Everything you need to know about the Red-White Spring Game


Published: April 8, 2009 by Jake Trotter Comment on this article Leave a comment

Oklahoma’s annual Red/White football game kicks off at 1:15 p.m., Saturday at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. At 12:15 p.pm., former Sooners will be back on Owen Field as part of the Varity O Legends Flag Football Game.

Tickets are $10. OU students with a valid OU ID and children age 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. The ticket office will open Saturday at 10 a.m., at gates 5 and 7. Most of those windows will be cash-only to expedite the process. Will Call tickets will be available for pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.

Gates will open at 11:45 p.m. Entrance to the stadium will be available through gates 5, 7 and 12.

Open seating will be available throughout the lower bowl with full service concessions available on the east and west sides. Restrooms will be available throughout the stadium concourse.

Prior to the game, fans are encouraged to attend the Mini Fan Fest in Heisman Park, located just east of the stadium. A photo booth will be available there featuring the actual Heisman Trophy won by Sam Bradford and fans may have their picture taken with the award. Jenkins Avenue, which run north and south along the east side of the stadium will close three hours before the game begins.

Here is some other information pertaining to the game …

Animals – No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the facilities with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests.

ATM Machine – There is a machine located on the east side between gates 9 and 10 and on the west side near Gate 2.

Cameras – Only point and click cameras are permitted in the stadium. Professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras are prohibited.

Chair Back Rental – Sooner seat backs are available for $5 each.

Concessions – Stands will be open on the east and west side. No food or drink is allowed through the gates. Empty, personal size water bottles are permitted.

Disability Seating – For information on disability seating contact the ticket office at 800-456-4668 or visit the office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.

Post-Game – Fans are not permitted on the field and should exit through the main gates.

First Aid – The Gomer Jones Medical Facility is located at the North end of the stadium near section 19.

Giveaways – A limited number of schedule posters and magnets will be available upon stadium entry for game patrons at gates 5, 7 and 12.

Inclement Weather – In the event of inclement weather all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Emergency instructions will be delivered via public address and on message boards when possible.

Lost Children – Parents/guardians with a lost child should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. If a child is separated from his/her party, they should notify the nearest police officer or staff member. If the child is aware of their seat location, attempts will be made to return them to that location.

Lost and Found – During the game, fans may check at the Gomer Jones Medical Facility near gate 19. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to the OU Physical Plans, which can be reached at 405/325-6953.

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