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TX vs OU at a Glance
- Matchup
- Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Kickoff
- To be announced
- Venue
- Cotton Bowl, Fair Park, Dallas
- Format
- Annual neutral-site rivalry
Good Questions
When is the 2027 Texas vs. Oklahoma game?
Saturday, October 9, 2027, at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, Dallas, in the middle of the State Fair of Texas. The kickoff time and network follow when the SEC and its TV partners set the October windows; the 2026 game kicked at 2:30 PM Central. Send the group size and the side you want now, and we confirm the section as inventory opens. We update this page when the time lands.
Does a Texas vs. Oklahoma ticket include State Fair admission?
Yes. The State Fair of Texas's rule is that a game ticket is your Fair admission on game day: the same ticket is scanned at the Fair gate and at the stadium. The Fair states it in its FAQ and repeated it in its 2025 game guide. Keep the ticket on your phone for both scans, and glance at the 2027 ticket terms before you go, since the Fair writes them, not us. Checked October 2, 2026.
Which side do Texas and Oklahoma fans sit on?
The Cotton Bowl is split between the two schools, so the crowd divides by team rather than mixing. The half you sit in follows which school's allotment your ticket comes from, not the seat color on a chart. Tell us the side you want and the group size, and we source seats on that side together.
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About This Service
Texas vs. Oklahoma Is a Ticket and a Fair Day in One
Texas and Oklahoma meet at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park on Saturday, October 9, 2027, kickoff time to be announced, with the State Fair of Texas surrounding the rivalry and your game ticket doubling as Fair admission. Oklahoma took the 2026 edition 27-24 on a field goal as the clock hit zero, which is the kind of finish this game keeps producing. The atmosphere is the point. The practical work is choosing the correct fan side and getting the group through Fair Park together.
Choose a Side Before You Choose a Row
This is a neutral-site rivalry with a visibly divided crowd, so team section matters more than it does at most games. A centered view gives the cleanest look at the field, while corners and end zones trade perspective for price. The right ticket also needs a workable entrance and transportation plan.
| Option | Best fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Sideline reserved seat | Balanced field view | Premium locations command demand |
| Corner seat | Value with useful depth | Angle changes by row and section |
| End-zone seat | Seeing plays develop vertically | Far-end action is distant |
| Hospitality package | Groups wanting hosted space | Admission and benefits must be confirmed |
Do not rely on color alone when buying. Confirm the exact section, row, fan allocation, mobile delivery, and whether the specific game ticket includes fair admission under the current event terms. Keep every guest on the same entrance and return plan.
Red River Rivalry planning checklist
- Confirm the exact section and intended team side before purchase. The 2027 game is Saturday, October 9. Kickoff time follows when the SEC sets it.
- Your game ticket is your State Fair admission on game day, by the Fair's rule, so keep it ready for both scans.
- Check Fair Park bag, gate, transfer and transportation notices close to game day.
- Set one pickup point outside the pedestrian crush and share it before entering.
Nothing to Book Until Next October? Dallas Disagrees
The Red River game is a once-a-year ticket, which leaves a long run of Saturdays, Sundays and one very large Thursday before it. The same request that puts your group on the Texas side next October puts it in a Cowboys suite at AT&T Stadium or on the glass at American Airlines Center this season. The nearest dates:
| Game | When | Where | Book |
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| Stars vs. Bruins | Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 PM CT | American Airlines Center | Glass seats or a suite |
| Stars vs. Islanders | Sun, Oct 25 | American Airlines Center | Glass seats or a suite |
| Cowboys vs. Cardinals | Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 PM CT | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Suite tickets |
| Cowboys vs. 49ers | Sun, Nov 15 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Suite tickets |
| Cowboys vs. Eagles, Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26, 3:30 PM CT | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Suite tickets |
| Mavericks home games | 2026-27 season | American Airlines Center | Courtside to skybox |
Dates from our Cowboys and Stars schedule pages. Suites, glass and courtside are quoted per game, because the opponent and the date set the price.
Build the Rest of the Night
The ticket is the centerpiece, not the whole plan. Compare Dallas sports tickets, party bus transportation, and group shuttle service before the group settles on seats, arrival time, and how much private space the night actually needs.
Send the game year, team side, guest count, and pickup plan. Ask the DallasVIP concierge, and we will match the group to live inventory without pretending every seat or suite works the same way.
Sources and references
- Texas Longhorns, official athletics site
- Oklahoma Sooners, official athletics site
- Fair Park, official venue information
- State Fair of Texas, official visitor information
Event inventory, policies, access and pricing can change. Confirm the specific event and ticket terms before purchase.
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