mixed crowd; Visit Oxford's pick for live music on a football Friday.

  • City Grocery

    152 Courthouse Sq., Oxford, MS 38655

    One of the Square's best known restaurants, open since 1992, run by a James Beard award-winning chef.

    Away fans: locals and visitors; book ahead on game weekends.

  • The Lyric Oxford

    1006 Van Buren Ave., Oxford, MS 38655

    Historic performance venue with a big main hall, recommended by Visit Oxford for live music on football weekends.

    Away fans: concert crowd; check the show schedule for game weekends.

Sidequests in Oxford

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Tour65 points

    Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's home

    Faulkner lived in this 1844 Greek Revival house from 1930 to 1962. The university keeps it open year-round.

    $. The day before

  2. Landmark50 points

    Square Books on the Square

    Square Books fills three old buildings on the town square. Grab coffee at the cafe and sit on the upstairs balcony.

    Free. The day before

  3. Photo25 points

    Lafayette County Courthouse

    The historic courthouse sits at the center of the Square. It's the heart of downtown Oxford.

    Free. The day before

  4. Ritual65 points

    The running of the tents

    Fans race into the Grove at 6 PM Friday. Grab your tailgate spot before someone else does.

    Free. 18 hours before kickoff

  5. Tailgate100 points

    Tailgate in the Grove

    The Grove is open to every fan, not just Ole Miss. Pick a spot and set up your tailgate.

    Free. 5 hours before kickoff

  6. Ritual90 points

    Walk of Champions

    Line the Grove two hours before kickoff. Watch the Rebels walk from the Student Union arch to the stadium's north plaza.

    Free. 2 hours before kickoff

  7. Drink50 points

    Late games at The Library

    Catch night games here after the Rebels are done. Pub food, plenty of screens, no rush.

    $$. 4 hours after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Lower bowl, end zoneLower bowl, corner, home sideLower bowl, home sidelineLower bowl, corner, home sideLower bowl, end zoneLower bowl, corner, visitor sideLower bowl, visitor sidelineLower bowl, corner, visitor sideClub and suite level, end zoneClub and suite level, corner, home sideClub and suite level, home sidelineClub and suite level, corner, home sideClub and suite level, end zoneClub and suite level, corner, visitor sideClub and suite level, visitor sidelineClub and suite level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, home sidelineUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, visitor sidelineUpper level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower bowlA to JClub and suite levelWest Skyboxes 202 to 228 and 302 to 342, Rebel Club MM to QQUpper levelWest Chairbacks 1 to 9, Upper South Suites 515 to 542Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.