SEC football

Ole Miss Rebels

Oxford, Mississippi - Vaught-Hemingway Stadium - Navy and Red - Landshark

The Grove is the most formal tailgate in the country, and for many visitors it is the actual reason for the trip.

Find ticket and travel packages Game day guide SEC hub

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Recommendations are made independently of any partnership.

Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Capacity: 64,038
Opened: 1915
Conference: SEC

How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

A regular SEC Network program, with ABC or ESPN national afternoon windows for ranked matchups.

Conference network

SEC Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

Stream SEC football on Fubo

Stream Ole Miss games on Fubo

Fubo carries conference networks, national windows and NFL Sunday action with cloud DVR. Try it free for the games you cannot get over the air.

Watch live sports on Fubo Compare streaming services

Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

Marquee SEC dates sell out well in advance; the tailgate scene draws crowds even on lighter opponent weekends.
Oxford has almost no hotel inventory, so rentals and short-term stays book a season ahead for the biggest games.
Dress is noticeably more formal here than at any other SEC campus; it is worth planning for if you want to blend in.

Where to sit

A closed bowl a short walk from the Grove, with steep corners and tight concourses. Upper north end seats offer the best full-field view for the money.

Find ticket and travel packages

Traditions

What makes a Ole Miss Saturday different

The Grove

Tents go up the night before and spots are effectively spoken for by longtime groups; going as a guest is the realistic way in for a first visit.

Walk of Champions

The team walks through the Grove crowd on the way to the stadium, a couple hours before kickoff.

Tailgating

Grove tents go up the night before and spots are effectively spoken for. Go as a guest if you can.
Dress is noticeably more formal here than at any other campus in the league.

Budget 30 minutes for the walk from the Grove to the gates; it is short in distance but slow in crowd movement.

Best tailgating gear

Travel and stay

Memphis (MEM) is about 90 minutes; Oxford has almost no hotel inventory.
Rentals and short-term stays in Oxford book a season ahead for marquee games.

Weather: September and early October are hot and humid. Late-season games are mild but the walk from the Grove can be slow regardless of temperature.

Bundle your stay with game tickets

Around the game

Beyond the stadium in Oxford, Mississippi

The GroveWorth walking through even without a tent invitation; it is the single best pregame spectacle in the conference.
Square Books and the Oxford SquareA short walk from campus and a good stop before or after the game.

Rivalry weekends

vs Mississippi State vs Alabama vs LSU

Ole Miss game-day packing list

6 items

Saved on this device so you can check it off the morning of the game.

Stadium

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Capacity 64,038Opened 1915Oxford, Mississippi

A closed bowl a short walk from the Grove, with steep corners and tight concourses.

- The walk from the Grove to the gates is short but slow. Budget 30 minutes.
- Upper north end seats have the best full-field view for the money.

FAQ

Ole Miss questions

What channel is Ole Miss on?

A regular SEC Network program, with ABC or ESPN national afternoon windows for ranked matchups.

How hard is it to get Ole Miss tickets?

Marquee SEC dates sell out well in advance; the tailgate scene draws crowds even on lighter opponent weekends.

Where should I sit at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?