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Texas Longhorns
Football 2026
2026 Season Schedule · DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
The Longhorns are back in Austin for one of their most exciting SEC slates yet — headlined by a marquee home matchup with Ohio State in September. Xenia Events provides complete travel packages for out-of-town fans attending games in Austin and across the country.
Texas Longhorns Football at a Glance
Stadium
DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
City
Austin, Texas
Stadium Capacity
100,119
Conference
SEC (since 2024)
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
Nearest Airport
AUS (Austin-Bergstrom)
2026 Texas Longhorns Football Schedule
All game times TBA · Subject to change
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Texas State | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home |
| Sat, Sep 12 | ⭐ vs Ohio State | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs UTSA | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Tennessee | Neyland Stadium Knoxville, Tennessee |
Away SEC |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Oklahoma | Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas (Fair Park) |
Neutral SEC |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Florida | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home SEC |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Ole Miss | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home SEC |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs Mississippi State | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home SEC |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Missouri | Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium Columbia, Missouri |
Away SEC |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at LSU | Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Away SEC |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Arkansas | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas |
Home SEC |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Texas A&M | Kyle Field College Station, Texas |
Rivalry SEC |
Game times and TV broadcasts TBA. Schedule subject to change.
🏈 Must-See Games of the 2026 Season
Week 2 · Home · Marquee
Texas vs Ohio State
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Non-conference blockbuster at DKR — one of the most anticipated home games in recent memory
Week 5 · Neutral · SEC Rivalry
Texas vs Oklahoma
Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Cotton Bowl in Dallas — one of college football's greatest annual neutral-site matchups
Week 11 · Away · Death Valley
Texas at LSU
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Night game at Tiger Stadium — one of the loudest and most electric environments in college football
Week 13 · Away · Rivalry Week
Texas at Texas A&M
Friday, November 27, 2026
Thanksgiving rivalry game at Kyle Field — the Lone Star Showdown back in full swing in the SEC
How Xenia Can Help
Based in Austin — we know Texas football and we know this city
Game Tickets
Home game tickets at DKR and away game sourcing across the SEC. We navigate ticket availability for high-demand matchups like Ohio State and the Cotton Bowl so you don't have to.
Austin Accommodations
Hotels near campus, downtown, and South Austin curated by game weekend. DKR home game weekends sell out fast across the city — booking early through us locks in the best options.
Airport & Game Day Transport
Private airport transfers from AUS and game day vehicles to and from DKR. Parking near the stadium is limited and expensive — a pre-arranged vehicle is the right call.
Austin Dining & Tailgating
Restaurant reservations around campus and downtown. From pre-game BBQ to post-game 6th Street — we know where to go and how to get you in when the city is packed with 100,000 Longhorn fans.
Away Game Travel Packages
Full travel packages for road games: Tennessee in Knoxville, the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, LSU in Baton Rouge, and Texas A&M in College Station. Flights, hotels, and tickets bundled together.
Dedicated Concierge
Your personal Xenia contact from booking through final whistle. We're Austin-based, so when you're in town for a Longhorns game, we're not just a phone number — we're right here.
🏟️ DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in college football. With a capacity of over 100,000 and a sea of burnt orange filling every seat on game day, it creates an atmosphere unlike anything else in the sport. Located just east of the UT campus in central Austin, the stadium is within easy walking distance of the city's best bars, restaurants, and hotels.
🏟️ Capacity 100,119
📍 Central Austin — walkable from campus
🧡 Named after coach Darrell K Royal
🏆 Home since 1924
🎓 UT Austin campus adjacent
🎸 Live music capital surroundings
Austin Game Day Travel Guide
Everything out-of-town Longhorn fans need to know
✈️ Getting to Austin
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — 20 min from campus
- Direct flights from most major US cities
- Rideshare, private car, and rental all widely available
- Book flights early — Austin fills up on big game weekends
- Xenia provides private airport transfers on request
🏨 Where to Stay
- Downtown Austin — 1.5 miles from DKR, walkable to 6th Street
- West Campus area — closest hotels to the stadium
- South Congress — trendy area, 10 min rideshare to DKR
- The Domain — suburban option for families, 20 min from campus
- Book at least 2–3 months out for marquee home games
🚗 Getting to DKR
- Stadium parking is limited — pre-purchase required
- Rideshare drop-off zones fill up 2+ hours before kickoff
- Private vehicle from hotel is the most reliable option
- Walking from downtown takes approximately 20–25 minutes
- CapMetro game day buses run from multiple city locations
🍖 Where to Eat & Drink
- Franklin Barbecue — Austin BBQ institution, book ahead
- Torchy's Tacos — multiple locations, perfect pre-game
- 6th Street Entertainment District — bars and live music
- Rainey Street — craft cocktails and patios nearby
- The Drag (Guadalupe St.) — campus strip with local spots
📋 Stadium Entry & Policy
- Clear bag policy strictly enforced at DKR
- Mobile tickets required — no paper tickets at gate
- Gates open approximately 2 hours before kickoff
- Re-entry not permitted once you exit the stadium
- Check official Texas Athletics channels for current policies
🗓️ Planning Your Trip
- Arrive in Austin the night before for the best experience
- Allow extra time on game days — city traffic is heavy
- November games: cooler weather, pack layers for evening kickoffs
- September home games: hot Texas afternoons, hydrate early
- Contact Xenia to bundle tickets + hotel + transport
The Full Longhorns Game Day Experience
🏟️ On Game Day
- 100,000+ burnt orange fans — one of the great atmospheres in sports
- The Eyes of Texas played before and after every game
- Bevo — the longhorn steer mascot — on the sideline
- Longhorn Band marching on the field at halftime
- The "Hook 'Em Horns" hand sign is everywhere — join in
🎸 Austin Beyond the Stadium
- Live music on 6th Street every night of the week
- South Congress shopping, dining, and Austin culture
- Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park for daytime activities
- Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony (1.5M bats at sunset)
- Lady Bird Lake kayaking and hiking — walking distance downtown
🏈 The SEC Era
- Texas joined the SEC in 2024 after years in the Big 12
- SEC schedule means elite opponents every week
- National championship implications in nearly every game
- Rivalries with Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Tennessee renewed
- The Longhorns are a legitimate College Football Playoff contender
Plan Your Texas Football Trip with Xenia
Whether you're coming from across the country for the Ohio State game or need away-game travel to Death Valley or College Station, Xenia Events handles tickets, hotels, and transport so you just show up and enjoy. Contact us for a custom package built around the games you want to attend.