Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Capacity: 64,038

Home Teams: Ole Miss Rebels (NCAA College Football)

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Events

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi has been home to the Ole Miss Rebels football team ever since it first opened way back in 1915 with a capacity just shy of 25,000 at the time. The stadium has undergone extensive renovations and expansions in the years since, modernizing its infrastructure and nearly tripling its original capacity. Nonetheless, despite all of these changes, the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium still manages somehow to retain a sense of its historic style and timeless grandeur. The Rebels were mostly a rather unremarkable Southern team until the end of World War II, little regarded or even known on a national level, but that all changed with the hiring of head coach Johnny Vaught (now immortalized in the name of the stadium) in 1947, who immediately led the Rebels to their first ever conference title and Bowl game victory. During his 23 year reign, the team would go on to win 5 more conference titles, three claimed national titles, and recognition nationwide. Vaught also littered the Ole Miss trophy cases with Bowl championships, winning 10 Bowl games including 1 Cotton Bowl, 6 Sugar Bowls, 2 Liberty Bowls, and a Gator Bowl. The Rebels have struggled to reach such heights since, but have remained relatively competitive in their conference and Bowl games (they have an excellent 25-15 all-time Bowl game record). Ole Miss games have always been known for the passion of their fans, but the nature of that support has undergone something of a revolution (apt, given their name) in recent decades. The Rebels name is of course derived from the Confederacy of the American Civil War and previously many of the chants, flags, and even official marching band songs were blatant Confederate symbols. This led to increased condemnation from all quarters and made it difficult for the team to recruit black athletes, so the university eventually took steps to ban certain practices and try to shift the culture over time. The name Rebels was retained, however, for its general connotations of independence and toughness. These days, you can find fans of all backgrounds happily singing out “Forward Rebels” to cheer on their team. Aside from Rebels home games, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium has not historically hosted many other large-scale public events. However, a Morgan Wallen concert has been scheduled for 2024, which will be the first-ever concert at the stadium, possibly opening the door to more events in the future. If you show up hungry to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, you will find plenty of tempting snacks, including wood-fired pizza, savory sausages, and Chop’s BBQ, as well as lots of cold beer. For sweet Rebels merchandise, head to any of the many kiosks or shops inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium or around campus. 

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Seating Chart

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is a large venue with many different seating options for fans to choose from. Premium seating areas such as the Field Club, Rebel Club, and South Club offer superb views of the game from the most comfortable seats and include top-notch service and amenities. For those who would rather plunge into the excitement of the main crowd, plenty of general admission seating can be found throughout the rest of the stadium. For the most affordable tickets to Ole Miss Rebels games or other events held at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, scan through our TicketX listings and use our handy seating chart to help you compare prices and locations for different seating options.

Getting to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Vaught-Hemingway Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium via public transportation

It is possible to get to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium using local buses, but a far easier option on game day is to hop on one of the free dedicated shuttle buses that run from certain parking lots (essentially a Park and Ride service). Walking or cycling to the stadium, or taking a taxi or ride-share, are your other main options. Check out the Ole Miss Rebels website to learn more about shuttle routes, pickup locations, and times.

Getting to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium by car

Driving to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in your own vehicle is the most convenient way to arrive on game day, but heavy traffic close to the stadium means that many visitors opt to park further afield and avail themselves of the free Park and Ride shuttles to get to the stadium. Be sure to plan your route in advance and arrive as early as possible (better for enjoying pre-game festivities anyway). The Ole Miss Rebels website has driving directions and a map. 

Does Vaught-Hemingway Stadium have on-site parking?

Much of the on-campus parking near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is either sold out to season ticket holders or reserved for students and faculty. There are many lots around town where you can park further afield and use free shuttle services to travel to and from the stadium. Go to the Ole Miss Rebels website to view parking maps and download the CLUTCH! parking app to book a parking spot in advance.

How much does Vaught-Hemingway Stadium parking cost?

Parking on game days generally costs $20-25 for non-conference matchups and $30-40 for conference clashes or other high profile games. It may be possible to find cheaper options further afield. Head to the Ole Miss Rebels website to view Vaught-Hemingway Stadium parking maps and download the CLUTCH! parking app to reserve your prepaid parking spot in advance.