What’s New at Razorback Stadium in 2026
We’re one week from kicking off the 2026 season on The Hill! Here’s your rundown of everything new and improved at Razorback Stadium for the 133rd season of Arkansas Football.
Facility Improvements
Stadium LED Lights: The lights (and lasers!) will be bright at Razorback Stadium this season with the stadium’s lights being upgraded to Musco’s Show-Light® Pro entertainment system with their SportsCluster Lighting System. Over 250 new LED lights along with eight Clubmax 40 lasers will power a revamped gameday show for Razorback fans. The upgraded control system and lights will create multiple custom logo projections, lasers, effects and show programming.
Stadium Sound Overhaul: A renewed Razorback Stadium sound with emphasis on amplifying the game’s biggest moments and the program’s greatest traditions, will echo throughout Razorback Stadium’s all-new processing and amplification system just installed this summer throughout the venue. Lower bowl and pole speaker replacement alongside additional enhancements will have Razorback Stadium rockin’ like never before.
Stadium Features
New Grass: When the Razorbacks take Frank Broyles Field for the 2026 season opener, it will be ‘Running through the A’ on a brand-new iteration. The grass, dubbed Tahoma 31, will be the third iteration of natural grass surface inside the stadium since the stadium’s return to natural grass from turf in 2019.
Trophy Room: Be on the lookout on gameday for additional stadium upgrades including the new North Endzone Level 1 Trophy Room, honoring the program’s rich history
Reimagined All-American Alley: honoring the football programs more than 65 First Team All-Americans, in the South Endzone Mezzanine Level.
The New CommunityAmerica Club: Experience one of the best clubs in the stadium fit with upscale dining and premium drink selections in the North Endzone Level M
Experiences and Entertainment
In-Game Experience Elevation: Fewer disruptions to the game atmosphere to ensure a more fan-fueled and meaningful gameday experience led exclusively by Legendary PA Announcer John George.
Continued Pregame Show elevation: The University of Arkansas is proud to join with the men and women of our Armed Forces for activations all season long as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country including pregame flyovers during each and every football home game and other nods to America’s Semiquincentennial to pair with the Razorback Marching Band’s iconic pregame show featuring a reimagined introduction for the greatest live mascot in College Athletics, Tusk VII!
Pyro/Cryo Elevation: Overhaul and renewed investment of programming and contents for bigger, better and more dynamic activations on the field and high above each end of Razorback Stadium for each and every game day.
Videoboard/Videoboard Content: New content, expanded use of full-board takeovers and evolved visuals to enhance the most impactful moments of gameday will hit Razorback Stadium in 2026.
Wooo Pig Perks Gameday Experiences: Experience gameday like never before with our Wooo Pig Perks program at a fan-friendly price for each and every game day. Running through the “A”, Sideline Passes, Pictures on the Field, Fan Messages and more are now available, get yours before they’re gone!
Trailgating: A new way to do game day is here with the introduction of Trailgating, a whole new game plan for Saturdays on The Hill. Ditch the traffic, score easy parking in the district, and follow the scenic route straight to the gates of HogTown. It’s less than a mile from the Upper Ramble to HogTown, and there’s plenty to see, eat, and do before you get there. Details
Concessions
$26 Kickoff Combo presented by Coca-Cola: Join the entire Natural State for Kickoff in Arkansas and Coach Ryan Silverfield’s Inaugural game on September 5th, 2026 with a special $26 ticket. Click here to secure a game ticket that includes a free Hot Dog and drink, redeemable at our game vs North Alabama courtesy of Coca-Cola.
New Items in 2026: Hog-Shaped Cotton Candy, Hog Trough Grub Tub, Dodo Coffee, Surfside Vodka, Yuengling, Draft Beer Haus in South Endzone Food Court and more.
Family Value Pack: The newly introduced Family Value Pack will help make your game day experience an affordable one and includes four (4) small fountain Coca-Cola products plus a souvenir popcorn topped with chicken tenders, all for just $19.99. Available in the East Concourse, Diamond Club and Cardinal Club.
Stadium-Wide Value Menu: We are proud to offer fans some of the best values in the country with our new 5 items under $5 menu throughout the stadium that includes:
- Tyson Chicken Sandwich (select GNGs, Student GNG E126, SEZ Refresh S132)
- Ballpark Brand Hot Dog
- Peanuts
- Dasani Bottled Water
- Assorted Candy (select stands and GNGs)
Select Location Value Items: In addition to new value offerings, additional value items in select concessions throughout the stadium (E126, S132, E527, W508) will offer premium selections, while supplies last, including:
- $4.99 Beer (12oz Busch or Bud Light) in Grab & Go Locations
- $3.99 Soda (12oz Canned Coca-Cola products) in Grab & Go Locations
- $4.99 Jr. Razorback Snack Pack (pretzels, goldfish, gummy bears, peanut butter) available in the South Endzone Grab & Go
Pregame Activities
Hog Walk and Hog Town: Welcome Coach Silverfield and the 2026 team for the “Hog Walk” just outside HogTown at Maple Street at a brand-new time this year, as they arrive 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to kickoff. This longstanding gameday tradition takes place at HogTown on Maple Street, which returns for its 7th Razorback Football season. The ultimate pregame meeting place sets the gameday atmosphere before every home game. bringing fans live music, food, family fun, the Razorback Marching Band and Spirit Squads and the opportunity to see the greatest live mascot in all of college athletics, Tusk VII! Set your pregame plans for gameday right here.
Tailgating: The only thing better than pregame tailgating is postgame tailgating! Extended postgame hours are coming to Razorback Football tailgating encouraging fans to skip the traffic and enjoy gameday with two extra hours of postgame tailgating on campus. Experience game day like never before and secure your tailgate spot today.
Brew Pig Sooie: See you on the west lawn of Bud Walton Arena on Saturday, September 26th for the Brew Pig Sooie Beer Festival as it makes its triumphant return to Razorback Football! This 21+ event features more than 25 local and regional breweries, live music, food trucks and more! Secure your ticket + unlimited pours here.
Gameday Eve on The Hill: Since 2014, Razorback Stadium has been bathed in red the night before home football games as fans around the State of Arkansas ready for gameday. Start a football weekend off right in a variety of ways on the Fridays before every home football game by taking photos at the Wild Band of Razorbacks Statue, enjoying Big Red’s Friday Night presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union on the Stadium Rooftop Bar or join in on the longstanding campus tradition of Pep Rallies at the Greek Theatre (Sept. 17, Oct. 9, Oct. 30)
Big Red’s Friday Night & Red Glow presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union featuring Greater: College Football’s largest outdoor bar, Big Red’s Rooftop, will open Friday, Sept. 4, from 6-9 p.m. on the North End Zone Deck of Razorback Stadium for the first Red Glow Friday Night of the season with future dates being announced soon. Join us for a special screening of Greater, the inspiring story of Brandon Burlsworth and the Razorback legacy that continues to inspire. Additional details here.
Gameday Pageantry & Traditions Schedule
Sat., Sept 5 vs North Alabama
○ Friday night: SCR vs Jackson St, BRR Friday Night/Red Glow Event
○ Flyover: Bulldog Flight Formation Team (7) | Arkansas’s largest civilian formation team based out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas
○ All-UA Day & AG Day
○ Halftime: Inaugural Corgi Race, Band Sing-A-Long Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: Rodney Block & The Love Supreme Band
Sat., Sept. 19 vs Georgia
○ Friday night: Pep Rally (Greek Theatre), BSB x SB DSA Events
○ Flyover: USAF T-38C (4) | 25th Flying Training Squadron, from Vance Air Force Base’s 71st Flying Training Wing
○ SEC Opener & Stadium Stripe Out
○ Halftime: Band Johnny Cash Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: Burnt CD’s
Sat., Sept. 26 vs. Tulsa
○ Friday night: VB vs Auburn, BRR Friday Night/Red Glow Event
○ Flyover: ANG F-35 (2) | Ebbing Air National Guard Base Fort Smith, AR
○ Family Weekend, Hall of Honor, Brew Pig Sooie
○ Halftime: Band 2000’s Show + Hall of Honor Presentation
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: Funk Factory
Sat., Oct. 10 vs. Tennessee
○ Friday night: BRR Friday Night + Pep Rally (Greek Theatre)
○ Flyover: USAF A-10C (4) | Moody AFB Georgia
○ Red Out & Razorback Foundation Appreciation
○ Halftime: Band Movie Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: Jason D. Williams
Sat., Oct. 31 vs. Missouri
○ Friday night: VB vs Texas + BRR Friday Night + Pep Rally (Greek Theatre)
○ Flyover: ANG F-35 (2) | Ebbing Air National Guard Base Fort Smith, AR
○ Family Weekend & Hall of Honor
○ Battle Line Rivalry & Homecoming
Halftime: Band Halloween Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: No Vacancy
Sat., Nov. 14 vs. South Carolina
○ Flyover: ANG Black Hawks (2) | Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR
○ Military Appreciation/America 250 Celebration
○ Halftime: Band America 250 Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner: Gone Country
Sat., Nov. 28 vs. LSU
○ Flyover: TBD
○ Battle for the Golden Boot & Senior Day
○ Halftime: Band Senior Best Of Show
○ Other | HogTown Headliner DJ Battle featuring DJ DSewell and DJ C-had
