OU expands tailgating for 2024 season in preparation for SEC
OU tailgating is officially SEC-ready.
The University of Oklahoma announced Monday a new tailgating map for the 2024 season, with several new prime locations available to the public. The most notable spots include the Duck Pond, Boyd Lawn, and areas on Asp by the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Anywhere on campus will be open to the public, other than the areas shown on the map below.
“Game day in Norman has always united generations of Sooners, and as we gear up for our first football season in the SEC, we’re excited to make enhancements that will take the OU tailgating scene to the next level,” OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. said in a statement. “With more fans than ever expected to join us this year, the energy and passion of the OU Family will make this season unforgettable, showcasing the unrivaled spirit of Sooner Magic as we enter this thrilling new chapter in the SEC.”
OU will also expand its “Party at the Palace” operations and has changed the route of the “Walk of Champions.” The new route will drop the team off at Jenkins and Brooks Street with the team walking directly through the “Party at the Palace” and the players will enter at Gate 6 by the reflecting pool.
These changes come with the school’s move to the SEC. OU’s tailgating scene has been criticized in the past and OU President Joe Harroz has made it a point to improve the game day atmosphere on campus. Last year, the school re-opened tailgating on Lindsey Street.
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With Lindsey back open and now areas available for public tailgating, the university believes it will create an SEC-worthy atmosphere.
“Our first season in the SEC will be like no other – from opponents to stadium energy to the level of play we’ll all enjoy – and we’re so excited to see how our fans meet the moment with their enthusiasm and support,” OU Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione said in a statement. “Tailgating, of course, is a huge part of the game day experience, and these changes will continue to ready us by creating an environment for both OU and visiting team fans.
“We appreciate the university’s efforts to expand our tailgating locations. We know a raucous tailgating scene is a huge pride point in our new conference, and we want Norman to show the rest of the SEC what Oklahoma is all about. We’re also eager to share information on other fan amenities we have in store for this inaugural season, as we know they will elevate the game day experience even more.”
