EST. 1900 • DALLAS, TEXAS

Red River Rivalry

Texas vs Oklahoma returns to the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC or ESPN.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 • Cotton Bowl Stadium • 2:30 p.m. CT • ABC or ESPN

2026 Red River Rivalry quick answer

The 2026 Red River Rivalry, often searched as the Red River Showdown or Red River game, is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT, and TV is listed as ABC or ESPN.

2026 Game Guide Ticket Info

Detailed planning: 2026 ticket buying guide and Cotton Bowl seating chart guide.

UT

Texas

Longhorns

2025 Red River Rivalry Final
23 - 6
Texas Keeps the Golden Hat
OU

Oklahoma

Sooners

2025 Season Standings

2025 season complete. Both programs have finished spring football and are deep into summer workouts. The 2026 Red River Rivalry kickoff window is now set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC or ESPN.

🤘 Texas Longhorns

Overall Record 10-3
SEC Record 6-2
Final Ranking AP No. 12

Citrus Bowl Champions

Beat Michigan 41-27 (Dec 31)

Status

2026 Season Prep

Fan Day held Apr 18, 2026 DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium

🌪️ Oklahoma Sooners

Overall Record 10-3
SEC Record 6-2
Final Ranking AP No. 13

Latest Game

Lost to Alabama 24-34 (CFP R1)

Status

2026 Season Prep

Red-White Game held Apr 18, 2026 Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

More Than Just a Game

The Red River Rivalry is one of the most prestigious and unique traditions in all of sports. Played annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas, this neutral-site showdown splits the stadium right down the 50-yard line—half Burnt Orange, half Crimson.

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Traditions

The Golden Hat, Big Tex, Fletcher's Corny Dogs, and the State Fair experience.

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