OU announced significant expansion of its public tailgating options.OU encourages Boyd Lawn and north Asp Avenue area, near the union, Brooks Street, Lindsey Street and the Duck Pond.
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OU announced a significant expansion of its public tailgating areas ahead of the 2024 season on Monday.
The university will now allow public tailgating across campus at Boyd Lawn, along Asp Avenue and near the Oklahoma Memorial Union. For the best experience, OU encourages Boyd Lawn, north Asp Avenue area, Brooks Street, Lindsey Street and the Duck Pond areas.
“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 release. “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.”
The announcement comes a year after the university reopened tailgating on Lindsey Street. In addition to the tailgating location changes, the Sooners are changing the route of "Walk of Champions," which will now drop players off at Jenkins Avenue and Brooks Street and the players will walk in through Gate 6.
Public tailgating areas are free and available on a first-come basis. Other campus areas designated for public and private tailgating will remain the same as last season, according to the release.
“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 athletic director Joe Castiglione said in the release. “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.”
A detailed map of the new tailgating areas on campus can be found here: ou.edu/tailgating.
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