As the Texas Longhorns prepare for the upcoming season, many have wondered about how many fans would be in attendance. Well if any at all? The discussions surrounding attendance in 2020 all involved going with 25 percent capacity. Some felt like it would best to go with none at all but Texas put into motion the idea of having fans in the stands.
In an email to season ticket holders, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said they are “ready to rock n’roll.” The Longhorns will move forward with a plan for 25 percent capacity at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Essentially only 25,000 of the 100,119 seats will have fans sitting in them. While it won’t be as loud as it could have been, at least it won’t be quiet during the game.
Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman not only announced that there would be 25,000 screaming fans but they would only be Longhorns faithful. Opposing teams are not expected to receive any allotment of tickets for the upcoming game.
It's also looking like 25% capacity will be in place for Texas-OU, per source. That would mean 12.5% to each school. Visiting teams are not expected to get ticket allotments at DKR-TMS.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) August 16, 2020
They will still be split when it comes to the Cotton Bowl and the Red River Rivalry. It will definitely be a different environment when it comes to the annual Texas-Oklahoma matchup. Not only with the limited capacity but the fact that the Texas State Fair was cancelled.
None of the fried foods that we know and love. No funnel cakes or deep fried twinkies or well you get the idea. However, fans can take solace in knowing they will still be able to take in some Red River Rivalry. At least that is the plan for now.