In the Sooners' second year in the Southeastern Conference, OU fans can now party on the Parrington Oval for the first time.

The University of Oklahoma announced a new game day tailgating tradition on Thursday that is set to take place this fall.

Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione and ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit on the sidelines at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in September 2024.

Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione and ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit on the sidelines at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in September 2024.

In a press conference Tuesday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, longtime OU Athletic Director Joe Castiglione announced the time has come to step away and spend more time with his family.

OU is launching free public tailgating on the North Oval this fall, bringing fans closer than ever to the heart of game day traditions and campus spirit.

Oklahoma Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Ben Arbuckle is pictured during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Crimson Combine at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla ...

OU has long implemented robust security protocols at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, including metal detectors, surveillance, trained personnel, and other layered safety measures.

In the Sooners' second year in the Southeastern Conference, OU fans can now party on the Parrington Oval for the first time.

By OU Media Relations The University of Oklahoma is excited to announce a new game day tradition this fall: free, public tailgating on the historic North Oval, also known as the Parrington Oval.

OU will stripe Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 6th, a theme the Sooners have brought out for plenty of other big games in the past.