Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium

Tulsa Athletics lists the stadium at 3110 East 8th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104. Harvard Avenue borders the east side of campus, Delaware Avenue the west, and historic 11th Street/Route 66 lies just south.

Driving & Parking

• From Downtown and I-244
  Exit toward Harvard, Delaware or Lewis and approach the assigned lot from the correct side of campus. Residential streets narrow quickly around the university.
• From the Broken Arrow Expressway
  Use Harvard or Lewis northbound, then follow the digital pass rather than circling the stadium on 8th Street.
• Reserved parking
  Most on-campus season inventory is tied to Golden Hurricane Champions Fund giving and issued digitally.
• Single-game parking
  Tulsa offers limited digital inventory by game. Download the pass to a mobile wallet before arrival; marquee dates can sell out well in advance.
• Courtesy shuttles
  Athletics operates shuttles around campus on football days. Use the current parking map for stops instead of assuming every remote corner is served.
• Accessible parking
  The LaFortune lot north of the stadium offers first-come accessible and limited-mobility spaces. Enter from Harvard at 8th Street with a valid plate or placard and identification.
• Major-game overflow
  For selected sellouts, Tulsa has used free remote parking and shuttles from the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. This is not an automatic every-game service.
• Neighborhood respect
  Do not park across driveways or on private lawns. City restrictions and temporary no-parking signs are enforced.

Public Transit

• MetroLink Route 140
  The 11th Street bus connects Downtown Tulsa with the university along historic Route 66, providing the most direct fixed-route option.
• MetroLink Route 440
  The Harvard route serves the University of Tulsa and can work for riders approaching from north or south.
• GoPass planning
  Use MetroLink's current planner or GoPass app for real-time schedules. Evening and Sunday frequency may not extend conveniently past the final whistle.
• No passenger rail
  Tulsa has no active intercity passenger-rail station, so visitors arriving by air or regional bus need a car, rideshare or local bus connection.
• Campus walk
  Once at 11th and Harvard, the stadium is only a few blocks north through the university district.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Use a campus edge
  Set the pickup or drop-off at a named intersection such as 11th and Harvard or another point on the current traffic map, not the center of the stadium.
• Avoid 8th Street at peak time
  Parking shuttles, pedestrians and accessible traffic converge north of the bowl.
• Downtown trip
  The stadium is only a few miles east of Downtown Tulsa, but postgame demand and street controls can lengthen a short ride.
• Postgame meeting
  Walk to the chosen campus edge before requesting and send the driver the exact side of the street.
• Route 66 option
  Meeting near an open restaurant on 11th Street can be easier than waiting beside a closed campus road.

Chapman Commons, the broad lawn immediately west of the stadium, is the natural center of Tulsa's pregame day. It hosts alumni tents, children’s activities, beer service and the team-arrival energy in a space that feels proportionate to the university's intimate campus.

Tailgating

• Chapman Commons
  Fans may reserve or claim approved lawn setups near the stadium. Tulsa has offered free registered spaces as well as turnkey tent packages.
• Supply drop-off
  Published programs have allowed equipment unloading at the Commons several hours before kickoff, with pickup after the game. Register in advance rather than driving onto the lawn unannounced.
• Glenn Dobbs Drive
  The 8th Street corridor has supported reserved tailgate spaces and groups along the stadium's north side.
• Alumni and beer garden
  Tulsa's Alumni Association and athletics partners activate the Commons with food, drinks, music and family games.
• 2026 Block Party
  The October 1 North Texas game moves the celebration inside the stadium, with gates scheduled three hours before kickoff and two hours of food, drinks and music before play.
• Homecoming
  The November 14 weekend adds a pep rally, bonfire, TU on Tap and tent party to the normal football scene.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Mother Road Market
  Oklahoma's first nonprofit food hall gathers local concepts under one roof, making it ideal for groups that want different cuisines.
• Tally's Good Food Café
  The Route 66 diner near campus serves large breakfasts, chicken-fried steak, burgers and classic roadside atmosphere.
• Flo's Burger Diner
  A Tulsa-founded burger stop in the Market District with hearty specialty burgers and casual counter service.
• Mazzio's Pizza
  The local chain's 11th Street location is close to campus and useful for quick pizza, wings and a family meal.
• Marshall Brewing Company
  The Tulsa brewery behind the official Golden Lager offers a natural Friday or pregame stop when taproom hours fit kickoff.
• The Campbell Hotel and Lounge
  This restored Route 66 property near campus provides a quieter drink and meal option within the university district.
• Elgin Park
  In Downtown's ONEOK Field district, the sports bar combines pizza, local beer and televisions before a short rideshare to campus.

• “Reign Cane”
  Tulsa's current rally phrase appears across football branding and social media, playing on the Golden Hurricane name.
• Captain Cane
  The costumed superhero-style mascot leads family activities, works the sideline and represents Tulsa's unusual weather-based nickname.
• Sound of the Golden Hurricane
  The marching band performs on Chapman Commons and in the stadium, driving the fight song and third-down energy.
• Enhanced runout
  Tulsa's current entrance combines smoke, fire and rooftop fireworks, with additional fireworks after Golden Hurricane touchdowns.
• “Tulsa's Team”
  The phrase on the field and in 2026 promotions frames the small private university as a team for the entire city.
• Wear blue
  Royal blue is the simplest way to join the home presentation, especially for the September opener designated Tulsa's Team day.
• Homecoming bonfire
  The campus pep rally and bonfire remain central to the November homecoming weekend before the Saturday game.

• Historic Skelly Field
  The formal field name preserves William G. Skelly's decisive $125,000 challenge gift from 1930.
• Chapman identity
  The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Trust supplied half of the modern renovation campaign, joining old and new benefactors in one name.
• Case Athletic Complex
  The north-end football center contains locker, meeting, training and academic spaces while closing the compact bowl.
• Collegiate Gothic west façade
  Cast stone and masonry from the 2008 renovation echo the architecture of the surrounding campus.
• Route 66 setting
  The stadium sits beside America's Mother Road during Tulsa's 2026 Route 66 centennial celebration.
• Small-campus intimacy
  Tulsa's enrollment and tight footprint produce one of FBS football's most personal stadium environments.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening game (1930)
  Tulsa defeated Arkansas 26–6 before approximately 13,000 spectators.
• Oklahoma State crowd (1986)
  A crowd of 41,235 watched Tulsa defeat the Cowboys 27–23.
• Attendance record (1987)
  No. 1 Oklahoma drew 47,350 in the stadium's larger former configuration.
• Miracle on 11th Street (1991)
  Tulsa erased a 24–10 halftime deficit and beat No. 15 Texas A&M 35–34.
• Iowa upset (1996)
  The Golden Hurricane defeated No. 19 Iowa 27–20.
• Renovation debut (2008)
  Tulsa reopened the transformed 30,000-seat stadium with a 56–14 win over New Mexico.
• Conference title (2012)
  Tulsa beat UCF 33–27 in overtime to win Conference USA.

Skelly Field runs north–south with the Case complex beyond the north end, the main premium tower on the west and general grandstands on both sidelines. The compact design keeps upper rows closer than they would be in a larger bowl.

• West sideline
  The press box, club and suites provide the best premium amenities and earlier afternoon shade.
• East sideline
  Straightforward football views and strong value, but direct sun can be significant for afternoon kickoffs.
• ONEOK Club
  Indoor and outdoor chairbacks include climate control, televisions and all-inclusive dining.
• Luxury suites
  West-side suites have retractable windows, catering and private amenities while preserving an open-air option.
• Field-level tables
  Four-seat suite tables place small groups close to the action with server-based food and beverage service.
• End zones
  Lower-priced seats bring fans near touchdowns but flatten the far end of the field; the north view includes the Case complex.
• Accessible seating
  Arrange a ticket in advance and use the LaFortune lot or campus courtesy shuttles for the shortest practical route.

Tulsa operates permanent stands under the east seats, in the west-side apartment level and around Thomas Plaza. Smaller crowds can mean some portables remain closed, so ask an usher before circling the stadium.

• Stadium standards
  Hot dogs, burgers, nachos, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and water form the dependable menu.
• Tulsa Golden Lager
  Marshall Brewing's university-branded beer debuted in 2025 and is sold at stadium and tailgate locations for guests 21 and older.
• Beer stands
  Stand-alone points operate on both sides, with sales traditionally continuing through the third quarter.
• Thomas Plaza
  The west-side area provides several food and beverage choices near the primary premium structure.
• East concourse
  Permanent stands beneath the east grandstand serve the largest block of general seating.
• ONEOK Club and suites
  Premium products include separate dining or server service; inclusions depend on the exact ticket.
• Outside food
  Food, beverages, alcohol, thermoses and coolers cannot enter, so finish the tailgate before reaching security.

• Each ticketed guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag is an approved alternative.
• One small clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches may accompany the clear bag, with or without a strap.
• Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are permitted after inspection and tagging in the medical lane at the entry gate.
• Binoculars, blankets and still cameras with lenses shorter than three inches may be carried without non-clear cases.
• Seat cushions and approved seatbacks may be no wider than 18 inches and cannot contain pockets, zippers or compartments.
• Umbrellas, folding chairs, camcorders, artificial noisemakers, outside food and beverages, thermoses, coolers and weapons are prohibited.
• Noncompliant bags must return to the vehicle; the stadium does not hold them. Download the NFC mobile ticket to a phone wallet because screenshots are not accepted.