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Kyle Field
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Kyle Field

Home of Texas A&M Aggies football · 756 Houston St., College Station, TX
102,733capacity · largest in the SEC1905opened · rebuilt 201590 mingates open pre-kick7 a.m.lots & tailgates openClearbag only
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Before you go: buy parking ahead in ParkMobile (the only prepaid seller A&M accepts) and download your pass before you arrive, since cell service near Kyle Field is spotty. All tickets are mobile, bags must be clear, and there’s no re-entry.
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Interactive Stadium Map

Tap a seating area or a pin. The field runs roughly north–south: premium seats and the press box are on the west (shade) side and the students are on the east side. Everybody stands — that’s the 12th Man. Always use the entry printed on your mobile ticket.

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Not to scale. Entry pins show the side of the stadium, not exact gate numbers — your ticket lists your entry.

Start here

Pick a seating area or pin

Quick version for first-timers:

  • West side is the shade side for afternoon games.
  • East side is the student section — loud, standing, sunny.
  • North entries are closest to the MSC, Fan Zone and shuttles.
  • Main first aid is at Entry 7 on the east side.
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Area Map

Kyle Field, the campus garages, shuttles, tailgate spots and road closures on a real map. Turn layers on with the buttons, tap any pin or list item for directions, and use “Where am I?” on gameday to see how far you are from the stadium.

Kyle Field, the MSC and the garages come from Texas A&M campus GIS data; tailgate, entry and closure pins are approximate, so follow gameday signage. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On the map

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    Gameday Timeline

    Run the day like a playbook. Times are relative to kickoff and can shift by game — check kylefield.12thman.com the week of the game.

    Midnight, night before
    Midnight Yell at Kyle Field. Gates open around 11 p.m.; it’s free and lasts about 30 minutes.
    7 a.m.
    Parking lots and tailgate areas open; Aggie Park check-in starts at the Aggie Tailgating Tent.
    5 hours before
    Bush Library shuttle starts.
    4½ hours before
    Houston St., Joe Routt Blvd. and Gene Stallings Blvd. close.
    3½ hours before
    H-E-B Fan Zone opens on the north side.
    3 hours before
    Campus, Downtown Bryan and Century Square shuttles start. North ticket windows open.
    About 2½ hours before
    Kids Yell Practice, then the Spirit Walk down Houston St. with the team, band and Yell Leaders.
    90 minutes before
    Kyle Field opens. The Corps of Cadets marches in.
    About 15 minutes before
    National anthem and flyover — be in your seat.
    Halftime
    Don’t leave: the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band’s show is a must-see.
    After the game
    Shuttles run 1 hour after (Lot 50: 1½ hours, Century Square: 2 hours). Head to Northgate while traffic clears.
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    Parking, Shuttles & Traffic

    Buy public parking ahead in ParkMobile — it’s the only prepaid seller Texas A&M accepts. Official A&M football parking map ↗

    Prepaid · ParkMobile

    Campus garages & lots

    University Center, Gene Stallings Blvd., Central Campus and Northside garages, plus select lots. Prepaid prices have run $29–$67 depending on the lot and the game. No pay-on-arrival parking at West Campus Garage.

    Pay on arrival

    Cash lots + shuttle

    Lots near the Bonfire Memorial, Research Park and Agronomy Rd. have run $25 or $40, with free campus shuttles. The Bush Library shuttle starts 5 hours out. Motorcycles park free in campus motorcycle spots (except Lot 48).

    Free

    Downtown Bryan & Century Square

    Park free in Downtown Bryan ($5 in Roy Kelly Garage) and ride the free shuttle to the MSC. New for 2026: a free Century Square shuttle drops near Duncan Hall (Lot 34, Lewis St.) and runs until 2 hours after the game.

    ⛔ Road closures

    • Houston St., Joe Routt Blvd. and Gene Stallings Blvd. close about 4½ hours before kickoff.
    • Part of Olsen Blvd. near Reed Arena closes too.
    • Use FM 2818 or Highway 6 to get around campus.

    🚕 Rideshare zones

    • Before: Olsen Blvd. at Reed Arena; Bizzell St. at George Bush Dr.
    • During & after: Lot 30e; Boyett St. at Church Ave.
    • Postgame: Lewis St.

    🚗 Driving tips

    • Permit restrictions start 5:30 p.m. Friday on game weekends.
    • Highway 6 was rebuilt and the northbound Texas Ave. exit changed — check your route.
    • Campus speed limits are lower this season.
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    Tailgating & Pregame

    Aggie Park is tailgate central, and the hours before kickoff are packed with traditions.

    Tailgate central

    Aggie Park

    About 20 acres near the Alumni Center, east of Kyle Field. Free and paid spots are reserved ahead through REVELxp (12th Man Foundation donors use the Virtual Land Rush). Check-in starts at 7 a.m. at the Aggie Tailgating Tent near the J.V. “Pinky” Wilson statue — unreserved fans can ask there about open spaces.

    House rules

    Tailgate rules

    • Tent stakes longer than 12″
    • Open fire pits, motorized vehicles, industrial generators
    • Alcohol on the MSC Lawn or All Faiths Chapel grounds

    Alcohol is allowed in tailgate areas. Other spots: Simpson Drill Field and West Campus (open zones around West Campus Garage and behind Lot 97).

    Don’t miss

    Pregame traditions

    • H-E-B Fan Zone on the north side, about 3½ hours out.
    • Spirit Walk down Houston St., about 2½ hours out.
    • Corps of Cadets march-in as gates open, 90 minutes out.
    • Midnight Yell at Kyle Field the night before.
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    Food & Drink

    Levy runs concessions throughout Kyle Field, and several prices were cut for 2026. Everything is cashless. Tap a card to see it on the stadium map.

    🍻 Around Aggieland

    Dixie ChickenGood Bull IcehouseO’Bannon’s TaphouseThe Corner BarRough DraughtLayne’sFuego Tortilla GrillC&J BarbequeDowntown Bryan’s Main St.

    Northgate is steps from campus. Turn on the “Eat” layer on the area map for directions.

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    Clear Bag Policy & Stadium Rules

    One clear bag per person. Prohibited items go back to the car — there’s no bag check, and no re-entry under SEC rules.

    Allowed

    What you can bring

    • One clear bag up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a clear one-gallon resealable bag
    • One small clutch, about the size of a hand (about 4.5″ × 6.5″)
    • One clear, unopened plastic water bottle
    • Stadium seats up to 16″ wide
    Not allowed

    Leave it in the car

    • Bags that aren’t clear, ice chests
    • Outside food and drink
    • Umbrellas, strollers and pets
    • Artificial noisemakers and unauthorized banners
    • Tobacco — A&M is a tobacco-free campus
    Help on gameday

    Good to know

    • Main first aid: lower east level at Entry 7.
    • Lost and found: MSC, (979) 845-1515.
    • Accessible parking: University Center Garage or Lot 50, for a fee.
    • The west side is the shade side; use the free water refill stations.
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    Aggie Traditions

    Aggies don’t cheer, they yell — and nobody sits down. Here’s how to fit in with the 12th Man.

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    Gig ’Em

    Make a fist, point your thumb straight up and say “Gig ’em!” It’s the Aggie thumbs-up, credited to Pinky Downs at a 1930 Yell Practice before the TCU game.

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    The 12th Man

    The whole student body stands for the entire game, ready to go in if needed. Fans hiss instead of booing.

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    Aggie Yells

    Watch the Yell Leaders’ hand signals, “hump it” (lean forward, hands on knees) and yell together. Learn them at Midnight Yell.

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    Aggie War Hymn

    “Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck!”

    During the chant section, fans lock arms and sway side to side to “saw Varsity’s horns off.”

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    The Spirit of Aggieland

    The alma mater, sung at games, Muster and campus events. Aggies sway and stand together for it.

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    Reveille & the Corps

    Watch for Reveille, the highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets, and the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band’s halftime drill.

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    2026 Kyle Field Schedule

    Every 2026 home game at Kyle Field. Times are Central; SEC games are often set 6–12 days out, so “TBA” times fill in later. Always confirm on 12thMan.com.

    Road games

    Watching away games?

    The Aggies play at Alabama (Oct. 24), South Carolina (Nov. 7) and Oklahoma (Nov. 21). Find watch parties and other games in the College Gameday Finder.

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    Where to Stay

    The first four are Texas A&M Athletics preferred hotel partners. College Station fills up fast for big SEC games — if rooms are gone, look in Bryan and ride the free Downtown Bryan shuttle.

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    Local Gameday Partners

    College Station and Bryan businesses that make an Aggie gameday better — pre-game bites, post-game drinks and fan deals.

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    Pre-Game Eats

    Featured partner spot available

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    Post-Game Watch Party

    Featured partner spot available

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