Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium is a college football stadium in Austin, Texas, home of the Texas Longhorns, who play in the SEC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1924, making it 102 years old in 2026 and seats 100,119 fans. That makes it the 7th-largest stadium in FBS.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 105,215 vs. Georgia (2024).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Home of
- Texas Longhorns
- School
- University of Texas at Austin
- Conference
- SEC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1924
- Capacity
- 100,119
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- War Memorial Stadium (1924–1947)
Memorial Stadium (1948–1976)
Texas Memorial Stadium (1977–1995) - Record crowd
- 105,215 vs. Georgia (2024)
- Size rank in FBS
- 7th of 138
Famous games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
- 2016: 50–47 double-overtime win over Notre Dame
- 2022: 20–19 loss to Alabama
- 2024: Record crowd vs. Georgia
Game day
Tradition. One home game each year is set aside as Veterans Recognition Day, in keeping with the stadium's role as a war memorial.
Seating & views
DKR seats 100,119, and its record crowd is 105,215 against Georgia in 2024. The east and west sidelines each have upper decks, added in 1971 on the west and 1998 on the east, with suites on both sides and club seats on the west. The north end zone was rebuilt in 2008 as a multi-level structure with an upper deck, club space and suites. A south end zone project completed in 2021 enclosed the bowl with club seats, suites and a new video board. The Longhorn Band has sat in the south end zone since 2008.
Parking & tailgating
The stadium sits on the east side of UT's campus near the Capitol. Public gameday parking at the Health Center Garage, Lot 15 and Lot 18/92 is sold through ParkMobile, and the Texas Facilities Commission sells spots in state garages near the Capitol, which have run $25 or $50. A budget option is State Lot 26 at 701 W. 51st St., $10 on game day for RVs and other vehicles, with a free shuttle to the stadium. Tailgating happens on campus and at spots like Scholz Garten, but not on the Capitol Mall. Campus lots clear out the night before, so check UT Parking's gameday page before you go.
Seating and parking sources: parking.utexas.edu, en.wikipedia.org, austin.citycast.fm.
Plan your trip to Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
Stadiums near Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium10
- 1FBSJim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium — Texas State Bobcats 27 mi
- 2FBSAlamodome — UTSA Roadrunners 73 mi
- 3FCSGayle and Tom Benson Stadium — Incarnate Word Cardinals 73 mi
- 4FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies 88 mi
- 5FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears 93 mi
- 6FCSPanther Stadium — Prairie View A&M Panthers 107 mi
- 7FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats 134 mi
- 8FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans 135 mi
- 9FBSFirst Community Stadium — Rice Owls 145 mi
- 10FBSJohn O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium — Houston Cougars 145 mi
Questions about Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
Where do the Texas Longhorns play home games?
The Texas Longhorns play at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
How many people does Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium hold?
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 100,119.
When did Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium open?
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium opened in 1924.
What is the attendance record at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium?
The record crowd at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium is 105,215 vs. Georgia (2024).
Does Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium have grass or turf?
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium?
Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos is about 27 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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