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Athletics at OU

Champions in Every Field

Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to the OU Family, you'll get swept away by OU athletics.

OU owns one of the greatest winning traditions in intercollegiate athletics, and these events are an opportunity to connect with your classmates and community while making memories that will last a lifetime. OU has champions in a variety of sports. Men's gymnastics leads all OU teams with 12 national championships and is followed by softball (8), football (7), wrestling (7), women's gymnastics (6), baseball (2) and men's golf (2). Events for each sport are free for students apart from football and men's basketball. 

On Saturdays in the fall, Sooner football games are part of the OU student experience. During home games, over 68,000 people from across the country come together in a wave of crimson and cream to watch OU's football team in the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, which is not only one of America's most recognized college football cathedrals but also the largest sports venue in Oklahoma and ranks among the 20 largest college football stadiums in the nation. 

A New Era of OU Athletics

At OU, our undisputed excellence in athletics binds us together — connecting students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans across the generations. Our entrance into the SEC will elevate OU Athletics to greater national prominence, shining a brighter spotlight on Sooner Magic to more people than ever.

In the SEC, our student-athletes will face the very best on the finest stages in collegiate athletics, enhancing the value of our global brand and reputation. This increased visibility will inspire more people to consider OU as a premier destination to study, conduct research, find purpose, and forever become part of the OU Family.

44

national championships

4

straight NCAA titles for OU Softball

7

Heisman Trophy Winners

Sports Tickets

Free Admission

Students receive free admission to all men's and women's tennis, track & field/XC, men's and women's golfing, and rowing.

First-come, first-served

Students receive free admission on a first-come, first-served basis to men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's gymnastics, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and wrestling. Students must have Student ID card upon entry. If a student cannot gain free entry, general admission seating is available for purchase.

Student Football Ticket Allotment

Tickets for the 2024 football season are $210 per OU student. Tickets for all games this season can be managed through the Oklahoma Sooners app. Of the 8,000 total tickets available in the student section, 1,800 season tickets will be allocated for the fall freshman/new student on-sale period. If demand exceeds supply, a lottery will be held to determine which students will receive tickets. Students who purchase the Sooner Club Collegiate Membership will be given priority. 

Student Football Ticket Policy 2024

OU students riding the Schooner on the footbell field.
A History of Tradition

Why do we wear crimson and cream? What is the OU Chant? Who is Mex the Dog? Click below to learn more about the rich traditions created and celebrated by past generations of OU students and fans!

Sooner Traditions

The OU softball field
Discover OU's Athletic Facilities

OU is home to some of the finest athletics facilities in the nation, as evidenced by the OU's championship tradition on the field and fan affinity in the stands. Take a tour of the places our OU athletes call home.

Athletic Facilities Virtual Tours

The volleyball team celebrating their win
A Legacy of Champions

OU has delivered time and time again with 44 team national championships. Explore each of our hard-earned national championships on the field below.
 

OU National Titles

Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Oklahoma is home to 25 sports clubs: 

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Clay Target
  • Climbing
  • Fencing
  • Figure Skating
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Men's Lacrosse
  • Women's Lacrosse
  • Powerlifting
  • Men's Rugby
  • Sailing
  • Men's Soccer
  • Women's Soccer
  • Swim and Dive
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Men's Ultimate
  • Women's Ultimate
  • Men's Volleyball
  • Women's Volleyball

Sport Clubs are registered student organizations through Student Life. All members must be enrolled students. 

Sports Clubs

Each student-athlete journey is unique! Learn more about how to participate in OU athletics by visiting SoonerSports!

Women's

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymanstics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling

Yes, but prices and availability vary with every game. You can check the SoonerSports website to learn more. 

You can resell your Oklahoma Sooners tickets for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Gymnastics, Baseball, and Softball by visiting the ‘Tickets’ tab on our website or app, viewing the ticket details for a specific event, and clicking or tapping the ‘Sell Tickets’ button. You can only sell tickets that have been uploaded to your SeatGeek account. Your tickets will automatically appear in the buyer's account once they're sold, so you don't have to worry about sending them yourself. Additionally, you will be notified by email as soon as your tickets have sold.

Tickets for the 2024 football season are $210 per OU student.

Tickets went on sale from August 19 to August 22, 2024. New students at OU—freshmen and transfer students—must be enrolled on a full-time basis for the fall 2024 semester.

If demand exceeds supply, a lottery will be held to determine which new students are eligible to purchase season tickets. If this happens, it will be held on the afternoon of August 23. Email notifications will be sent the same evening on the status of each student's season ticket request. Students who purchase the Sooner Club Collegiate Membership will be given priority. 

Students transferring from another university (not just an OU campus) are considered new students and fall under the freshman/new student football ticket purchasing policy. They must be enrolled for full-time for the fall 2024 semester. Ticket sales are from August 19 to August 22.

Students, family, and supporters of OU can purchase fan gear on-campus at the OU Bookstore under the Gaylord Memorial Stadium or on Campus Corner. 

While OU family members do not receive discounts on football game tickets, we recognize attending an OU football game with loved ones is a tradition for many families in Sooner Nation. We encourage all family members to visit SoonerSports to learn more about ticket options.

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Corbin Walls

Public & Nonprofit Administration
From Miami, Oklahoma

I have always been an OU football fan. I've attended OU football games with my family since I was two. Even as a student, my family comes to every single game. OU is more than just football though, it's a prestigious and rigorous academic institution where I can challenge myself and seize opportunities. OU was perfect for me, because I can research during the week and cheer on the Sooners on the weekend.

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Brooke Scanlon

Communication
From Orange County, California

I chose OU because I wanted to two things: exciting football and Greek Life! Growing up, my dad was a Sooner, so the love for OU football was passed down to me! In my academic college, I also have the unique opportunity to work closely with many of OU's athletes and the athletic department.

 

 

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Ethan Jones

Language Arts Education
From Longview, Texas

One of my favorite parts of being an OU student is attending football and basketball games. They are always fun because it's your chance to hang out with your friends and classmates at the games. The best sporting event is the OU-Texas River Shootout. The ticket to the game also gets you into the Texas State Fair, meaning you get to spend an entire Saturday with your friends eating fair food, dressing up in crimson and cream, and watching OU win.