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Iron Bowl Weekend

This is the hardest ticket in the state. Book lodging in Birmingham or Montgomery a year out and expect surge pricing on everything.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Late November, alternating campuses

Where

Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Coverage

Primetime national window, usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Capacity 100,077Opened 1929Tuscaloosa, Alabama

A six-figure bowl in the middle of campus with the upper decks stacked steeply over both sidelines.

  • September kickoffs are hot and humid; the west side keeps shade later in the day.
  • Campus closes to traffic hours before kickoff. Park once and walk.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

Primetime national window, usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

How to watch guide