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What do you say about DKR? It's undergone some major transitions since my days as a student. I mean the jumbotro, the burnt orange fireworks, the drone shows. Game days and nights at DKR are a spectacle! Game days are swarming with people trying to get to their gates, lines of people trying to order food and drinks, vendors setting up in the middle of nowhere to sell beer, water, seltzers, etc. *Water from these vendors can cost you more than the stadium stores. I don't know how pricing is determined. You can find self serve stadium stores for water, drinks, and snacks. They also have free water filling stations so you don't have to break the bank ordering water, but these can be hard to find when hundred of thousands of people are around. They also offer many food options from Pluckers, Tony C's, SmokeyMo's, Stubbs, HTeaO, Amy's, and so much more. Download the maps to easily find first aid sections, food and drink locations, and make sure to wear your fitness trackers because those stairs are massive.
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at Cambell-Williams Field is the football stadium for the The University of Texas college football team. It has been in operation for over 100 years. It is a state-of-the-art facility that has continually gone through upgrades and renovations to enhance the fan and student-athlete experience. The stadium is host to numerous facilities such as the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center and Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength Complex. The stadium has a lower and upper deck. There are also enclosed clubs and lounges in various areas of the stadium. Most of the seating is bleachers unless you are on the home side that have some seats with seat backs. There are many options for food and concessions in the stadium but the price points are very high. Shade in the stadium is at a premium and depends on the time of day. They are pretty good with crowd control but the stadium can hold over 100K people so can get very crowded. Now the field is a field turf surface. Parking is always challenging to find close by but paid parking is an option. Have some great memories in this stadium from watching the Texas Longhorn football team.
I live in Austin and this city lives and breathes UT Football. The team has been solid over the last few years and has been contenders for the CFB playoffs. The energy is always lively in the building. I will warn people. Be aware of the weather and the time of the day of the game. My friends and I enjoyed the game. But we went to a noon game on a day that it was over 90 degrees. Even with hats, we couldn't last the whole game and had to leave early. If you go during a hot day, I'd recommend buying covered seating if possible. If you can, I'd also suggest trying to go to a night game. Night games are way better. Regardless, the stadium is amazing and the team has been phenomenal. Since moving to Austin, I go to games all the time with my wife and friends.
Parking can be a challenge. Venue is electric when full. Big screen makes it impossible to have a truly bad seat. Food is reasonably priced for a sports venue, especially compared to the Moody Center for basketball.
Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas. I don't want to hear anything else besides Texas. Production value has drastically increased since I was a student. Tom Herman could never. OU sucks. You'll enjoy coming to a game even if you're a smelly aggie.
Best college football game in my life. *UGA beat No.1 Texas on 10/19/2024 in a city that had a championship atmosphere. The drone show was an Olympic level quality production. Simply awesome! Hospitality was an A. No fights, no drinks or food thrown, no animosity to visiting fans UNTIL the 3rd quarter when a horrible call was made and that's when fans threw bottles and cans onto the field. I was in that section that started it but there was never any hostility towards us. The Georgia Bulldawgs had a dominating win, 30-15, and I shook hands with others when it was over. Respect. They got something special going on in Austin. I'll never forget that game. It's already a treasured memory. If I was born in TX, I would have gone to school at UT.
We recently went to an evening game to watch the Longhorns play and if you have never been to a game, you really need to go. We have had season tickets for a very long time and have seen a lot of changes over the years. They really stepped it up and kept up with the times and there really is a whole game experience. I was not happy that the fireworks were shooting off behind us but I guess they move them around for different night games. Buying food and drinks is much quicker than it used to be due to all of the self serve vendors. It makes wait times practically nonexistent. My only complaint is that there is no parking around the stadium. People who go to the games know this and most people have found spots to park but they either going to charge you quite a bit or you're going to have a lengthy commute. I don't mind paying for parking but I think $50 a game is a little excessive. Hook Em Horns!
There are no bad seats at the Longhorns home field. From the top you can see the whole game, end zone to end zone. Down below, you can get pumped up by Texas Pom and Cheer, hear the field chatter, and practically smell the sweat pinging off the turf. Be careful at those 11 am games; the sun can be a beast! Head down early and get a little pregame on the midway or join new friends at a tailgate... some of them are pretty epic! Prepare to take a while getting out of the stadium. For just that purpose, head to LBJ fountain for Longhorn City Limits concerts after the game. You may want to grab a drink as you walk over because the lines can be pretty long once the show begins. Hook 'Em!
I've been coming to this stadium since the 1980's. So I have seen it get bigger and many improvements made. That being sad, last night we were at the Wyoming v Texas game. We were there a few weeks ago versus Rice but that game was at a hot 2:30 time. This was an evening 7pm kickoff. Such a different experience. I have sat in many places but all the seats are great and the Jumbotron is huge so you don't miss anything. This year they unleashed their LED orange lights which along with music made the stadium rock! Sold out crowd of over 100,000 had so much energy. They even had drones. Such a great atmosphere. Foods: Mighty Fine Burgers, Chick-fil-A, Rudy's, Stubb's, Plucker's, Amy's Ice Cream plus your regular concessions. Restrooms are plentiful and clean. Staff is helpful too.
A well manicured stadium with fierce local supporters. A place with a passionate crowd and a lot of history
4.25 stars. This review was in dire need of an update. So... approximately 10-15 YEARS ago, Darrell K Royal wasn't too intimidating, but the atmosphere I experienced yesterday in Austin has graduated from average Big 12 stadium to mid-level SEC stadium in a short period of time. What has helped? Far more seats, an enclosed ring that increases the decibel level, and an improved product on the field which increases fan interest. Don't believe me. Take it from Alabama's future NFL star Will Anderson who said it was the toughest road environment he has ever experienced, and that includes Ben Griffin in Gainesville, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, and mighty Jordan Hare in Auburn. Wow. Add in the fact that the sweltering Austin heat had field temperatures near 110 degrees and you have the perfect recipe for a very dangerous road game in this soon to be SEC stadium. I'll still take the Big House of Big 10 stalwart Michigan as the best stadium I have experienced but much like the team in Austin, Darrell K Royal's newer features have exponentially upgraded the fan experience.
Not a bad seat in the house, look at the mini season ticket packs. 3 games of your choice for $100 per ticket...the best place to watch a college game...come early and experience the whole experience of the parade and the midway...
This is the best crowd ever to enjoy college football! Get eh ere early and enjoy some of the tailgates around the city. Yell all game long and lose your voice! Texas! Fight! Texas! Fight!
You can't go wrong with catching a UT football game here. I hadn't been in years and had so much fun today on my birthday. Even with the physical stadium feeling really really old, they do a great job with all the modern flair they've added. I was shocked soda is only $3. What???? That's awesome!!! And they've totally upped the production since the last game I saw. There were fireworks all game long. Tons of entertainment. A drone show in the 4th quarter! What a blast!! read more
27 days ago
This stadium is poorly designed, especially considering it's UT and located in the capital of the state. There is hardly any air conditioning throughout the stadium, and navigating the venue is unnecessarily difficult. Getting dropped off by Uber or Lyft is also a huge hassle, and you still end up having to walk 20 minutes or more to reach the stadium. The heat made the experience feel like hell on earth, especially with so little shade available. More elevators are definitely needed as well. Overall, the experience was not worth the expensive prices they charge. read more
1 year ago
What do you say about DKR? It's undergone some major transitions since my days as a student. I mean the jumbotro, the burnt orange fireworks, the drone shows. Game days and nights at DKR are a spectacle! Game days are swarming with people trying to get to their gates, lines of people trying to order food and drinks, vendors setting up in the middle of nowhere to sell beer, water, seltzers, etc. *Water from these vendors can cost you more than the stadium stores. I don't know how pricing is determined. You can find self serve stadium stores for water, drinks, and snacks. They also have free water filling stations so you don't have to break the bank ordering water, but these can be hard to find when hundred of thousands of people are around. They also offer many food options from Pluckers, Tony C's, SmokeyMo's, Stubbs, HTeaO, Amy's, and so much more. Download the maps to easily find first aid sections, food and drink locations, and make sure to wear your fitness trackers because those stairs are massive. read more
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at Cambell-Williams Field is the football stadium for the The University of Texas college football team. It has been in operation for over 100 years. It is a state-of-the-art facility that has continually gone through upgrades and renovations to enhance the fan and student-athlete experience. The stadium is host to numerous facilities such as the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center and Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength Complex. The stadium has a lower and upper deck. There are also enclosed clubs and lounges in various areas of the stadium. Most of the seating is bleachers unless you are on the home side that have some seats with seat backs. There are many options for food and concessions in the stadium but the price points are very high. Shade in the stadium is at a premium and depends on the time of day. They are pretty good with crowd control but the stadium can hold over 100K people so can get very crowded. Now the field is a field turf surface. Parking is always challenging to find close by but paid parking is an option. Have some great memories in this stadium from watching the Texas Longhorn football team. read more
8 months ago
I live in Austin and this city lives and breathes UT Football. The team has been solid over the last few years and has been contenders for the CFB playoffs. The energy is always lively in the building. I will warn people. Be aware of the weather and the time of the day of the game. My friends and I enjoyed the game. But we went to a noon game on a day that it was over 90 degrees. Even with hats, we couldn't last the whole game and had to leave early. If you go during a hot day, I'd recommend buying covered seating if possible. If you can, I'd also suggest trying to go to a night game. Night games are way better. Regardless, the stadium is amazing and the team has been phenomenal. Since moving to Austin, I go to games all the time with my wife and friends. read more
10 months ago
Parking can be a challenge. Venue is electric when full. Big screen makes it impossible to have a truly bad seat. Food is reasonably priced for a sports venue, especially compared to the Moody Center for basketball. read more
Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas. I don't want to hear anything else besides Texas. Production value has drastically increased since I was a student. Tom Herman could never. OU sucks. You'll enjoy coming to a game even if you're a smelly aggie. read more
Best college football game in my life. *UGA beat No.1 Texas on 10/19/2024 in a city that had a championship atmosphere. The drone show was an Olympic level quality production. Simply awesome! Hospitality was an A. No fights, no drinks or food thrown, no animosity to visiting fans UNTIL the 3rd quarter when a horrible call was made and that's when fans threw bottles and cans onto the field. I was in that section that started it but there was never any hostility towards us. The Georgia Bulldawgs had a dominating win, 30-15, and I shook hands with others when it was over. Respect. They got something special going on in Austin. I'll never forget that game. It's already a treasured memory. If I was born in TX, I would have gone to school at UT. read more
1 year ago
We recently went to an evening game to watch the Longhorns play and if you have never been to a game, you really need to go. We have had season tickets for a very long time and have seen a lot of changes over the years. They really stepped it up and kept up with the times and there really is a whole game experience. I was not happy that the fireworks were shooting off behind us but I guess they move them around for different night games. Buying food and drinks is much quicker than it used to be due to all of the self serve vendors. It makes wait times practically nonexistent. My only complaint is that there is no parking around the stadium. People who go to the games know this and most people have found spots to park but they either going to charge you quite a bit or you're going to have a lengthy commute. I don't mind paying for parking but I think $50 a game is a little excessive. Hook Em Horns! read more
There are no bad seats at the Longhorns home field. From the top you can see the whole game, end zone to end zone. Down below, you can get pumped up by Texas Pom and Cheer, hear the field chatter, and practically smell the sweat pinging off the turf. Be careful at those 11 am games; the sun can be a beast! Head down early and get a little pregame on the midway or join new friends at a tailgate... some of them are pretty epic! Prepare to take a while getting out of the stadium. For just that purpose, head to LBJ fountain for Longhorn City Limits concerts after the game. You may want to grab a drink as you walk over because the lines can be pretty long once the show begins. Hook 'Em! read more
I've been coming to this stadium since the 1980's. So I have seen it get bigger and many improvements made. That being sad, last night we were at the Wyoming v Texas game. We were there a few weeks ago versus Rice but that game was at a hot 2:30 time. This was an evening 7pm kickoff. Such a different experience. I have sat in many places but all the seats are great and the Jumbotron is huge so you don't miss anything. This year they unleashed their LED orange lights which along with music made the stadium rock! Sold out crowd of over 100,000 had so much energy. They even had drones. Such a great atmosphere. Foods: Mighty Fine Burgers, Chick-fil-A, Rudy's, Stubb's, Plucker's, Amy's Ice Cream plus your regular concessions. Restrooms are plentiful and clean. Staff is helpful too. read more
4.25 stars. This review was in dire need of an update. So... approximately 10-15 YEARS ago, Darrell K Royal wasn't too intimidating, but the atmosphere I experienced yesterday in Austin has graduated from average Big 12 stadium to mid-level SEC stadium in a short period of time. What has helped? Far more seats, an enclosed ring that increases the decibel level, and an improved product on the field which increases fan interest. Don't believe me. Take it from Alabama's future NFL star Will Anderson who said it was the toughest road environment he has ever experienced, and that includes Ben Griffin in Gainesville, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, and mighty Jordan Hare in Auburn. Wow. Add in the fact that the sweltering Austin heat had field temperatures near 110 degrees and you have the perfect recipe for a very dangerous road game in this soon to be SEC stadium. I'll still take the Big House of Big 10 stalwart Michigan as the best stadium I have experienced but much like the team in Austin, Darrell K Royal's newer features have exponentially upgraded the fan experience. read more
Not a bad seat in the house, look at the mini season ticket packs. 3 games of your choice for $100 per ticket...the best place to watch a college game...come early and experience the whole experience of the parade and the midway... read more
2 years ago
This stadium is huge! Of course it is though ... I mean it is Texas. Did you expect something low key!? It's holds over 100k people! The stadium seems to have a good view no matter where your seat is located. It can be hot depending on where you sit and you may get some sun depending on the time of day. It's pretty easy to navigate once you are inside the stadium though and tailgating outside the stadium is super fun too! The food was decent. I had a hotdog and a soda and the prices were to be expected for stadiums I would say. I noticed on the lower levels there were more options as far as food goes. Up top all I saw were the basics - hot dog, sodas, candy and popcorn. read more
GREAT COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE!!! The stadium and surrounding tailgate are the best I've seen. Truly an amazing experience. I am still in shock at all this venue has to offer. From the outside vendors to the inside museum. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house! Can't wait to come back! read more
I would describe as a giant high school stadium on steroids. I have visited many NFL and college stadiums and this one is a little outdated. But instead of tearing it down like Texas A&M and rebuilding it this place has been updated and modified since the 1920s. The sound and giant video screen are located on one side. It can be a bit distracting and many say they hate the brightness and loud volume. Only certain sections have real seating where most is bench. The leg room is very tight and have to stand up to let passers go by. I have pretty much sat in every section here and can spend a lot of time of which is preferred or for the price. Certain sections gets a better LTE signal but there is no in stadium WiFi for fans. From the stands it's wall to wall seating except the south end zone where there are some bleachers under video screen. Plans are to enclose this side which I think will make it claustrophobic. Underneath the seating you will find concessions and beer vendors. Underneath the north end you will find a food court and nice seating, but cannot see the field and goes fir all sections. Starbucks anchors the tenants and this area is open for students to use during the week. The are video screens in the concourse area to keep an eye on the game with waiting in line for food or drinks. Each side of the stadium has an official Texas Store and noticed each has different inventory so check out both. Alcohol and wine is available for purchase including mixed drinks in certain areas. Players play on field turf. Overall this stadium is not terrible but not modern. During the season home games it can get very hot. Parking is mostly in garages but the further you park away the better where you may spend time parking but driving away is much easier. Leaving the stadium can be a hassle depending on which section you are sitting. read more
2 years ago
One of the top 10 largest college stadiums to house 100,000 people at once. You can legally buy beer and wine at the games, and the football games were something to see. Tailgates outside the stadium are a mixture of students, adults, locals, and a decent alumni crowd. It's a friendly sea of burnt orange that you're excited to join. The football games and longhorn band performances at half time are so good to watch. As a former UT student, you can get tickets for the student section, which is right in front of Matthew McConaughey's box. The fireworks after show might be more enjoyable for young teens and families. read more
I remember coming here my freshman year and thinking WOW. I recently came back for the home opener vs Louisiana Monroe. Things have changed. But I'm still thinking WOW. This stadium is one of the nicest college stadiums I have ever been to. I have visited the orange bowl in miami, OU's Gaylord Field, and UH's Robertson stadium and DKR puts them all to shame. This college stadium is as nice as many professional stadiums. I really like the new Red McCombs Red Zone with the food court. This food court is awesome because it actually takes Credit cards!!! This stadium has everything including Plucker's WINGS!!! Yes the cowboy's new screen outdoes the one at UT, but this thing is still nice. 100,000 screaming fans dressed in burnt orange, now that's the definition of awesome, then again I'm a bit biased. read more
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Wars have been won and lost in this arena. Young men have entered in their teens and have emerged better men. I've known this stadium all my life and it's rich heritage. I thank my father for sharing his love of football and we've had some wonderful times here that we won't soon forget. What I love the most is that win or lose our UT fans are kind and considerate to visitors. HOOM-EM HORNS and God bless DKR. read more
15 years ago
Forget football for a moment here. I walked around DKR last Saturday before and after the Texas game and really looked at the facility. Ya know what we have here. A pretty damn nice football stadium. And heck we deserve it. The Texas football program funds so much more than just football. The beautifully colored brick corner columns and siding are...frankly, very elegant and classical looking. Ease of movement is good throughout the building. Of course the north end zone addition is awesome and the added capacity is a huge bonus for fans and the team. College football is so much more enjoyable than pro ball (too me) and being in this stadium and watching Texas play is a great spectacle. The crowd is generally very well behaved and is family friendly. Hooliganism can be fun and perhaps has its place but i prefer a respectful albeit supportive crowd. JumboTron - Just frickin' great with the exception of all the annoying advertising. But the cool University themed videos are moderately entertaining. Removing the natural grasss turf this year almost made me remove a star So i feel Texas proud to have this gem of a stadium to enjoy my college football. Go Horns ! read more
12 years ago
This was my first UT Game and Texans are very serious about their football! Be prepared to walk a fair distance to get to the stadium since they block off parking all around it for many blocks. There were tons of tailgaters and they were handing out programs on the way in which was cool. The stadium itself was very large however, it wasn't well marked when you were trying to figure out which ramp to use to access your seating section. We walked up and down and all around section one trying to figure it out. The ground level was well marked but, after that you had to find someone to ask. We finally found our way and located our row. I was happy to see the seats were benches and not the flip seats. It makes it easier to get in and out of the rows without disturbing others, at least in my opinion. Be prepared to stand a lot to be able to see because the fans are constantly on their feet! From where we were we could see Bevo which was really neat. He had his own little area with people scratching him, misters blowing on him and snacks! Bevo has the life! There seemed to be some issue with the sound because we were having a hard time hearing the calls from the refs. Either their mics weren't turned up or the sound system was just having difficulties in general. We had a great view of the entire stadium and of course the end zone and scoreboard. I enjoyed all the highlights they were showing and the snippet showing them getting Bevo ready for the game. In the opening show there was also a guy on a jet pack flying in the stadium! It's really quite the production here at the UT Game! We ate Hat Creek Burger and it was just ok. I really like their food but, here to keep up with demand they had the burgers pre done and in a hot box. Also, it was like $5.50 for one size drink and $6.00 for the larger one so, at that point you may as well get the larger size. Also, you should note that some of the food vendors do not take cards so, for people like me who don't carry cash; make sure you do if you go. The only other option is there is ATM's by the entrance but, that would have been a 20 minute walk back through the stadium. UT won and honestly I am normally an Ohio State fan but, this was a great game and a great team to watch! I would suggest taking and Uber ride to and from the stadium because that's what we did and it worked like a charm! We also left out at the beginning of the 4th quarter to beat the traffic and were glad that we did so. read more
4 years ago
I am a Spartan for life. I bleed green. I was wearing my State gear all day yesterday vs. our win against long-time rival, Michigan, in a sea of burnt orange and white. I felt Spartan pride from here to California to our home state of Michigan. It was glorious. We ended up scoring free tickets as we were wandering around the streets of the UT campus. Here is the conversation that transpired after tirelessly walking around trying to find an atm to get cash to scalp some tickets: Me: I'm exhausted. Let's just go to a bar and park it. Boyfriend: Yeah, you're right. People running across the street: Hey, you guys want to go to the game? They are awesome seats, 15th row. We're outta here. Us: Yeah! People running across the street: Here you go. GO GREEN! This stadium is amazing. It's clean, well laid out, and the atmosphere is electric. The fans are exciting and above all, polite, even if you are rooting for the opposite team. They have a variety of food and merchandise vendors - everything you'd expect from a top tier stadium. They have a big drum down on the field and every now and then, they bang the drum as many times as they have points. Not to mention, their mascot Bevo, is pretty bad ass. I will definitely be going back to watch some more Longhorns games. Hook em' horns! read more
Big ole stadium deep in the heart of Texas! This is a fabulous facility with easy access, good sight lines, nice amenities and quick moving concession lines. As visitors from Berkeley when Cal played Texas last weekend, we found the people to be refreshingly friendly and welcoming to us Californians. We're looking forward to hosting the Longhorns and their fans next year at California Memorial Stadium! read more
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