Austin event guide
Longhorns Football Weekends
Home game weekends at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, one of the biggest stadiums in college football. Pick your game and we'll show where to stay near campus and a weekend built around kickoff.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick a game
- Groups of up to 16
- 2026–27 home games
Where to stay for game day
All Austin staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Arrive & downtown
A walk by the lake, then barbecue and Sixth Street.
Restaurant · Dinner
Red River's barbecue joint and outdoor music venue.
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Nightlife · Evening
Live music most nights. Dirty Sixth if you want it loud, East Sixth if you don't.
Photo: boklm, CC0
Day 2 · Sat: Game day
Breakfast near campus, then kickoff.
Restaurant · Breakfast
Pancakes and an easy menu near campus, good for big tables.
Event · Game
Tailgates fill the streets around campus. Give yourself plenty of time.
Nightlife · After the game
Bungalow bars and food trucks.
Day 3 · Sun: Recovery
Tacos, cold water and South Congress.
Restaurant · Breakfast
An East Austin breakfast institution. Order the Don Juan taco.
Outdoors · Late morning
A spring-fed pool at 68°F all year.
Neighborhood · Afternoon
Shops, food trucks and people-watching.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Arrive a day early to miss the event-day rush.
Game-day traffic
Streets around campus close before kickoff. Walk or use rideshare from your stay.
Same weekend
On October 24 the Grand Prix is at COTA too, so Austin will be packed.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking for a tailgate or a private chef after the game, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Close to campus. The picks above are AvantStay's closest group stays to DKR Stadium.
2026: Florida (Oct 17), Ole Miss (Oct 24), Mississippi State (Oct 31) and Arkansas (Nov 21). 2027 opens with New Mexico State (Aug 28), Michigan (Sep 4) and UTEP (Sep 11).
It holds about 100,000 people, one of the largest stadiums in college football.
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