Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium

Doesn’t get any better than Texas football at this stadium. We had an absolute blast and loved the facility and service. There was a lot of beautiful exhibits displayed across the stadium. Parking was not difficult at all and there are several options within a reasonable walking distance. I highly recommend visiting for a game if you are able blessed to do so!

I work here and it's my favorite job. I will continue to work here no matter what. Customer/member first, will do everything for them with a smile and care. Wonder of the beautiful atmosphere and architecture. The games are nail biting and the clubs and suites are the image of livin large. They are a team that is like minded. Open to constructive and other criticism. Then change is catered. A+!!

Make sure you got Meghan knees if you coming to this place cause the walk there, the incline 7 layer walk to the escalator to make it to section 108 row 33 was not expected for my first time at this venue. Beers were 9.50 self serve stations with supervision restricted to 2 beers a person per purchase which I suppose was fine but the 15 minut wait in line Def just wanted my 3 beers of the night before I got seated for the game. Trying to get in felt like sardines and saw a woman almost pushed over by a literal giant. The bathroom line at halftime was 10 min and the line for concession was about the same 4 and 5$ hotdogs nachos sausage wraps can boxes water Gatorade and all the staff were incredibly welcoming. Drone show was spectacular! The croud was respectful enough. Overall tickets parking and extras probably cost me around 1300 and I would absolutely do it again next year. 10/10

The University of Texas at Austin's Darrell K. Royal Stadium (DKR) is so, so legendary!! As an alumni of UT Austin, I visited DKR several times when I was a student at The University of Texas. This stadium is SO beautiful, and it really encompasses the energy + the Longhorn pride that exists within UT Austin. The space is clean, well-kept, there are a bunch of vending options throughout the stadium. It is easy to navigate, and the stadium's staff are very kind & helpful! You must visit DKR if you are on UT Austin's campus - going to a game is non-negotiable. :-) Hook 'em, Horns!!

Iconic. If you bleed orange then you know how legendary D.K.R. is. There's nothing like watching the Longhorns win a game at this iconic stadium. No matter if you're sitting on the 50 yard line or in the upper bowl you are going to have a memorable experience each and every time you come to this stadium.

Ive been to a lot of college stadiums and this is probably one of the cleanest ones I've been too! I'm an LSU fan and grew up going to Tiger Stadium but... this stadium is a close second to the game atmosphere. Coming back to a game this season!

Absolutely the best college football game experience!!! 🤠🤘🧡 Tailgating and pre/post game activities are awesome... Even for the young ones!! Don't hesitate to bring them, there's plenty to do for all ages.

I was in town for a trip and got to see this beautiful campus. I’m not a Longhorns fan, but I hope Arch Manning does great! Wishing the team an awesome season ahead.

Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas. I don't want to hear anything else besides Texas. Production value has drastically increased since I was a student. Tom Herman could never. OU sucks. You'll enjoy coming to a game even if you're a smelly aggie.

Best college football game in my life. *UGA beat No.1 Texas on 10/19/2024 in a city that had a championship atmosphere. The drone show was an Olympic level quality production. Simply awesome! Hospitality was an A. No fights, no drinks or food thrown, no animosity to visiting fans UNTIL the 3rd quarter when a horrible call was made and that's when fans threw bottles and cans onto the field. I was in that section that started it but there was never any hostility towards us. The Georgia Bulldawgs had a dominating win, 30-15, and I shook hands with others when it was over. Respect. They got something special going on in Austin. I'll never forget that game. It's already a treasured memory. If I was born in TX, I would have gone to school at UT.

We rented a room for a group meeting. Nice room, food was tasty. They host a lot of people during the games. I just wish they would have let us see the stadium. They were very protective.

I would've given five stars but it was not easy finding our seats or the clubhouse everyone we asked were volunteers didn't know anything about entrance or where the Ricohclub was. We paid extra for the Ricoh club per person. It was very crowded very hard to find a seat. Lots of children running around. People were saving seats, and nobody sat in them for hours . the buffet was great for $35. The bartenders really sucked at pouring drinks at $15 a drink. I did go up and talk to them, and they did give me a complimentary Shot to make up for the lack of liquor in my first drink.

Go longhorns! Amazing atmosphere. The popcorn was so fresh everytime. Must have gotten at least 5 buckets worth! The game was great too. HOOK EM

There are no bad seats at the Longhorns home field. From the top you can see the whole game, end zone to end zone. Down below, you can get pumped up by Texas Pom and Cheer, hear the field chatter, and practically smell the sweat pinging off the turf. Be careful at those 11 am games; the sun can be a beast! Head down early and get a little pregame on the midway or join new friends at a tailgate... some of them are pretty epic! Prepare to take a while getting out of the stadium. For just that purpose, head to LBJ fountain for Longhorn City Limits concerts after the game. You may want to grab a drink as you walk over because the lines can be pretty long once the show begins. Hook 'Em!

I've been coming to this stadium since the 1980's. So I have seen it get bigger and many improvements made. That being sad, last night we were at the Wyoming v Texas game. We were there a few weeks ago versus Rice but that game was at a hot 2:30 time. This was an evening 7pm kickoff. Such a different experience. I have sat in many places but all the seats are great and the Jumbotron is huge so you don't miss anything. This year they unleashed their LED orange lights which along with music made the stadium rock! Sold out crowd of over 100,000 had so much energy. They even had drones. Such a great atmosphere. Foods: Mighty Fine Burgers, Chick-fil-A, Rudy's, Stubb's, Plucker's, Amy's Ice Cream plus your regular concessions. Restrooms are plentiful and clean. Staff is helpful too.

A well manicured stadium with fierce local supporters. A place with a passionate crowd and a lot of history

4.25 stars. This review was in dire need of an update. So... approximately 10-15 YEARS ago, Darrell K Royal wasn't too intimidating, but the atmosphere I experienced yesterday in Austin has graduated from average Big 12 stadium to mid-level SEC stadium in a short period of time. What has helped? Far more seats, an enclosed ring that increases the decibel level, and an improved product on the field which increases fan interest. Don't believe me. Take it from Alabama's future NFL star Will Anderson who said it was the toughest road environment he has ever experienced, and that includes Ben Griffin in Gainesville, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, and mighty Jordan Hare in Auburn. Wow. Add in the fact that the sweltering Austin heat had field temperatures near 110 degrees and you have the perfect recipe for a very dangerous road game in this soon to be SEC stadium. I'll still take the Big House of Big 10 stalwart Michigan as the best stadium I have experienced but much like the team in Austin, Darrell K Royal's newer features have exponentially upgraded the fan experience.

Not a bad seat in the house, look at the mini season ticket packs. 3 games of your choice for $100 per ticket...the best place to watch a college game...come early and experience the whole experience of the parade and the midway...

I've watched games from multiple areas in this huge stadium and every spot has been such a different experience. Let's break them down for you: Sitting on the bleachers without a chair back can be pretty uncomfortable and cramped, but there's not much sitting in those areas. The energy in the bleacher sections is something else though! Even the seats in the end zone sections have good views, especially if you're a little higher up. Speaking of higher, the only place I will never sit again is the upper deck because it's down right scary! That's a me thing though. The Touchdown Club is a great experience on the 8th floor of the end zone seating on the north side of the field. It's right under the upper deck so you get some shade sometimes. It has real seats and a nice indoor club area that's pretty sprawling since there are so many small club sections. The game that we went to might have been an exception, but there was more sitting in this section. I enjoy being able to sit and stand at my leisure m, so that was nice. The buffet was pretty impressive and the cash bar wasn't too crowded through the game. I liked this spot! The Texas Club is on the 7th floor between the 20's and also gets some shade from the upper deck (I'm guessing because it was dark at the game we went to). The game we went to was a sell out and the Texas Club was no exception! It was very crowded with not enough seats indoors to eat. Luckily, the real chair seats are a great place to eat, and the food choices were endless and excellent! The cash bar was also overcrowded and there was only one set of bathrooms.m, so long lines everywhere! I really liked the Texas Club, but overcrowding does take away from the VIP experience. The special entrance might have been the best VIP feature! The suites are a special treat! And way to expensive for us to ever get into without a special invite from a big donor friend. But if you can score the invite, the food is amazing and you can't beat the seating and experience! The best part about the suites and the clubs is you can go in early instead of tailgating outside in the unreliable Texas weather. No matter where you sit at a Longhorn football game, you're bound to experience some amazing college football energy with 100,000 of your closest friends!

This stadium is the worst college football stadium. It is so small so you're constantly pushing your way through crowds. They ran out of drinks. After the game started the main walkways were covered in dirty water. It's a disgusting stadium!

This stadium is huge! Of course it is though ... I mean it is Texas. Did you expect something low key!? It's holds over 100k people! The stadium seems to have a good view no matter where your seat is located. It can be hot depending on where you sit and you may get some sun depending on the time of day. It's pretty easy to navigate once you are inside the stadium though and tailgating outside the stadium is super fun too! The food was decent. I had a hotdog and a soda and the prices were to be expected for stadiums I would say. I noticed on the lower levels there were more options as far as food goes. Up top all I saw were the basics - hot dog, sodas, candy and popcorn.

This is the best crowd ever to enjoy college football! Get eh ere early and enjoy some of the tailgates around the city. Yell all game long and lose your voice! Texas! Fight! Texas! Fight!

GREAT COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE!!! The stadium and surrounding tailgate are the best I've seen. Truly an amazing experience. I am still in shock at all this venue has to offer. From the outside vendors to the inside museum. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house! Can't wait to come back!

I would describe as a giant high school stadium on steroids. I have visited many NFL and college stadiums and this one is a little outdated. But instead of tearing it down like Texas A&M and rebuilding it this place has been updated and modified since the 1920s. The sound and giant video screen are located on one side. It can be a bit distracting and many say they hate the brightness and loud volume. Only certain sections have real seating where most is bench. The leg room is very tight and have to stand up to let passers go by. I have pretty much sat in every section here and can spend a lot of time of which is preferred or for the price. Certain sections gets a better LTE signal but there is no in stadium WiFi for fans. From the stands it's wall to wall seating except the south end zone where there are some bleachers under video screen. Plans are to enclose this side which I think will make it claustrophobic. Underneath the seating you will find concessions and beer vendors. Underneath the north end you will find a food court and nice seating, but cannot see the field and goes fir all sections. Starbucks anchors the tenants and this area is open for students to use during the week. The are video screens in the concourse area to keep an eye on the game with waiting in line for food or drinks. Each side of the stadium has an official Texas Store and noticed each has different inventory so check out both. Alcohol and wine is available for purchase including mixed drinks in certain areas. Players play on field turf. Overall this stadium is not terrible but not modern. During the season home games it can get very hot. Parking is mostly in garages but the further you park away the better where you may spend time parking but driving away is much easier. Leaving the stadium can be a hassle depending on which section you are sitting.

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is a WOW. I mean a crazy WOW. To see a game here is an experience. An experience you will never forget. There is nothing like UT FOOTBALL. The fans were loud and proud and the game has not even started. Before you get to the stadium; you are walking by the tailgate, after tailgate parties. This group. That group. All enjoying UT experience. WOW. Seats are a bit snug for my ass, but everyone stands and cheers anyway. Go UT Go. It was wild. Lots of food options within the stadium. Plenty of adult beverages. The best part; they don't mark up prices like other stadiums. I had a few Tall Boys at $8 a pop. I usually pay $12/14 price range for beer. I must say that it is a bit overwhelming with everything going on. The fans. The Band. The experience. I mean it was awesome fun. I look forward to attending many more games. GO UT GO...

The eyes of Texas are upon you All the live long day The eyes of Texas are upon you You cannot get away Do not think you can escape them At night or early in the morn' The eyes of Texas are upon you Till Gabriel blows his horn Nuff said.

One of the top 10 largest college stadiums to house 100,000 people at once. You can legally buy beer and wine at the games, and the football games were something to see. Tailgates outside the stadium are a mixture of students, adults, locals, and a decent alumni crowd. It's a friendly sea of burnt orange that you're excited to join. The football games and longhorn band performances at half time are so good to watch. As a former UT student, you can get tickets for the student section, which is right in front of Matthew McConaughey's box. The fireworks after show might be more enjoyable for young teens and families.

Texas! Fight! I saw my first UT Football game in 1977 at this stadium. I did not know how many football future greats were on that team because I was too young, but i was there. I've see some great games here over the years and I still treasure this place. The history with time just continues to grow. Thank you, Darrell, Fred and Mac for the some of the best years we've seen for Texas Football. Go Horns!

I remember coming here my freshman year and thinking WOW. I recently came back for the home opener vs Louisiana Monroe. Things have changed. But I'm still thinking WOW. This stadium is one of the nicest college stadiums I have ever been to. I have visited the orange bowl in miami, OU's Gaylord Field, and UH's Robertson stadium and DKR puts them all to shame. This college stadium is as nice as many professional stadiums. I really like the new Red McCombs Red Zone with the food court. This food court is awesome because it actually takes Credit cards!!! This stadium has everything including Plucker's WINGS!!! Yes the cowboy's new screen outdoes the one at UT, but this thing is still nice. 100,000 screaming fans dressed in burnt orange, now that's the definition of awesome, then again I'm a bit biased.

This place is AMAZING! I came to Austin and was sad to have missed the UT football game by one day so I had to come and check out the beauty that is the stadium and low and behold, I ran into this beauty! The thought, intentionality and craftsmanship that went into every detail of the space is breathtaking. I'm so glad I was able to stop and hope to be able to come back for a game one day!

Great stadium for a football game and college commencement ceremony. I suggest you attend one of each.

I would like to first start off by saying I am not a sports fan except of hockey and MMA which I will watch every once in awhile. So take my review for what is worth. The stadium is one of the biggest stadiums in college football. However, comfort is not provided to cram every last person into this place. I was given free tickets which was nice and can't complain there. Most people in my section were standing which of course if I wanted to see what was going on required me to stand. Somewhat annoying. I also am use to having people walk around selling stuff at events like beer, hotdogs, etc. Nope never saw this at all. If you want overpriced food you had to crawl over everyone to get it. People would get pissy with you if you needed to get out of your row. Speaking of food, before the event I went online and discovered a huge variety of food at the stadium to include: chick fil A, subway, Starbucks, Amy ice cream, torchy's, etc. My hubby and I ended up with subway which was basically a premade sub on white bread (boo), with a few veggies, cheese and condiments tucked in its tray. It tasted about the same to when I was in the army and had to eat a half defrosted jimmy dean ham and cheese sandwich. Which if you don't know was soggy and gross. Maybe some will say that if you are drunk it isn't that bad. I was working on getting that to tolerate but I also don't like sitting next to people cramped on benches. Sorry longhorns. Some things I liked about the game was seeing Bevo (super cute longhorn), people watching, the milliennial who basically ended up paying us to have a drink at the food stand due to bad math skills, plenty of bathrooms that run somewhat efficient for a large stadium, & variety of food options.

Bevo Charlie Strong Big Bertha Jumbotron Longhorn Band Burnt Orange Beer Texas Cowboys Big 12 Alumni Center Amy's ice cream Fight Song Fanatical Fans Torchy's Tacos Silver Spurs Old Smokey Stadium Stampede Orange Tower Texas - Fight

Every time the Longhorns are in town, it's going to be crowded in downtown Austin. My friend and I went when they played Kansas last season. The parking is sometimes hard because you have to walk a country mile to your car. We parked in a $25 lot and ended up walking around most of the campus until we got to the stadium. But it's usually clustered in Austin every weekend, so be ready for that. The seating inside the stadium is pretty good. There are a TON of bleacher seats on the main concourse, and you can buy chairs to tape to the bleachers for about $6. You can even walk by where the players come in every game before they go to the locker room. In that area, they have a lot of restaurants you can have for yourself while you're waiting for the stadium gates to open. You can walk around to the statues of Ricky Williams, Vince Young, and even Darrell Royal. They are located on the side with the jumbo tron, and the band usually makes their rounds that way. Tons of pictures to take on that end of the stadium, and a good view of the field if you happen to have a seat near the end zone. They have concessions, food everywhere for sale, good surround sound, and a loud student section. Normally, the cannon is pretty loud whenever they score, so be ready for that about every 10 minutes (especially when it's a mediocre team they're playing). The staff at the stadium is friendly, and they will help you with whatever you need. I think I might come back for another Longhorn game to experience the university, and see how a more competitive game is here at the stadium.

Having been to many stadiums in the Big 12 and nationally DKR ranks up there from both a game day atmosphere perspective and a facilities accommodations perspective. This stadium has numerous student and general public gates, swift concessions, and clean orderly restrooms. Adding beer services a few seasons back didn't hurt. I would like to see them close the bowl eventually but for your money you would be hard pressed to find a more elegant college game day experience than DKR.

Wars have been won and lost in this arena. Young men have entered in their teens and have emerged better men. I've known this stadium all my life and it's rich heritage. I thank my father for sharing his love of football and we've had some wonderful times here that we won't soon forget. What I love the most is that win or lose our UT fans are kind and considerate to visitors. HOOM-EM HORNS and God bless DKR.

It's not a surprise if you know me that I'm going to give this place 5 stars. You are in football heaven coming to this place.It's almost similar being in church. Here you are praising the team. The UT football players here come from small towns that you imagine are like Friday Night Lights, with Explosions in the Sky as your soundtrack, and they made it here. It's a mecca. You come here and the stadium is huge and you feel the buzz from the fans from all walks of life cheering. People here are civilized as I have been to other football games in other colleges which can definitely learn a thing or two from the Texas Longhorn fans. All though I bleed orange from moving here to Austin, I love that Austin has this great institution. Before you come to the stadium you see the most awesome tailgating ever. Texas fans know how to throw a tailgating party which I know I have to be a part of somehow. The stadium is clean and you have a big video board where you can see plays if you are far up in the stands also to remind you are at the University of Texas. Then there's the band, Bevo and Big Bertha drum. This is what football is all about! Texas knows football and this is the religion we live by!

Forget football for a moment here. I walked around DKR last Saturday before and after the Texas game and really looked at the facility. Ya know what we have here. A pretty damn nice football stadium. And heck we deserve it. The Texas football program funds so much more than just football. The beautifully colored brick corner columns and siding are...frankly, very elegant and classical looking. Ease of movement is good throughout the building. Of course the north end zone addition is awesome and the added capacity is a huge bonus for fans and the team. College football is so much more enjoyable than pro ball (too me) and being in this stadium and watching Texas play is a great spectacle. The crowd is generally very well behaved and is family friendly. Hooliganism can be fun and perhaps has its place but i prefer a respectful albeit supportive crowd. JumboTron - Just frickin' great with the exception of all the annoying advertising. But the cool University themed videos are moderately entertaining. Removing the natural grasss turf this year almost made me remove a star So i feel Texas proud to have this gem of a stadium to enjoy my college football. Go Horns !

This was my first UT Game and Texans are very serious about their football! Be prepared to walk a fair distance to get to the stadium since they block off parking all around it for many blocks. There were tons of tailgaters and they were handing out programs on the way in which was cool. The stadium itself was very large however, it wasn't well marked when you were trying to figure out which ramp to use to access your seating section. We walked up and down and all around section one trying to figure it out. The ground level was well marked but, after that you had to find someone to ask. We finally found our way and located our row. I was happy to see the seats were benches and not the flip seats. It makes it easier to get in and out of the rows without disturbing others, at least in my opinion. Be prepared to stand a lot to be able to see because the fans are constantly on their feet! From where we were we could see Bevo which was really neat. He had his own little area with people scratching him, misters blowing on him and snacks! Bevo has the life! There seemed to be some issue with the sound because we were having a hard time hearing the calls from the refs. Either their mics weren't turned up or the sound system was just having difficulties in general. We had a great view of the entire stadium and of course the end zone and scoreboard. I enjoyed all the highlights they were showing and the snippet showing them getting Bevo ready for the game. In the opening show there was also a guy on a jet pack flying in the stadium! It's really quite the production here at the UT Game! We ate Hat Creek Burger and it was just ok. I really like their food but, here to keep up with demand they had the burgers pre done and in a hot box. Also, it was like $5.50 for one size drink and $6.00 for the larger one so, at that point you may as well get the larger size. Also, you should note that some of the food vendors do not take cards so, for people like me who don't carry cash; make sure you do if you go. The only other option is there is ATM's by the entrance but, that would have been a 20 minute walk back through the stadium. UT won and honestly I am normally an Ohio State fan but, this was a great game and a great team to watch! I would suggest taking and Uber ride to and from the stadium because that's what we did and it worked like a charm! We also left out at the beginning of the 4th quarter to beat the traffic and were glad that we did so.

Darrell Hall owns this stadium, and has deemed that all of the cheerleaders are "Maneaters" and that the one he was dating is gone: "She's gone." It's the only stadium in "USA's 10 biggest stadiums" that doesn't get a 5/5 from me. Yes it's absolutely enormous, but what can I say... the fact that one end is almost wide open annoys me. It also stops the atmosphere from being as loud and intense as it could be if the whole stadium was closed in and claustrophobic. It's an acoustics issue I guess. First-Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium - Andrew T came to one of my Austin concerts (that almost nobody else did), and we went out for dinner at a hipster cafe afterwards. Neither the concert nor the cafe were great, but in between, we came to this stadium (at my request) and I really enjoyed visiting. It wasn't the best stadium I've seen, but I really enjoyed the guided tour. I have yet to see the Longhorns play here, and maybe when I experience that atmosphere my rating will go up to 5, but having seen the stadium empty from the inside on one occasion with Andrew, and on the outside about 10 times, I give it a 4. I've been to every cool stadium in the UK & North America, due to my obsession with travel & sport. I've toured America as a musician for 7 or 8 years. In that time, I've seen sports games at, or visited when empty (and usually both), at almost every major stadium in US and Canada. I have pictures of most which I will upload at some point. Also, on future travels, I plan to take new pix, and add more stadia! Watch this space! ***back to regular review*** I think that's why this stadium famously doesn't have an intense SEC atmosphere, and I think if they jazz up the "open end" where the TV screen is and create a full bowl then not only will they have 130k or so fans in there, but they'll have the loudest atmosphere in the worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrld. Mwahahaha. Mwahaha. I've had mixed crowds in Austin so I'm hoping next time I come to town it'll be better.

Big ole stadium deep in the heart of Texas! This is a fabulous facility with easy access, good sight lines, nice amenities and quick moving concession lines. As visitors from Berkeley when Cal played Texas last weekend, we found the people to be refreshingly friendly and welcoming to us Californians. We're looking forward to hosting the Longhorns and their fans next year at California Memorial Stadium!

I am a Spartan for life. I bleed green. I was wearing my State gear all day yesterday vs. our win against long-time rival, Michigan, in a sea of burnt orange and white. I felt Spartan pride from here to California to our home state of Michigan. It was glorious. We ended up scoring free tickets as we were wandering around the streets of the UT campus. Here is the conversation that transpired after tirelessly walking around trying to find an atm to get cash to scalp some tickets: Me: I'm exhausted. Let's just go to a bar and park it. Boyfriend: Yeah, you're right. People running across the street: Hey, you guys want to go to the game? They are awesome seats, 15th row. We're outta here. Us: Yeah! People running across the street: Here you go. GO GREEN! This stadium is amazing. It's clean, well laid out, and the atmosphere is electric. The fans are exciting and above all, polite, even if you are rooting for the opposite team. They have a variety of food and merchandise vendors - everything you'd expect from a top tier stadium. They have a big drum down on the field and every now and then, they bang the drum as many times as they have points. Not to mention, their mascot Bevo, is pretty bad ass. I will definitely be going back to watch some more Longhorns games. Hook em' horns!

I think Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium is excellent. The jumbo screen is second to none. The location of stadium to campus is hard to beat. Now....what stinks....is the product on the field!!!

DKR is without a doubt one of the premier places to watch football EVER! One of the things that makes this stadium so great is that there is a balance between student and non-student sections. Whenever a school full of rich alumni expands its stadium, the college atmosphere is diminished making for large yet unintimidating venues, I'm looking at you Michigan. On the other hand, one can still enjoy the game without needing to be a rowdy student. You will get an excellent view of the game regardless of your seat and you will have a blast whether you are noisy or not. The stadium is also very accessible, I've gotten upper deck seats while being in a foot cast and the escalators and elevators got me there with minimal stress. Also, if you're not wearing Burnt Orange and White, STAY OUT!

Best stadium on earth!!! Mostly because the Horns play here. Also, it's easy to get in and out (with so many gates and people coming at various times, no long lines). Food is reasonably priced, and the seats are actually quite comfortable (unless you sit in the student section, then be prepared for bleacher seating, standing the whole game, and sometimes even kids crowding in when it's not their seat). The fans here are polite and courteous (unlike many pro and even minor league games I've been to), and it's always a good time, win or lose! (give it 2 years... We'll be back to just the win part)

I am born and raised in Austin, Texas and have been coming here my whole life. I love to come see The Texas Longhorns at DKR! Win or loose I'm a fan through and through no matter what, I bleed orange! Hook'em! \m/

It's a stadium. The Longhorns play there. It bothers me that the structure is so asymmetrical. It also bothers me that the Longhorns so often lose there. Le sigh. Oh, and if you want to do any drinking, you best be tailgating.

It's Texas and from September through October it's HOT in Austin. Remember that if your going to a day game at UT. Aside from that, for a 100,000 seat stadium, they do a decent job accommodating the crowd. Plenty of concessions and entrances ( I've only waited a long time once to get in) Depending on where you sit, as in most college stadiums be prepared to stand for most of the game. And try the Texas Sized corn dogs

At first I was so excited to partake in the pluck show during a football game, but as I drew nearer to the location to my horror I realized this must be a bootleg fake pluckers, for no real pluckers would defile it's menu with this abomination. Mainstay flavors like buff hot, parm garlic, and fire in the hole were very noticeably absent from the menu, not to mention any appetizer at all. Since I feasibly cannot imagine pluckers without holy mac, I cannot even accept this as a legitimate pluckers, but rather an embarrassment to the franchise.

Dear Beloved Texas Fans, As Peter Parker's dead uncle once told us: With great power comes great responsibility. So I'm here to own up to that responsibility and to come clean for my recent failure as a Longhorn. Just as it has been scientifically proven that I control the weather - The sun will come out on a cloudy day if I put on a bathing suit and tanning oil, and if I wash my truck, it will surely rain (you're welcome) - When I wear burnt orange, Texas wins. Due to my negligence yesterday, I foolishly opted for the cutest little gray and white striped sundress in the morning, followed by a preppy mint green blouse and white shorts for game time. Clearly the devastating repercussions for my actions were there for the world to see. Somehow my cosmic powers most drastically affect Defense, so I'll make note of that. From the bottom of my heart and through my extreme narcissism: I am so sorry. Hugs and kisses, Beth D. Hook 'Em!

THE MAN: Bible. Royal. Mack. Layne. Nobis. Earl. Mongo. Street. Worster. Ricky. Major. Roy. DJ. Ced. Vince. Colt. THE MYTH: The Running of the Horns. Smokey. Texas Pom. The Showband of the Southwest. Big Bertha. Bevo. Hook 'em Horns. Texas Fight. Deep in the Heart of Texas. Hex Rally. Light the Tower. Burnt Orange Nation. The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You. THE LEGEND: 1963. 1969. 1970. 2005. "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." -- Darrell K. Royal. Hook 'em.

First off, Hook'em! I wanted to get that out of the way because the rest of my review may lead people to think that I don't bleed burnt orange. I've seen the Longhorns play numerous times but this past weekend was the first time I got to see them play within the walls of DKR. And it almost pains me to admit that I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I had hoped. Seating: I'd won these tickets in a raffle at work so I knew I shouldn't expect great seats. We were seated in Section 111, which is one of the nosebleed sections. I have to give Texas some credit here, despite being in the nosebleed, we felt we had a really good view of the entire field. We were however fairly disappointed to see that most of the stadium was comprised of bleachers. While we certainly expected there to bleachers in the student section, we were surprised that they made up the nosebleeds and some of the lower section. By the third quarter, some of us were squirming around trying to adjust the cricks that were forming in our backs. Some seats came with Longhorn bleacher seats but they were few and far between. If Texas is worried about having to lower capacity and spend more money on actual seats, they could at least throw in more of the bleacher seats. I'll grade the seating with a B. Parking and Arriving/Leaving: I'm not going to harp on Texas too much about the parking. I was a tad disappointed we had to park almost a mile away from the Stadium and pay $20 to do so. But at the end of the day, it's not that big of a deal and given that they have to fit in almost 100,000 people for these games, I'd say it's fair. As far as arriving to the game and leaving the game, UT and Austin get an A+. Leaving Cowboy and Ranger games in Austin is way more difficult than what we experienced when we left the Texas game. It took us a grand total of ten minutes to get back on the highway and head home. I was stunned. I grade Parking/Arriving/Leaving with an A. Video/Sound: This is where Texas loses massive points. I know what some of you are thinking. "But the video board Blake!" Yes I saw it and yes it's nice. But why in the year 2013 is the video-board not synced with the play on the field or the sound in the video clips? If you're sitting in the nosebleed and trying to see what you missed via the video board, you probably just missed an actual play on the field. The sound in DKR is absolutely atrocious. Not the sound made by the Longhorn faithful but the sound coming from what I assume are two speakers on one side of the field. How can a school with it's own ESPN Network not afford a better sound system for their stadium that packs near 100,000 every other week? You'd hear rumblings of bass on occasion but it was awful. Not to mention they seat the opposing and home team's band right next to it so good luck hearing it once the bands start up. The only good thing about the video and sound is the video board and that's only enough to get DKR a C in this department. Staff/Services: While most of the staff seemed pretty friendly, some were pretty crass and cold. We had hoped to find an escalator up to our seats so we could avoid going up ramp after ramp. We finally found some but were then informed that the "escalators are not for" us. We asked if there were any escalators that "were for" us and with a roll of the eyes they told us there weren't. We were directed towards the ramp and we began what felt like a ten minute journey up to the top. With that said, DKR's bathrooms were clean and the employees working the concession stands were very nice and lively. My last complaint is directed towards Stadium Security. In the 3rd Quarter, two security officials had made their way up into our section. They stood at the bottom of the stairs looking at everyone before pointing at my buddy and I to walk over to them. My buddy and I were shocked as while we engaged in cheers and chants, neither of us were being very vocal when others weren't. Unlike the group two rows down and six seats away. They accused of us drinking and threatened to have us removed. My buddy and I proved them wrong when they told us to retrieve our drinks for their review. Most of the people seated around us were upset that they targeted us rather than the obnoxious group in our section. Without an apology or explanation for their accusation, they told us to be seated. I was pretty stunned that they'd treat people like that but I moved on and did my best to enjoy the rest of the game. However, due to the Security Officials and "Escalator Officials" attitudes, I've got to give their staff a C. I love the Longhorns, I love Texas and I love the Horn faithful. But I don't love DKR and I don't care for the staff. As much as I want to love Bevo's home, it's in dire need of a renovation before it can get an unbiased five star review. Hook'em Horns!

HOOK EM. DKR has changed quite a bit since the first time I came here as a kid, Gone is the terrible track and turf. Hello 20,0000 more people and a Jumbotron only dwarfed by JerryWorld in Dallas. Goodbye half full stadium (and the decent parking that went along with it) of the late 80s and early 90s. Hello Tailgaters for as far as the eye can see in every direction. Things I like about DKR really stems from the fact that it is now a real college football atmosphere. Closing off the end zones with more seating and moving seats closer to the field has really increased the amount of field level volume that can be generated. Texas Fight chants can be downright deafening during big games, and how the opposing team can catch kickoffs through the yelling and the blast of the cannon is beyond me. Thank you to DeLoss Dodds and the rest of the power trust for making changes that build on the experience of the game rather than just a cash grab. Also the addition of the statues outside the stadium and the new Longhorn Stampede (where the players walk through the crowd into the North End of the stadium) are part of the pageantry that makes college football unlike any other sport in America. Things I wish were different, more public parking. I get that Alumni pay for the privilege to park close but it is really annoying going to any 2nd tier game and seeing tons of empty spaces because Alums do not come to town for those games. Also, I wish the concession stands would take debit card, I know this is a speed thing but it is highly inconvenient at times. And finally I wish they would do a better job of cleaning the bathrooms, sometimes those things look like a 6th street bathroom on a Saturday night. COME EARLY! STAY LATE! WEAR ORANGE! BE LOUD! HOOK EM HORNS

This was my first college football game, ever, and it was such a great experience. As such, I really have nothing to compare to. That being said, I really liked this facility. Walking out into the stadium after the trek up the ramps, I was greeted with an overwhelming view of the field. The city skyline provides a wonderful backdrop. Just standing there taking in the size and significance of the stadium really gives one perspective. The concessions are pretty standard to any large venue...overpriced and just there. Bathrooms are crowded, as is expected. Considering how many people fit in here, getting to our seats and leaving post-game was relativity easy. Hopefully, I'll have occassion to return and watch more events! PS No booze...

I was shocked at how dumpy this stadium is. And how not loud it was. There were 100,000 people there, and it sounded like half as many -- at the home opener. It's really not a Big Football(TM) experience, it just has a lot of seats.

As presently configured, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is an abomination. The relatively new north end zone complex was apparently designed by Mussolini. In addition to inducing claustrophobia, it has eliminated even the hint of a breeze. Oh, but if you pay enough, you can have access to a place to buy beer. The south end zone is now dominated by Adzillatron, the primary purpose of which is to relentlessly blast advertising and generic jock rock at the "patrons" during even the briefest stoppage of play. Because of Adzilllatron, there will never be another spontaneous upwelling of raw emotion in the crowd at a Texas home game. Every time real enthusiasm (or venom, perhaps at a bad call) threatens to peek its head above ground, Adzillatron is there with something canned and loud to snuff it out. Generations will never experience the electricity that was the 1990 Houston game. Oh, but they have a little video about Bevo, since no one can see the mascot tucked away in the SW corner of the field. There will come a day when they stick the band over in the Performing Arts Center and broadcast them on Adzillatron, thus freeing up their seats for "patrons" and corporate sponsors. A university spokesperson will describe the move as providing an enhanced fan experience, due to the better acoustics in the PAC.

Yes! D. K. Royal Memorial is a big stadium with an even bigger TV. I didn't graduate from UT, but I am a fan. I have my orange flair which I bring with me on my way to tailgate and go to a game here and there. DK gets points for layout and look of the place. For as massive as it is, it's fairly easy to get to your seat or leave whenever. Also, seats even in the high seats are still good and you can see everything very well. We lose two stars because prices and the value lost around that principal. Even for students prices are ABSURD! The price for a student to get in is high and if you want to bring a friend who is not a student you are SOL. Bring your cash monies, you'll need lots of it if you want more than a pretzel as you bake in the sun. No beer either so be ready to smuggle in the harder stuff... The jumbo-tron is cool, but 30% of the screen is dedicated to sponsors...what's the point of touting such a huge screen if you aren't even using all of it to showoff the longhorns? I'd like to think all these sponsorships are designed to keep costs for the ticket holder down, but I somehow doubt that. The only other place DK falls behind is in the quality of teams UT is playing. What is the point of paying so much money to watch UT blowout some pop-warner, scrub level team like the university of El Paso? This type of one-sided slaughter is a spectacle for people who miss the days of pulling wings off of flys and stepping on ants. When I spend over $100 I'd like to see a good game to go along with my experience. Buy hey, it's an experience. If you haven't been, scalp a ticket and check it out. You'll find a lot of that Rah-Rah-Rah! like you had back in your own college/highschool days, and you may even catch some rowdy frat guys throwing up around the building on a morning game. A-Ok!