Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Capacity: 80,126

Home Teams: Oklahoma Sooners (NCAA College Football)

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Events

Towering over the prairies that surround the small college town of Norman, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (full name: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium) celebrated its centennial in 2023 as the home of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. Also known as “The Palace on the Prairie,” this colossal stadium on the University of Oklahoma campus has undergone major renovations over the years, expanding and modernizing the facility into the gorgeous stadium that it is today. The current edition of the stadium is very attractive, with its north and west entrances having been redone to match the Cherokee Gothic style of many other buildings on campus. Much of the funding for these improvements was donated by the Gaylord family, hence the renaming of the facility in the 2000 (which had previously been named Owen Field in honor of former coach Bennie Owen. Sooners home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium are raucous affairs, with the Pride of Oklahoma marching band revving up the crowd with elaborate choreography and renditions of the school fight song “Boomer Sooner.” Fans come dressed in the team’s colors of crimson and cream (essentially red and white) and sing other songs as well, such as “Fight for OKU,” the “OU Chant,” and their state song “Oklahoma.” Oklahoma’s current mascot is quite unique, not being an animal, human, or creature of any kind, but rather a horse-driven covered wagon of the type used to settle the Old West. Known as the Sooner Schooner, the wagon is pulled across the field by two white horses with a pair of students dressed in red at the reins. The Sooners themselves are a team to be very proud of, with a fantastic all-time win percentage of .725 (944-341-53), 7 claimed national titles, 11 unclaimed titles, 50 conference titles, and a Bowl record of 31-25-8. The team’s win percentage is the sixth best in NCAA football history. In general, Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium does not host events other than Sooners home games, such as concerts. Football fans who arrive at the stadium hungry will find plenty of tasty snacks, including fried ribeye sandwiches, Okie hoagies, and handmade fried pies, as well as lots of beer. Those looking to take home some Sooners merchandise will find it on sale at kiosks and shops in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as well as around campus.

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is a large venue that provides visitors with a broad range of seating options. Recent renovations have added more premium seating areas to the stadium, meaning that those looking to spend a day at the game in luxury can opt for loge boxes, suites, or club seats that all come with top-notch amenities and services. The addition of an upper deck to the stadium in the early 2000s also provided more general admission seating, the best place to get into the beating heart of the crowd. Check our listings on TicketX to find all the most affordable tickets to Oklahoma Sooners home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Our convenient seating chart is an easy way to compare seats by location and price. 

Getting to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium via public transportation

Shuttle buses run several routes through the University of Oklahoma campus on game days and can be a more convenient way of getting to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Check the University of Oklahoma’s official website for more details on shuttles. Cycling or walking to the stadium can also work, depending on your location or, as a fall-back, a taxi or ride-share.

Getting to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium by car

Norman, Oklahoma is a small city of just over 100,000, but swells in size immensely on game days with fans driving in from all over Oklahoma and ever further afield to take in the atmosphere and the action. With this influx comes increased traffic and demand for parking, so be sure to plan your route to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in advance after consulting the Sooner Sports website, which has detailed directions to the stadium. 

Does Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium have on-site parking?

Yes, there is parking close to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on campus, but much of it is reserved for season ticket holders and donors. If you want to access public parking on campus, arrive early as it is very limited. Paid parking is available off campus. Check the Sooner Sports website for general parking information and maps of game day parking lots.

How much does Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium parking cost?

Paid parking on campus on game days costs $30 for paid parking. Off campus rates range from $10-30 and you can catch the shuttle bus to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for $5 each way. Visit the Sooner Sports website to learn more about parking spots and parking rates.