Capacity: 100,077
Home Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide
Situated way out in the middle of Alabama, Bryant-Denny Stadium is remarkable in that the entire population of its home city, Tuscaloosa, is only slightly larger than its official capacity. The stadium is a big draw to football fans from all over the state, however, being home to the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team since 1929. The team’s success in recent years, adding six more national titles since 2009 into its impressive overall tally of 18 (plus 5 “unclaimed titles”), has only served to increase the popularity of the Crimson Tide football program and its monumental stadium. While Bryant-Denny Stadium dates back to 1929, it has been extensively rebuilt and expanded many times since to accommodate the team’s ever-growing fanbase, though for many years some of the most important games were held at Legion Field, which was a larger venue until the late 1990s. Legend has it that the Crimson Tide acquired its name back in 1907, when they were known as the Crimson White. In a game against the powerful Auburn Tigers, they battled to a hard-fought 6-6 tie, their white jerseys dyed red by the iron-rich soil of the Birmingham mud. A local newspaper reporter hailed the heroes as a “Crimson Tide” and the name stuck. These days, the wave of red extends far past the playing surface up into the stands where huge swathes of crimson-clad fans cheer on their team and sing along while the marching band pumps out the classic “Yea, Alabama! Drown 'em Tide! Every 'Bama man's behind you, Hit your stride.” Tailgating is a big tradition here, with friends pooling together snacks and drinks to get pumped up before big games. Anyone showing up to the stadium on an empty stomach will find plenty of typical stadium snacks, such as nachos, burgers, hot dogs, burgers, peanuts, and beer, along with an elephant’s trunk sausage (the mascot of the team is an elephant). Alabama Crimson Tide merchandise can be purchased at kiosks and shops inside Bryant-Denny Stadium or around campus. Be sure to show up wearing red!
Along with all Alabama Crimson Tide home games, Bryant-Denny Stadium also sometimes hosts important high school football championship games, but does not generally host concerts or similar events (the last concert was the band Alabama in 1992). No concerts or music festivals are scheduled at Bryant-Denny Stadium for 2024 yet, but keep your eyes on TicketX, as this may change soon!
With so much happening at Bryant-Denny Stadium each year, you’ll want to know how to find the cheapest tickets to games, concerts, and other events at the venue. Alabama Crimson Tide games are obviously the main draw at Bryant-Denny Stadium. To search for the cheapest tickets to Alabama Crimson Tide home games or other major events at Bryant-Denny Stadium head to the TicketX listings on this page. You can buy Alabama Crimson Tide tickets from TicketX with just one click for the lowest commission fees!
Bryant-Denny Stadium is a huge venue that provides many different seating options to choose from. Premium seating is available in exclusive sections such as The Zone, the Field Suites, and the Stadium Club, all of which offer five-star hospitality along with superb amenities and views of the on-field action. The rest of the seats are essentially general admission sections divided in price mostly by whether they are in the upper or lower bowl. Faculty and staff from the university can get discounted tickets and students can get special student tickets. To get your hands on the cheapest tickets to see Crimson Tide home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, head to TicketX. Our helpful seating chart can help you find the seats that you want without breaking the bank!
Visitors can access the Bryant-Denny Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle.
Local buses can get you to Bryant-Denny Stadium, but on game days, taking a shuttle bus with a bunch of other football fans is a far more convenient (and fun!) option. Visit the UA Gameday website for more information on shuttles as well as Park and Ride options. Alternative options include a taxi or ride-share, or riding your bicycle to the stadium (bike racks are available).
It is possible to drive your own vehicle to Bryant-Denny Stadium, but keep in mind that a crowd of 100,000 means a lot of cars on the road (and in the parking lots). Budget plenty of time to arrive early and get parked (plus taking in the game day experience is half the fun). The UA Gameday website has driving directions and maps, as well as traffic information. You could also consider using Park and Ride services that provide shuttles to the venue.
There is limited on-site parking at Bryant-Denny Stadium. You can purchase parking passes in advance on the UA Gameday website and show your pass via your smartphone when you arrive. The website also has information on off campus parking options.
Parking passes at Bryant-Denny Stadium for single games cost $35. Please visit the UA Gameday website for more information on how to purchase a parking pass in advance. Off-site parking options can cost as little as $10-20 (see the website for a map of off-site parking in Tuscaloosa).