Texas Longhorns fans express frustration over high 2026 season ticket prices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Fans of the Texas Longhorns have voiced significant opposition to current ticket pricing for the 2026 season at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. A viral screenshot shared by Pamela Maldonado displayed upper-level tickets listed between $676 and $918, with lower-level seats ranging from $1,105 to over $7,000 for select games. Many supporters indicated that these costs prevent local fans from attending games in person, leading some to opt for watching matches at home. While lower-priced options exist for the Texas State opener, higher demand for opponents including Ohio State and UTSA, as well as the Texas A&M game, has driven a sharp increase in minimum ticket costs. The trend of rising prices year over year has prompted widespread criticism from the team's fanbase regarding the affordability of attending college football games in Austin.
- •Viral ticket listings show single-game prices exceeding $7,000 for premium seating.
- •Longhorns fans expressed concerns over the rising cost of attending home games in Austin.
- •The 2026 home schedule features high-demand matchups against Ohio State, UTSA, and Texas A&M.
- •Texas State opener tickets remain available at lower price points compared to conference games.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Pure Insanity,’ ‘Just Crazy!’ — Longhorns Fans Beyond Outraged By Exorbitant Ticket Prices For 2026 CFB Season at Texas Memorial Stadium
"Texas fans were ready for the excitement around the Longhorns’ return to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. But a viral ticket-price post has shifted the conversation toward whether some seats this season are simply too expensive for regular fans.
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