Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium

The stadium is at 350 North Razorback Road, west of campus and about three-quarters of a mile from Dickson Street. Route to a confirmed parking facility because nearby roads close before kickoff.

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  I-49 carries most traffic from Bentonville and Missouri to the north and Fort Smith to the south. Choose the stadium approach that matches the parking pass, follow its printed directions and obey the color-coded traffic plan. Police may prevent the turn your navigation app recommends, particularly during the postgame outbound pattern.
• Parking
  Most campus lots are reserved through the Razorback Foundation. The primary near-campus public option is the Harmon Avenue Parking Garage, where spaces have been offered first-come, first-served for $25. Arrive early because it is convenient to both campus and Dickson Street.
• Parking
  The Spring Street Parking Garage at Spring and School streets and the West Avenue Parking Deck north of Dickson have been listed at $10 for the day. Spring Street connects with the free gameday shuttle near Walton Arts Center; West Avenue is a walkable downtown base.
• Parking
  Public parking around Baum-Walker Stadium, about a mile south of the football stadium, may be available on a first-come basis. A shuttle serves the Baum area before and after the game. Verify the current lot map because baseball, construction or another campus event can alter inventory.
• Parking
  Accessible public parking is traditionally provided in Lot 56 and the Baum East area, with an ADA shuttle to stadium gates. A valid disability plate or placard is required. Contact Arkansas Athletics before traveling to confirm the current purchase method, pickup point and companion policy.
• Parking
  Lots generally open well before the fan festival—often up to eight hours before kickoff, but not before early morning. The official game-specific parking map and opening time take priority over any general rule.

Public Transit

• Razorback gameday shuttles are the practical transit system. Service has linked Walton Arts Center on Dickson Street, the Arkansas Union, Road Hog Park and Baum East with the stadium area, beginning several hours before kickoff and continuing until fans have returned after the game.
• Downtown visitors should look for the Walton Arts Center pickup associated with the Spring Street garage. It avoids the final climb and lets a group eat on Dickson Street first. After the game, confirm the correct return queue before boarding; different routes may load near the south and east sides.
• ADA shuttles use lift-equipped vehicles and serve designated accessible lots. Build in extra time at peak arrival and departure, and ask the driver or attendant exactly where the return pickup will be.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Rideshare works best at the edge of campus or downtown, not at a stadium gate. Maple Street, Razorback Road and nearby approaches are restricted as kickoff nears, and drivers can be redirected without warning.
• For arrival, use a landmark such as Walton Arts Center or a downtown hotel, then walk or take the shuttle. For departure, walk east toward Dickson Street or south beyond the controlled lots before requesting a car.
• If the wait is long, Dickson Street is a natural postgame holding area with restaurants, bars and live music. Eating first and ordering later is often more pleasant than sitting in a stationary car near campus.

Arkansas publishes a useful relative timeline: HogTown opens four hours before kickoff, the team arrives and Hog Walk occurs a little more than two hours before kickoff, gates open two hours before kickoff, and the Hogs run through the A about three and a half minutes before kickoff. Exact entertainment times vary, so check the game-specific schedule.

Tailgating

• Victory Village North
  This reserved tailgating area north of the stadium sits directly on the team’s Hog Walk route and beside HogTown. It offers the densest combination of private tents and official entertainment.
• The Gardens
  South of Bud Walton Arena along Razorback Road, The Gardens contains established tailgate plots and some open grassy areas when available. It is a longer walk to the north-side festivities but convenient to southern parking.
• HogTown on Maple Street
  Free and open to everyone, the official festival runs between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive north of the stadium. It opens four hours before kickoff and usually closes 15–30 minutes before the game, with live music, a beer garden, food trucks, a big screen, sponsor activities and children’s inflatables.
• The live mascot, spirit squads and Razorback Marching Band appear in HogTown, making it the best no-invitation option for first-time visitors. Get there before the Hog Walk rather than trying to enter the area as the team arrives.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Hugo’s
  This basement restaurant just off the downtown square is a Fayetteville institution for burgers, fries, crepes and casual drinks. The narrow entrance and compact dining room produce waits on football weekends, so go early or use it Friday night.
• Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese
  Near Dickson Street on North West Avenue, Hammontree’s builds inventive grilled-cheese sandwiches with soups and substantial fillings. It is approachable for families and vegetarians and convenient to downtown parking.
• Farrell’s Lounge
  Just off Dickson, Farrell’s combines a gastropub menu with an upscale sports-bar setting and plenty of televisions. It is a logical stop for fans who want to watch the early window before walking uphill.
• Sassy’s Red House
  North of campus on College Avenue, Sassy’s serves barbecue, smoked wings and burgers in a casual Razorback-friendly setting. It requires a short drive or rideshare from the stadium area.
• Wright’s Barbecue
  The Northwest Arkansas favorite is known for Texas-style brisket, ribs and sausage. Locations and gameday demand make it best as a separate weekend stop; some Wright’s items have also appeared inside the stadium.
• Catfish Hole
  South of campus, this longtime team-meal favorite serves catfish with abundant hush puppies and Southern sides. It is not walkable from the stadium and is most practical on Friday or after traffic clears.

• Hog Walk
  The team arrives about two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff at the top of Victory Village North, then walks through the tailgates and HogTown before entering through Lot 44. The route becomes crowded; claim a place early and stay behind barriers.
• Calling the Hogs
  Raise both arms, wiggle the fingers and bring them down while building “Woooo,” then pump a fist for three “Pig! Sooie!” calls and finish with “Razorbacks!” It happens throughout the day, not only after scores, and visitors are encouraged to join.
• Tusk VI
  Arkansas’s live Russian boar mascot appears in a climate-controlled trailer and at selected pregame activities. Tusk represents a line of live mascots cared for by the Stokes family; observe from the public viewing area and follow handlers’ directions.
• Running Through the A
  Shortly before kickoff, the Razorback Marching Band forms a large block A on Frank Broyles Field and the team runs through it. Be seated at least 20 minutes early to catch the full band sequence rather than arriving during the anthem.
• Razorback Marching Band
  Known as the “Best in Sight and Sound,” the band performs at HogTown and on the field, leading “Arkansas Fight” and the alma mater. Its drumline is a particularly visible part of the north-side pregame.
• Crowd color and cardinal hogs
  Fans wear cardinal rather than generic red, and the running Razorback logo is everywhere. Check whether the game has an announced stripe-out, white-out or color assignment before choosing clothing.

• Wild Band of Razorbacks monument
  Near the stadium’s north side, the bronze group of charging hogs is one of the most recognizable campus athletics sculptures and a natural photo location around HogTown.
• Frank Broyles tribute
  The field honors the coach and athletic director who led Arkansas to the 1964 national championship and shaped the modern athletics program. Broyles-related displays continue inside the north-end athletics center.
• Championship Alley
  The east concourse displays Arkansas’s conference championships, the 1964 national title and the names of football lettermen. Leave time to walk it rather than treating the concourse only as a route to the seat.
• All-American Alley and Bowl Alley
  The south concourse recognizes Razorback All-Americans, while the west side chronicles bowl appearances. Together with Championship Alley, they turn a circuit of the stadium into a program-history exhibit.
• Northeast look-in
  A deliberate opening at the northeast corner preserves a public view toward midfield and the “Home of the Razorbacks” display. It gives the otherwise enclosed stadium a distinctive connection to the surrounding campus.
• Senior Walk
  Across the main campus, miles of sidewalks bear the names of University of Arkansas graduates, a tradition dating to the 1905 class. Combine it with Old Main and the lawn on a morning campus walk.

History & Notable Moments

• The stadium began as a Works Progress Administration-era project with 13,500 seats. Arkansas defeated Oklahoma A&M 27–7 in the first game on September 24, 1938, and formally dedicated the building against Baylor on October 8.
• It was initially dedicated as Bailey Stadium, then reverted to Razorback Stadium in 1941. Successive additions steadily increased capacity and facilities.
• The 1964 national champions played their Fayetteville home dates here. Frank Broyles coached that team, and the field received his name in 2007.
• A $110 million project completed in 2001 enclosed the south end, widened concourses and renewed concessions and restrooms. The stadium was renamed for Donald W. Reynolds after support from the Reynolds Foundation.
• The record football crowd is 76,808 for Alabama’s 2010 visit. The official capacity is now 76,000.
• A $160 million north-end expansion completed in 2018 added the Broyles Athletics Center, premium seating, team areas, videoboards and a connected stadium-wide concourse. The field returned from synthetic turf to natural Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass in 2019.

The best conventional views are between the 20-yard lines, but the upper sideline decks also reveal the Ozark setting and make formations easy to read. The west side tends to gain afternoon shade before the east, while exposed upper seats can feel much colder and windier late in the season. Because the stadium sits on a slope, the amount of climbing depends heavily on the entry gate; consult the current map before choosing the shortest-looking route.

• Lower bowl
  Lower sideline rows put fans close to the benches but can flatten the viewing angle. Higher rows improve sightlines and make concourse trips easier. End-zone seats provide an excellent look at rushing lanes and goal-line action.
• Student section
  Students traditionally occupy sections 116 and 117 and significant south upper-deck seating, entering through the east-side student gate. Confirm the current configuration because allocations can change. Nearby visitors should expect standing, loud Calling of the Hogs and dense concourses.
• South end zone
  The enclosed south end includes chairback inventory and a food-court concourse. It feels distinct from the older sidelines and provides a straight-on view of the north videoboard and team entrance.
• North-end premium
  The 2018 addition contains the SEC Club, Touchdown Club, field-level loge boxes, suites and other club areas. The SEC Club has a sports-bar atmosphere, inclusive food and alcohol for purchase; the Touchdown Club pairs field-level access with inclusive food and the team-arrival experience.
• Accessibility
  Wheelchair and companion seating exists on multiple sides and levels, supported by elevators and ADA shuttles. Arrange any seat exchange in advance through the ticket office and allow extra time for elevators after the game.

The stadium is cashless at its standard concession and merchandise locations, so bring a card or enabled mobile wallet. Main concourses offer hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy, sausage, pretzels and drinks, with the south food court and renovated north end generally providing broader selection. Purchase before halftime when lines are shorter.

• Local vendors
  Recent stadium menus have featured Northwest Arkansas names such as Wright’s Barbecue, Slim Chickens, CJ’s Butcher Boy Burgers, Shake’s and Gusano’s Pizza. Vendors can rotate by season and level, so treat the current concessions map as the final word.
• Barbecue and chicken
  Pulled-pork sandwiches or nachos and chicken tenders are the most regionally appropriate substantial choices. Specialty stands may have shorter menus and can sell out late.
• Alcohol
  Beer and other approved drinks are sold only at designated stationary points. Guests must show identification; purchase limits apply, drinks are poured into cups, and sales stop under the stadium’s published cutoff, historically the end of the third quarter.
• Water and dietary needs
  Water refill stations are available on the main concourse, and current rules have allowed an empty clear plastic water bottle. Confirm that permission before the game and ask staff about ingredients or cross-contact.

• Guests may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or one clear one-gallon freezer bag. The contents must be readily visible for screening.
• One small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches may be carried with the clear bag. Backpacks, ordinary purses, camera cases, binocular cases, coolers and tinted or patterned bags are prohibited.
• Medical and diaper supplies are permitted after inspection, but diaper bags themselves are not an exception; put the supplies in an approved clear bag. Contact guest services before arrival for unusual medical equipment.
• Seat cushions are allowed only if they are 16 inches wide or less and have no arms or storage pockets. Umbrellas, outside food and beverages, tobacco products, weapons and professional camera equipment are prohibited.
• Gates normally open two hours before kickoff. All guests and items are screened, and there is no practical on-site storage. Recheck Arkansas Athletics’ current bag and permitted-items pages before leaving, especially the rule for empty water bottles.