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Lone Star Showdown: Texas A&M vs Texas

College Station has limited rooms for a game this size. Houston and Austin are both realistic bases if you are willing to drive.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Late November

Where

Kyle Field, College Station, Texas

Coverage

National broadcast windows, with the time set roughly two weeks ahead

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

Kyle Field

Capacity 102,733Opened 1927College Station, Texas

A rebuilt six-figure stadium with a near-vertical west deck that hangs over the field.

  • Everyone in the student deck stands all game. Sit elsewhere if that matters to you.
  • The concourse ramps back up badly after the game. Wait ten minutes and walk out clean.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

National broadcast windows, with the time set roughly two weeks ahead. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

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