Hook ‘em or boomer sooner?! If you still need plans for the epic Red River Showdown next Saturday, we’re sharing spots in DFW to watch the Red River rivalry game with themed drinks, live music, and epic specials! The game kicks off at 2:30 on October 12th, but there are plenty of happenings around town before, during, and after the game!
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HAPPIEST HOUR
Catch the rivalry game on 40+ big-screen TVs inside and jumbo LED screens on the rooftop! Plus, enjoy shareable cocktails, over 30 beers on tap, and game day eats like XL Loaded Cheddar Fries, Nacho Tower, and Foot-Long Mozzarella Logs. After the game, the fun continues with live music from Ray Johnston Band from 7pm to 10pm.
Date & time: October 12th, doors open at 10am, after party until 10pm
Price: $25 general admission, $50 VIP
Harwood District | Directions
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AT&T DISCOVERY DISTRICT PRE-GAME PEP RALLY
Join the Dallas UT Alumni Chapter for a Bash Before the Clash and Beat OU! Pep Rally! Mix and mingle with UT Longhorns, plus enjoy a buffet of Mexican dishes, cocktails, and a live DJ. Then, the fun continues with a pep rally on the lawn singing chants and the Fight Song!
Date & time: October 11th from 6pm to 10pm
Price: $25 general admission, $100 VIP
Downtown | Directions
AT&T DISCOVERY DISTRICT WATCH PARTY
Cheer on the Longhorns or the Sooners with the game playing on a 104 foot LED screen! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and head inside to Exchange Hall or Cowboy Chow to enjoy a variety of food, drinks, and live music.
Date & time: Saturday, October 12 · 10am - 6pm
Price: Free
Downtown | Directions
FAIR PARK UT ALUMNI TAILGATE
The Dallas UT Alumni Chapter is hosting a tailgate before the game, located in the heart of all the action next to the State Fair of Texas and the Cotton Bowl! The festivities include live music, DJs, and breakfast tacos. Plus, purchase drink tickets beforehand to save money, or enjoy $7 beer and seltzers, and $5 sodas.
Date & time: October 12th starting at 9am
Price: $15 (includes 3 drink tickets), or $25 (includes 5 drink tickets)
Fair Park | Directions
LA NETA COCINA Y LOUNGE AFTER PARTY
Dance the night away with fellow Longhorn and Sooner fans at this swanky lounge! This jungle oasis will have cocktails and bottle service available, Mexican-inspired dishes til 1am, and lively music. RSVP for easy entry and no wait times!
Date & time: October 12th from 9pm to 2am
Price: Free with RSVP until 10:30pm
Deep Ellum | Directions
LAVA CANTINA
Head to this massive entertainment destination for their annual House Divided Watch Party! The game will be shown on 34 screens throughout the restaurant, rooftop, and bar areas, along with on a giant LED wall. Plus, enjoy live DJ's during commercial breaks, food and drink specials, raffles, giveaways, and more!
Date & time: October 12th from 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: Free for patio general admission, $10 for balcony general admission
The Colony | Directions
LEGACY HALL
Head to one of our favorite food halls to catch the game on a 24-foot LED screen in the Lexus Box Garden! If you work up an appetite cheering on your team, explore game-day bites and beverages from over 20 eateries and bars! The first 400 guests to arrive will receive a custom ‘Smells Like Football’ candle. (Pictured)
Date & time: October 12th from 2:30pm to 6pm
Price: Free
Plano | Directions
LONGHORN ICEHOUSE
What better way to celebrate Red River Weekend than at a Texas-themed sports bar?! The Dallas Chapter of Texas Exes is hosting a few watch parties throughout the metroplex, including this one at Longhorn Icehouse! Enjoy beers on tap, cocktails, elevated bar bites, 44 TVs, a Jumbotron, and even an arcade and sprawling outdoor patio.
Date & time: October 12th from 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Price: Free with RSVP
Northwest Dallas | Directions
PEPPERSMASH
Head to this lively cocktail lounge for a pregame and watch party! Sip on drink specials all day like $3 margaritas, $4 green and white tea shots, $5 wells, and $5 domestic beers. Plus, Texas rap duo Treal Lee & Prince Rick will be making a performance, performing their biggest hits!
Date & time: October 12th from 11am to 9pm
Price: Free general admission, $80 table reservations
Plano | Directions
SFUZZI
This classic pizza spot is home to the OU Alumni Club of Dallas! Their watch party will include music, food and drink specials, and more. Plus, the all red lighting and decor makes it the perfect photo op for OU Sooners!
Date & time: Doors open at 11am October 12th
Price: Free
Henderson | Directions
SUE ELLEN’S TX/OU LGBTQ+ Alumni Happy Hour
The University of Texas Pride Alumni Network is hosting their 13th Annual OUT in Dallas TX/OU LGBTQ+ Alumni Happy Hour! Sip cocktails, mingle, and of course, watch the game!
Date & time: October 11th from 6pm to 9pm
Price: Free
Oak Lawn | Directions
STIRR ADDISON
Enjoy an elevated gameday experience at Stirr Addison! They’re offering tons of specials including $25 beer buckets, Longhorn and Boomer shots, and a full menu of delicious eats like shareables, flatbreads, sandwiches, and more. After the game, there will be a DJ to keep the energy going!
Date & time: October 12th from 2:30pm to 6pm
Price: Free
Addison | Directions
THE RUSTIC
Enjoy a Friday Night Pre-Game party and a Saturday watch party at this chill patio! Enjoy happy hour specials both days from 3pm to 6pm, live music both nights (including dueling pianos on Friday!), and a wonderful Jam & Toast brunch while the game plays on the big screen on Saturday.
Date & time: October 11th and 12th, times vary
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
OVER UNDER AT THE VILLAGE
This epic watch party will have two floors showing the game, and on a giant LED screen! Plus, check out the special Red River menu featuring Sooner Sauce Wings, Longhorn Loaded Fries, Border Battle Beer Buckets, Red River Pizza. Enter in gameday giveaways throughout the day, including a Jello Shot Contest, and field goal competition with a chance to win free wings for a year!
Date & time: October 12th from 11am to 6pm
Price: Free, RSVP for giveaway entries
Northeast Dallas | Directions
THIRSTY LION EULESS
The Fort Worth Texas Exes (UT alumni) chapter is hosting a watch party at this classy yet casual gastropub! There will be prizes, beads, and a full menu of all your favorite sports bar eats and drinks.
Date & time: October 12 from 1:30 - 6pm
Price: Free, RSVP for an extra door prize ticket
Euless | Directions
