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Week 9, Fri, Oct 30, Time TBA local

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DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin. Fly into AUS.

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What we know about DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Downtown Austin. 15 to 25 min. CapMetro bus or walk about a mile north. Most hotels, Sixth Street and the Capitol. Route 20 links downtown, campus and the airport.
  • West Campus and the Drag. 10 to 15 min by walk. Student bars like Cain & Abel's, two blocks from UT.
  • Hyde Park and North Campus. 10 to 20 min by walk. Quieter streets with Posse East, walking distance to the stadium.
  • North Lamar or Expo Center Park & Ride. 40 to 50 min. CapMetro Park & Ride. Cheaper hotels farther out; park and ride the bus in.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
West Campus and the Drag sit a short walk west of the stadium, Hyde Park bars like Posse East are just north, and downtown Austin is about a mile south.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
AUS Austin-Bergstrom, about 5 miles southeast of downtown. CapMetro Route 20 leaves the arrivals level every 15 minutes and runs through downtown to the UT campus.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
CapMetro Route 837 to In front of the stadium. CapMetro Route 7 (game-day detour) to In front of the stadium. CapMetro Routes 801 and 803 to UT West Mall. North Lamar Transit Center Park & Ride, about 40 min to UT campus.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
The heart of pregame outside DKR: the Bevo Parade, the team's Stadium Stampede, live DJs, games, autographs and a live Texas Gameday broadcast. Outside the northwest corner: 10-plus Austin food trucks, beer on tap at the Big Beertha bar, shade and TVs. Opens 3 hours before kickoff. Free pregame concerts on the LBJ Lawn with national and regional acts, plus postgame shows after select games. Family area on the north side of the stadium with midway games, fair food and access to the Hall of Fame. Gear market on the Moody Center plaza with a cocktail garden and a photo with Big Bertha, the band's bass drum. Lots open at 7 AM (6 AM for 11 AM kickoffs) with no overnight parking. CapMetro says its buses get you to the tailgate.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Clear plastic bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear resealable bag, or a clutch smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
  • Cashless: All concessions and merchandise are cashless. Cash-to-card kiosks are in the Hall of Fame and at Gate 7.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
The Frank Denius Family University of Texas Hall of Fame sits inside Gates 14 and 16 and opens to fans on game days once the gates open. Ticket holders can buy a photo with Bevo on the field, a turn firing Smokey the Cannon or a walk with the team. Sales open at 10 AM each Monday before a home game.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
I-35 construction changed postgame traffic: the 15th St. on-ramp to northbound I-35 is gone, and 12th St. is now a main way onto I-35. Riding CapMetro back avoids the jam.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't use the I-35 upper deck if you need the MLK Blvd exit from the north; only the lower deck exits there during construction.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Scholz Garten

    1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX

    Beer garden founded in 1866 by August Scholz, one of the oldest operating businesses in Texas and a long-time spot for UT game days.

    Away fans: a popular gathering spot for UT sports events.

  • Posse East

    2900 Duval St, Austin, TX

    Austin favorite since 1971 for burgers, tacos, cheap drinks and sports. It calls itself the perfect happy hour and tailgate stop.

    Away fans: neighborhood sports bar that bills itself as a tailgate destination.

  • Cain & Abel's

    907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705

    The West Campus bar since 1991, now two blocks west of its old corner at 24th and Rio Grande. The patio is packed in the sun on game days and under the lights after dark.

    Away fans: student bar; the patio fills on game days.

Sidequests in Austin

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Landmark40 points

    Texas State Capitol

    At 302 feet it stands taller than the U.S. Capitol. Built from 1882 to 1888.

    Free. The day before

  2. Outing40 points

    Bullock Texas State History Museum

    The state history museum sits just north of the Capitol.

    $$. The day before

  3. Drink75 points

    A beer at Scholz Garten

    This beer garden opened in 1866, one of the oldest businesses in Texas. It's a go-to spot before UT games.

    $$. The day before

  4. Outing65 points

    Longhorn City Limits concert

    Catch a free pregame concert on the LBJ Lawn. The series has hosted more than 80 acts.

    Free. 3 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  5. Tailgate65 points

    Food trucks at Hook 'Em Hangout

    More than ten Austin food trucks line up, plus beer at the Big Beertha bar. It starts three hours before kickoff with the pregame show.

    $$. 3 hours before kickoff

  6. Ritual90 points

    Bevo Blvd and the Stadium Stampede

    Welcome Bevo at the Bevo Parade, then greet the team on its walk into DKR.

    Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Lower level, end zoneLower level, corner, home sideLower level, home sidelineLower level, corner, home sideLower level, end zoneLower level, corner, visitor sideLower level, visitor sidelineLower level, 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 level1 to 44, plus Tito's Texas Club 27C to 30C, Field Club 36C to 41C, Living Room Boxes 36R to 41R and Loge Boxes 37B to 40BClub and suite levelCentennial Suite CR1 to CR9, Touchdown Club 13C to 19C, Terrace Club 13T to 17T, Longhorn Lounge 18LL to 19LLUpper level101 to 132Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.