Upcoming Arkansas Razorbacks Football dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
The Razorbacks program in brief
Arkansas plays its home games in Fayetteville at Razorback Stadium, on the University of Arkansas campus, with a listed capacity of 76,212. The Razorbacks compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, the top tier of NCAA Division I). Home games run from late August or early September through November.
The program began in 1894 and spent most of its history in the Southwest Conference (1915–1991), where it won all 13 of its conference championships. Arkansas joined the SEC in 1992. The school claims the 1964 national championship, awarded by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) after an 11–0 season, and has been an SEC Western Division champion four times.
- Nickname: after an undefeated 1909 season, coach Hugo Bezdek said his team played "like a wild band of razorback hogs"; the school adopted the Razorback in 1910, replacing the Cardinals.
- Colors: cardinal and white.
- Live mascot: Tusk, a Russian boar of about 400 pounds that travels to Fayetteville for home games.
- Fight song: "Arkansas Fight".
Razorback Stadium seating, explained
The stadium opened in 1938 with 13,500 seats and has been expanded repeatedly. The renovation completed before the 2001 season raised permanent seating from about 51,000 to 72,000, and a 2016–2018 project mostly enclosed the north end zone with new seats and premium areas. The playing surface is Frank Broyles Field, named in 2007 for the longtime coach and athletic director, and natural grass replaced artificial turf in 2019.
Capacity figures vary by source. Wikipedia lists 76,212 as the official figure since 2018, while the athletics department's facility page still cites the 72,000 permanent seats from the 2001 expansion. The school's single-game attendance record is 76,808, set against Alabama in 2010.
Choosing a section
- Lower sideline between the 30s: the best overall view and the highest demand. Very low rows lose some sightline behind the benches.
- Upper sideline: a full view of formations at a lower cost than the lower bowl.
- South end zone: enclosed in the 2001 project; a value option, best in higher rows.
- North end zone: the newest construction, with premium seating added in the 2018 expansion.
Sun and weather
The stadium runs north to south. For afternoon kickoffs, the west sideline has the sun behind it and the east sideline faces it, which matters most in September. Late-season games in the Ozarks can turn cold after dark, so dress in layers for November night games.
Rivalries and the games that sell first
Arkansas's rivalries reflect two eras: the Southwest Conference years and the SEC years.
- LSU: the main SEC rivalry, played for the Golden Boot, a gold trophy shaped like the two states, since 1996. Games such as the 2002 "Miracle on Markham" and the 2007 triple-overtime win in Baton Rouge built the series.
- Texas A&M: the Southwest Classic, an old SWC rivalry. It was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for most years after 2009 and, beginning with the 2025 season, returned to campus sites, which puts it back in Fayetteville in some years.
- Missouri: the SEC-branded Battle Line Rivalry, with a trophy introduced in 2015.
- Ole Miss: an annual series since 1981, including a seven-overtime game in 2001.
- Texas: the historic SWC rival, remembered for the 1969 "Big Shootout" and Arkansas's 1981 upset of the top-ranked Longhorns in Fayetteville.
Demand follows the opponent, the stakes and the kickoff time. A ranked SEC opponent or a traditional rival in Fayetteville sells first; early-season nonconference games are usually the easiest home tickets to find.
Calling the Hogs and other gameday traditions
The signature tradition is Calling the Hogs, the "Woo Pig Sooie" cheer that dates to the 1920s. The stadium performs it together, and you will hear it before kickoff, after scores and anywhere Arkansas fans gather.
- Tusk: the live boar makes the trip to Northwest Arkansas for every home game.
- Costumed mascots: Big Red, Sue E. and Pork Chop work the crowd.
- Tailgating: a large part of the day on campus; the university sets locations, times and rules each season.
Arkansas also played home games in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium for decades. That arrangement ended after the 2024 contract, and the school had no plans to schedule home games there in the near future, so Fayetteville is the place to see the Razorbacks at home.
How Razorbacks tickets work
As at most SEC schools, the bulk of the seats go to season-ticket holders, and the best locations are typically tied to donor priority. Students have a separate allotment, and visiting schools receive a block for their fans. What is left for single-game sale depends on the opponent.
- Season tickets: location and access typically depend on donation level and priority.
- Student tickets: sold to enrolled students under the school's own process.
- Single-game tickets: most available for nonconference games; scarce for top SEC matchups.
- Resale: the most direct route into the biggest home games.
On the resale market, prices rise with a strong start to the season, a ranked opponent and a night kickoff, and they often ease for early-season games as kickoff approaches. Every GoodSeats order is covered by a 100% guarantee. For the official schedule and stadium policies, see the Razorbacks athletics site.
A name change on the way
The stadium was renamed Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in 2001 after a gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation helped fund that era's expansion. In June 2026, the university announced a partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union that renames the venue CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium; one account gives July 1, 2027, as the effective date. Tickets, signs and maps may use either name during the transition, but it is the same stadium on the same campus.
Bag rules, parking and mobile-ticket procedures can change from year to year. Check the athletics department's current gameday guide before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does Razorback Stadium have?
Wikipedia lists the capacity at 76,212 since the 2018 north end zone expansion. The athletics department's facility page cites 72,000 permanent seats, and the attendance record is 76,808.
Do the Razorbacks still play home games in Little Rock?
Arkansas played at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock for decades, but that contract ended after 2024 and the school had no near-term plans to return. Home games are in Fayetteville.
What is Calling the Hogs?
It is the "Woo Pig Sooie" cheer, a tradition since the 1920s. Fans perform it together before kickoff and after big plays.
What is the Golden Boot?
The Golden Boot is the trophy for the Arkansas–LSU game, a gold trophy shaped like the two states that has been awarded since 1996.
Which side of the stadium is shaded for afternoon games?
The stadium runs north to south, so the west side has the sun behind it for afternoon kickoffs while the east side faces it.
Is the stadium being renamed?
Yes. In June 2026 the university announced the venue will become CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium under a credit union partnership. Check your tickets for the name in use.