EST. 1900 • DALLAS, TEXAS

Red River Rivalry

Texas vs Oklahoma returns to the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC or ESPN.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 • Cotton Bowl Stadium • 2:30 p.m. CT • ABC or ESPN

2026 Red River Rivalry quick answer

The 2026 Red River Rivalry, often searched as the Red River Showdown or Red River game, is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT, and TV is listed as ABC or ESPN.

2026 Game Guide Ticket Info

Detailed planning: 2026 ticket buying guide and Cotton Bowl seating chart guide.

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Texas

Longhorns

2025 Red River Rivalry Final
23 - 6
Texas Keeps the Golden Hat
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Oklahoma

Sooners

2026 Road to the Red River Rivalry

Texas is 2-0 and AP No. 1; Oklahoma is 1-1 and AP No. 24. The tracker follows both teams through their remaining games before Dallas.

🤘 Texas Longhorns

Overall Record 2-0
SEC Record 0-0
Current Ranking AP No. 1

Latest Result

Beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23

Next Game

vs UTSA

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7 p.m. CT • SEC Network+

🌪️ Oklahoma Sooners

Overall Record 1-1
SEC Record 0-0
Current Ranking AP No. 24

Latest Game

Lost at Michigan 10-17

Next Game

vs New Mexico

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:30 p.m. CT • ESPN2
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More Than Just a Game

The Red River Rivalry is one of the most prestigious and unique traditions in all of sports. Played annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas, this neutral-site showdown splits the stadium right down the 50-yard line—half Burnt Orange, half Crimson.

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History & Records

All-time series records, memorable games, and the story behind the rivalry.

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Traditions

The Golden Hat, Big Tex, Fletcher's Corny Dogs, and the State Fair experience.

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Game Day Guide

Parking, maps, bag policies, and everything you need for game day.

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