Major Texas event
Allstate Red River Rivalry
October 10, 2026 · Dallas, Texas · Dallas County
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT at the Cotton Bowl. Game timing and broadcast details can change, so recheck the official game page before traveling.
Why plan around Allstate Red River Rivalry?
The Red River Rivalry is one of the defining annual events on the Texas sports calendar because it brings Texas and Oklahoma into the Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas, concentrating football, fair traffic and downtown Dallas travel into the same day.
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Official-source details checked 2026-09-01. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Treat kickoff as the fixed point
Texas lists the 2026 game for 2:30 p.m. CT on October 10. Work backward from kickoff for stadium entry, the State Fair grounds and the walk to the Cotton Bowl instead of planning arrival around the opening whistle.
Remember that the stadium is inside the fair
A Red River trip is also a State Fair logistics day. Use current ticket and entry instructions, allow for security lines and decide in advance whether you want meaningful fair time before or after the game.
Use transit when practical
Fair Park traffic and parking demand are unusually heavy on rivalry Saturday. Check the current Dallas-area transit and event transportation guidance before committing to a driving plan.
Keep exploring
- State Fair of Texas guide — Plan the fair portion of Red River weekend.
- Explore Dallas County — Build a broader Dallas trip around the game.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other major Texas sports and fall events.