OU Announces Expansion of Private Tailgating Areas Ahead of 2022 Football Season

The University of Oklahoma is expanding its private tailgating areas to allow for a more robust fan experience during the 2022 football season.

The private tailgating footprint will now include two expanded areas near the Lindsey Street and Jenkins Avenue intersection: On the northeast corner, where the old Bud Wilkinson Center was located, adjacent to the existing private tailgating area; and on the southwest corner, on the lawn surrounding Headington College.

The designated areas of campus for public tailgating will remain unchanged from the 2021 season. Fans will be permitted to set up tailgate equipment beginning at noon on the day prior to scheduled home football games.

A map indicating designated tailgating areas and game day road closures, as well as the university’s tailgating policies, can be found here (pdf).

Other game day events and gatherings that will continue this year include:

• Walk of Champions
• Allstate Party at the Palace
• OU Alumni Association Boomer Bash
• Champions Tailgate
• Varsity O Tailgate
• College events and gatherings
• Duck Pond RV Parking
• SooneRVillage at Lloyd Noble Center
• Fall Family Weekend will be held Sept. 23-25
• Homecoming activities will be held Oct. 10-15

Game Day Traffic, Road Closures and Parking

To promote efficient traffic flow and pedestrian safety, certain roads near campus are closed or restricted on game days. Public parking on campus is limited on game days but is available in certain parking lots for $30 – cash and cards are accepted.

Game day traffic and parking information is available here.

More Information for Fans and Visitors

Kickoff for the first OU football game against the UTEP Miners is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

More game day information is available at SoonerSports.com/gameday.