Know Before You Go: Oregon State
#23/24 Houston Football kicks off its most anticipated season in a decade on Saturday as Oregon State visits TDECU Stadium for an 11 a.m. kickoff. Find out everything you need to know for a seamless gameday experience below.
Mobile App
The comprehensive app from the Cougars and our partner SideArm is your one-stop shop on your device for all things Houston Cougars. This app is the best way to purchase and manage tickets and get them in your wallet for entry into TDECU Stadium. On top of ticketing, the app also features our latest news, rosters, live stats, maps, videos and much more. Fans are encouraged to download the app before heading to the stadium and getting their tickets in their wallet ahead of time. Download now on the App Store or on Google Play!
Tickets
Tickets for the 2026 season opener remain available and start at $28. Get your tickets quick, they’re going fast!
Mobile Ticketing
To ensure a more contact-free and convenient fan entry experience UH Athletics will utilize a fully integrated digital mobile ticketing platform. Fans should download their ticket to their mobile device and place them in their digital wallet for safe contactless scanning at the gates. For more information, click here.
Transfer Tickets
Can’t make it to the game and want to send your tickets to a friend? This is easiest to do in the UH Cougars Mobile App by selecting the tickets tab, clicking manage tickets, clicking transfer tickets and selecting the season and game you'd like to transfer. Enter the recipient's email address or mobile phone number and you're all set. Prefer the website? Click here to learn how.
Parking
New for 2026 – cheaper parking options at TDECU Stadium! The three primary lots (Blue, Orange, Green) all feature $10 discounts for those who purchase parking before gameday. For those who pre-purchase parking, rates start at $25.
Rideshare
The designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off location on campus is in the corner of Elgin St. and Cullen Blvd. on the north side of campus by I-45.
FREE RIDES TO AND FROM THE GAME!
UHPD has partnered with METRO to provide free passenger pickup to and from the game along the Purple Line at these locations, making it easy to get to TDECU Stadium!
• UH South/University Oaks
• TSU/UH Athletics District
• Elgin/Third Ward
• Leeland/Third Ward
• EaDo/Stadium
Shuttle trains will run approximately every 9 minutes:
Pre-Event: 8 a.m. through 11 a.m. (or the end of the 1st quarter)
Post-Event: 1:30 p.m. through 3 p.m. (or when crowds clear)
Ride free, arrive ready and cheer on the Coogs!
H-Town Kickoff
The first 10,000 fans to enter TDECU Stadium will receive a Red Built by Houston Cooling Towel!
Cougar Alley
Bud Light Backyard
Pregame starts at the Bud Light Backyard! Meet up with your crew in Cougar Alley, grab a cold beer, toss some cornhole and get ready to bring the energy to TDECU Stadium.
Team Store
The revamped fan shop is located outside Gate 1 in the Stadium Parking Garage. Open at 7 a.m., stop by and get all of your Cougar gear before heading to your tailgate and entering TDECU Stadium. The store remains open until the end of the first quarter before reopening after the game.
Didn’t get your gear outside? Don’t worry, there’s also shops inside TDECU Stadium, located inside Gates 1, 3 and 4, on the upper concourse and inside the Penick Club.
Kids’ Zone
Located outside TDECU Stadium between Gates 1 and 4, Houston Cougars Kids’ Zone features inflatables for children and games for the whole family. Stop by on your way into the stadium and don’t forget to join Shasta’s Kids Club today!
TDECU Stadium Heat Plan
Due to forecasted high temperatures during the game, Houston Athletics has activated its heat management plan. Each fan can bring in one clear plastic, factory-sealed, non-insulated bottle of water or one empty, clear plastic water bottle and multiple water stations filled with hundreds of pounds of ice will be available for fans.
In addition to the cooling towel giveaway, five misting and fan stations will be available throughout TDECU Stadium.
Student Info
Getting to TDECU Stadium has never been easier for University of Houston students. All students with a game ticket will be able to park for free. Those with a UH parking permit can park in the Green Lot (Zone E) by showing their digital Cougar Card to the parking attendant. Students who don’t have a fall parking pass can park in the Pink Striped Lot (Zone D) by showing their game ticket and digital Cougar Card to the attendant.
Student Tailgate opens at 8 a.m.! All students are invited to the tent outside Gate 2, sponsored by Student Affairs and UH Athletics. Enjoy games, TVs, video games, food and giveaways!
After spending the morning at the student tailgate, UH students can enter TDECU Stadium and receive a discount on select items at the new Space City Franks stand by using their Dining Dollars. Students then head to the newly-expanded student section which features 4,500 seats in the 100-level.
Pledge Per Campaign
Houston Football wants you in the game! Join the Pledge Per campaign today to support the Cougars on and off the field.
This initiative invites all supporters to take part in the dynamic campaign where your contributions are directly tied to the success of the program. For the 2026 season, supporters can make a pledge for each victory, touchdown, sack, or turnover forced – or combine pledges for an amplified impact on the Coogs!
All campaign donors will be prompted to make a gift for the first win, touchdown, and/or turnover based on selection. Payments will be charged based on the preference you select below.
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and will be counted towards Cougar Pride Priority Points.