The Oklahoma Sooners have waited a long time for football season to be back, and we’re just days away from that being a reality. OU enters the SEC in 2024, a conference where “It Just Means More,” especially in football. The university’s athletic department announced some big changes to the gameday experience that fans will want to be aware of before the season officially kicks off.
The department said in a press release on Monday, “Many of the enhancements come as a result of postgame surveys the department issued to fans, seeking their feedback on game atmosphere, venue offerings and overall fan experience.”
Part of the decisions were made with the move to the SEC in mind.
“In everything we do from a fan engagement perspective, we’re thinking of the experience of all our stakeholders,” said OU Executive Associate Athletics Director Leah Beasley. “As new members of the Southeastern Conference, we’re mindful of the opportunities we have to elevate the game day experience, and we’re excited to have an even greater stage to showcase how we create Sooner Magic for our fans.”
First, the university announced the expansion of the public tailgating area, a big win for fans. Beginning fall 2024, OU is establishing new public tailgating areas at prime locations including Boyd Lawn, along Asp Avenue, and near the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Community and campus engagement will see increased activity with the introduction of “Crimson Fridays.” The new initiative will aptly debut on College Colors Day and OU Football’s season opener on Aug. 30. “Crimson Fridays” will feature a vibrant concert series on Campus Corner each Friday before home games, accompanied by retail and spirit activities. Sooner Nation is encouraged to demonstrate its support by wearing crimson gear each Friday throughout the year.
The Party at the Palace experience has also been elevated. The north side of the stadium will offer new opportunities for fans to participate…
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