Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Parking

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium sits at the center of the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, drawing crowds of over 80,000 fans on autumn Saturdays. Getting parked on game day takes some preparation. The university reserves the lots right next to the stadium for athletic donors, and the city shuts down surrounding streets hours ahead of kickoff. Below is a breakdown of your parking options around Norman, covering park-and-ride shuttles, campus cash lots, private driveways, and accessible parking, along with current prices and route tips.

Where can you find free parking for OU football games in Norman?

The main spot for free parking on game days is the Lloyd Noble Center (LNC) at South Jenkins Avenue and State Highway 9, about a mile south of the stadium. The large surface lots at the LNC are free to use on a first-come, first-served basis.

From the Lloyd Noble Center, you have two ways to get to the game:

• Take the Gameday Shuttle: Hop on the shuttle buses running back and forth between the LNC and the stadium drop-off point.
• Walk the Gameday Corridor: Follow the paved trail heading north along Jenkins Avenue straight to the south gates, which takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

Since the university charges for almost every other spot closer to campus, the Lloyd Noble Center is the primary free choice for game day drivers.

How does the Lloyd Noble Center gameday shuttle work and how much does it cost?

The Lloyd Noble Center gameday shuttle costs $5 per person for a round-trip ticket. Buses start running three hours before kickoff, continue through the game, and wrap up one hour after the game ends.

Run through city and campus transit services, the buses line up on the north side of the Lloyd Noble Center lots and drop riders off a quick walk from the stadium gates. You can pay with cash or a card before getting on. When the game wraps up, head back to the drop-off area to catch a return ride back to your car at the LNC. Shuttles run on a steady loop until the postgame lines clear out.

Can you buy Dale Hall OU game parking or drive-up spaces without a permit?

Yes. You can park in university-run cash and credit lots on game mornings without a permit, mainly at Dale Hall (Lot A25) and lots C1, CE1, and CE5. Public campus parking costs $30 per vehicle, and spots are sold first-come, first-served.

Dale Hall sits on the west side of campus along Elm Avenue, roughly 0.4 miles (a 7- to 10-minute walk) from the stadium's west and south entrances. Because these public areas have far fewer spaces than donor lots, they usually fill up two to three hours before kickoff. Attendants at the entrances take both credit cards and cash.

How much does Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium parking cost on game day?

Parking prices around the stadium range from free park-and-ride options to $50 or more for private spaces near Campus Corner.

Official OU football parking passes are sold only to season ticket holders giving to the Sooner Club at the Gold level or higher. If you are not a donor and want to skip the hunt for a campus spot, booking a driveway ahead of time on Prked (the top-rated parking company on Trustpilot across the Parking Garage and Parking Lot categories) or grabbing an early spot on a nearby lawn are great workarounds.

Sooner Club Donor Lots vs. Public Campus Parking: Understanding the OU Stadium Parking Map

Most paved lots and parking garages right around the stadium are closed to drive-up traffic.

• Donor-Only Garages and Lots: The Asp Avenue Parking Facility (next to the west side of the stadium), Jenkins Parking Facility (east side), Elm Street Garage, Heisman Lot, Duck Pond Lot, and Monnett Lot require digital permits issued to Sooner Club donors. Staff scan passes at every entry point.
• Public Single-Game Lots: Non-permit drivers must head to the west edge of campus (Dale Hall lots on Elm Ave) or south to the Lloyd Noble Center. If you try to pull into a donor garage without a pass, attendants will turn you away onto detour routes.

Check the OU stadium parking map before heading out so you avoid getting stuck in permit-only corridors along Asp or Jenkins Avenue.

Where is Oklahoma Memorial Stadium ADA handicap parking located?

Accessible parking for the stadium is handled through two setups: a paid garage near the gates and a free park-and-ride shuttle lot.

• Asp Avenue Parking Facility (West Stadium): Paid accessible parking is available on the west side of the stadium inside the Asp Avenue garage. Space is limited, and you must show a valid state-issued disability placard or plate with matching photo ID.
• Law Center & Lloyd Noble ADA Shuttles: Accessible shuttles run out of the CL11 OU Law Center Parking Lot and the Lloyd Noble Center. Parking in the ADA law lot is free on a first-come, first-served basis with a state disability placard and matching ID.
• ADA Shuttle Details: CART ADA shuttles cost $5 per person round-trip and begin running 3.5 hours before kickoff. These accessible buses drop passengers off right at West Gates 2 and 3 on Asp Avenue and keep running for an hour after the game finishes.

What time do lots open for OU football gameday parking and tailgating?

Campus parking lots and tailgate areas open on a set timeline before each game:

• Parrington Oval (North Oval): You can drop off tailgate gear by car on Friday evening from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Tailgate setup opens back up early Saturday morning.
• Campus Tailgate Green Spaces (Asp Ave & Brooks St): You can mark off spots starting at 12:00 PM noon on Friday, though stakes cannot go into the grass until 6:00 PM Friday.
• Lindsey Street Tailgate Corridors: Setup on designated Lindsey Street lawns begins at 7:00 AM on Saturday.
• Official University Paid Lots (Dale Hall / Public): Attendants start staffing public game-day lots roughly 4 to 5 hours before kickoff.
• Lloyd Noble Center: The LNC lot is always open, and shuttle buses start running 3 hours before kickoff.

All tailgate setups and trash must be packed up within 45 minutes after the game ends, and spaces must be totally cleared by noon on Sunday.

Can you find residential and Campus Corner parking in Norman, OK on game day?

Parking in a homeowner's driveway or yard is often the easiest route on game day. These spots are frequently closer than remote campus lots, and leaving after the game is much faster than waiting out garage queues.

• West Campus Neighborhoods (Elm Ave, College Ave, Chautauqua Ave): About 0.3 to 0.6 miles west of the stadium (a 6- to 12-minute walk), these homes sit just outside the campus closure zone. You skip the heavy traffic coming out of the Asp and Elm garages and get a quick line to westbound Lindsey Street or Flood Avenue toward I-35.
• North Core & Campus Corner Grid (Miller Ave, University Blvd, DeBarr Ave, Symmes St): Located 0.4 to 0.7 miles north of the stadium (an 8- to 14-minute walk), parking here puts you right by Campus Corner restaurants and tailgates. When the game ends, you can avoid the southern gridlock by heading north on James Garner, Webster, or Flood Avenue toward Main Street or Robinson Street to reach I-35 North.
• Southwest Corridor (Pickard Ave, Cruce St, South Flood Ave): Sitting 0.5 to 0.8 miles away (a 10- to 15-minute walk), driveways here offer an easy walk from the west. You can pull straight onto Cruce or Flood to reach SH-9 West or I-35 South without dealing with shuttle lines on Jenkins.

Reserving a driveway ahead of time on Prked (rated 5.0/5 on Trustpilot with over 750 reviews) guarantees your space in these neighborhoods. Rates are often cheaper than campus garages, you pay through the app, and the homeowner is on site while you are at the game.

What road closures affect Norman OK football game day parking and traffic?

The City of Norman Police Department and OU Athletics set up one-way routes and close select streets to handle game traffic:

Pregame & Postgame Major Street Changes:
• Lindsey St: One-way Eastbound to Elm pregame; One-way Westbound to Berry postgame
• Brooks St: One-way Eastbound from Jenkins to Classen postgame
• Jenkins Ave: One-way Northbound from Brooks to Boyd postgame

Key road closures include:

• Boyd Street: Closed to vehicles between University Boulevard and Jenkins Avenue.
• Campus Corner Closures: White Street, Buchanan Avenue, and Asp Avenue near Campus Corner shut down 4 hours before kickoff and stay closed for several hours after the game.
• Stadium Perimeter: Asp Avenue (from 1st Street to the Armory), Elm Avenue (between Parsons and Lindsey), and Jenkins Avenue (between Stinson and Page) are limited to authorized staff and permit holders.

After the game, police route I-35 traffic west on Lindsey Street. Drivers heading toward East Norman or Highway 9 East are sent along Brooks Street to South Classen Boulevard.

Where are the rideshare drop-off and pick-up spots around Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium?

Because streets right next to the stadium are blocked off, Uber and Lyft drivers cannot pull up to Asp Avenue or Jenkins Avenue.

The best spots for drop-off and pickup sit along the edge of the closure zone:

• Campus Corner Perimeter: North of Boyd Street along University Boulevard or Webster Avenue (good for pregame food and tailgates).
• West Campus Drop-Off: Along Elm Avenue near the Physical Sciences Center or on South Flood Avenue.
• Postgame Pick-Up Strategy: Walk 3 to 4 blocks away before calling a ride. Head north past University Boulevard and Boyd Street into the neighborhood grid, or walk west toward Flood Avenue. Calling a ride right on Lindsey or Jenkins usually leads to cancellations because drivers get caught in mandatory police detours.

What are the rules for North Oval tailgating and SoonerVillage RV parking?

Tailgating on the North Oval (Parrington Oval) is free and open to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. The university paints 15-foot by 15-foot spaces across the grass.

A few basic guidelines apply:

• Setup Schedule: You can drop off gear by vehicle Friday evening between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Cars are never allowed to drive or park on the grass.
• Tents and Staking: Only pop-up tents fitting within the 15'x15' space are permitted. Follow all campus staking limits so underground sprinkler lines are not damaged.
• Turnkey Tailgating Options: If you want someone else to handle setup, you can book a space on Boyd Lawn (Boyd Street and Asp Avenue near Carpenter Hall) through REVELxp, OU's turnkey partner. They provide tents, satellite TVs, tables, coolers, and catering options.
• SoonerVillage RV Parking: Fans with RVs need to reserve a space at SoonerVillage RV parking, located by the Lloyd Noble Center complex. RV spots must be booked through OU Athletics in advance and include access to sanitation stations along with stadium shuttles. Overnight RV parking in standard campus lots is prohibited.