A new era of Oklahoma Football is upon us, and our transition to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) motivates us to seize every opportunity to become the nation’s model college athletics program on the most visible conference stage in the nation. With this change comes a tremendous chance to advance our student-athlete and fan experiences. Please read below to learn more about important changes to your 2024 gameday experience.
Timeline for the Sooner Seat Selection Process
While the Sooner Seat Selection Process has previously occurred in early summer, the process for the 2024 football season will now begin in October allowing any seat location changes to be finalized prior to 2024 Sooner Club membership and football season ticket renewals becoming available in November.
What is the Sooner Seat Selection Process?
An annual process that allows existing and new season ticket holders to log into an online interactive seat map to view, add and/or change your seat locations based on available inventory. If you do not wish to change your seat location(s), no action is needed!
SEC Regulations Require Adjustments
As we have evaluated the move to the SEC, we have learned of regulations surrounding competition by which we must abide as members. For the 2024 football season, to adhere to SEC regulations, we will be required to adjust some seating locations to accommodate for both student and visiting team seating requirements.
While this reconfiguration plan does not affect your 2024 seat location, as a loyal season ticket holder we want you to be aware of this change.
The Why
For the 2024 football season, to adhere to SEC regulations, we will be required to adjust some seating locations.
SEC Regulations Require:
• Student section to be outside the 30-yard line
• 5,000 visiting team seats - 2,000 must be in the lower level
(Big 12 requires 2,500 visiting team seats)
Affected Sections Include:
- Section 15
- Section 16 (Rows 6-28 and 57-72)
- Section 20 (Rows 6-28)
- Section 22
- Section 23
- Section 24
- Section 25
What This Means For You
In October, season ticket holders affected by the stadium reconfiguration will have the first opportunity to select seats for the 2024 season prior to non-affected season ticket holders. After the affected group has been assigned selection times, the non-affected group will be ranked in Sooner Point order and assigned selection times. As a reminder, if you do not wish to change your seat location(s), no action is needed!
For those who wish to change your seat location(s), seats will be selected via an online interactive seat map of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, mirroring the platform previously used for the home seat upgrade process for football and men’s basketball.
Sooner Points accumulate through OU Athletics lifetime season ticket purchases, seat-related giving history and attendance. Assigned selection times, details on when the interactive seat map will be live and additional instructions will be provided via email to the address on your account prior to the start of the selection process.
New Seat Options Available
Once your assigned selection time for the Sooner Seat Selection Process arrives, you have the opportunity to view and secure new midfield inventory in sections 29 and 30 due to the relocation of the student section.
You will also have the opportunity to view best available inventory throughout Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Available seat locations will be indicated in green on the interactive seat map. Seat locations are subject to availability based on demand and the selections made from those with earlier assigned times.
Why is the Sooner Seat Selection Process moving to October?
Moving this process to October will allow any seat location changes to be finalized prior to 2024 Sooner Club membership and football season ticket renewals becoming available in November. In addition, the SEC requires regulations related to the student and visiting team sections. Adjusting some seating locations throughout Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium will allow us to adhere to these guidelines and maximize the game day environment by allowing a continuous student section with significant distance from the visiting team areas. This plan also places the visiting team sections in locations with the least impact on the game day experience of our season ticket holders.
My seat location is not affected by the reconfiguration plan but I would like to move my seat location(s) for the 2024 season. What options are available for me to select?
All seat locations are subject to availability based on the selections made by those with selection times prior to yours. Available seat locations will be indicated in green on the interactive seat map. The options made available to you include:
- Secure first access to new, midfield, inventory in sections 29 and 30 due to the relocation of the student section.
- Consider best available inventory throughout Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
My current seat location is in sections 226-235. I see these are visiting team sections. Do I have to relocate my seat location for the 2024 season?
While this reconfiguration plan does not affect your 2024 seat location in sections 226-235, we want you to be aware that you will be surrounded by the visiting team. You will be in the second priority group to select new seats for the 2024 season, if you desire. If you do not wish to change your seat location(s), no action is needed!
How am I assigned my selection time?
After the affected group has been assigned a selection time, the non-affected group will be ranked in Sooner Point order and assigned selection times. Sooner Points accumulate through OU Athletics lifetime season ticket purchases, seat-related giving history and attendance. Assigned selection times, details on when the interactive seat map will be live and additional instructions will be provided via email to the address on your account prior to the start of the selection process.
How do I know my selection time?
You will receive an assigned selection time to view available inventory and make your seat selections. Your assigned selection time will be received via email from updates@go.soonersports.com to the address on file prior to the start of the selection process, the week of October 10. If you cannot locate the email, please call the Sooner Club at 405-325-8000 from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and we are happy to provide you your selection time.
Can I make my online selections on my phone?
The online platform should be accessed from a desktop or laptop computer. Mobile phones, iPads or other devices are not friendly with the online interactive maps.
How do I login to my OU Athletics account to make my selections?
Login to your OU Athletics account by visiting soonersports.com/myaccount. Login by utilizing your account ID or email address associated with the account and the password you have set.
I am unable to login to my account. What should I do?
For those logging in to your OU Athletics account for the first time, you must first activate your account by visiting soonersports.com/activate and using the account ID and PIN that has been provided in the email noted above. Have you activated your account but not sure what your password is? Click “Forgot Password” on the login page to reset your password.
If you are still having trouble, please call the Sooner Club at 405-325-8000 from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and we are happy to assist.
I have logged into my OU Athletics account. What is my next step?
Click Sooner Seat Selection Process under Upgrade Opportunities on the right side of the screen. Watch the “how to” video on the Instructions page then view available inventory and make your selections.
What if I don't log on to the interactive seat map once my assigned time has arrived?
If you would like to add or change your seat location(s) for the 2024 season, it is recommended that you log on to the interactive seat map once your assigned time has arrived to view the greatest amount of inventory available. As a reminder, if you do not wish to change your seat location(s), no action is needed!
How do I sit with another season ticket holder?
It is recommended that you log on to the online interactive seat map of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium once your assigned time has arrived to begin viewing and selecting your seats from inventory available. If you wish to sit with another season ticket holder, you can begin viewing available inventory at the same time once both of your assigned times are active. All seat locations throughout the stadium are subject to availability based on demand and the selections made from
those with earlier assigned times.
I have seats in both an affected AND non-affected location. What are my next steps?
Season ticket holders with seat locations in both an affected area and non-affected area will have the opportunity to move all seats during your selection time, if desired. Affected seats in sections 15, 16 (Rows 6-28 and 57-72), 20 (Rows 6-28), 22, 23, 24 and 25 will have the first opportunity to relocate to an available seat in the north end zone
(sections 11-21) or to new midfield inventory in sections 29 or 30. Inventory outside of these locations may also be available. Non-affected seat locations can be relocated outside of the north end zone (sections 11-21) or in the best location available.
Will there be another opportunity to upgrade or move my seats for the 2024 season?
This process, set to begin in October, will be the only opportunity to upgrade or move your seats for the 2024 season. All non-affected season ticket holders will have the opportunity to select or upgrade seats from available inventory once the selection process for affected season ticket holders has concluded. Following the completion of the selection process, any remaining tickets will be made available to the general public.
Will I be able to move my seats once I make a selection?
Once you have completed your initial selection process, you will not be able to move your seat location(s) for the 2024 season.
Will I be able to add new seat locations during the selection process?
Yes, the Sooner Seat Selection Process is an annual process that allows existing and new season ticket holders to log into an online interactive seat map to view, add and/or change your seat locations based on available inventory.
All seat locations are subject to availability based on the selections made by those with selection times prior to yours.
What payments are required during this process?
For those who add new seat locations or elect to move to a seat location with a higher annual per-seat donation than your 2023 seat location will be required to pay the applicable annual per-seat donation.
An eight-month payment plan or payment-in-full option will be available to you. Football season ticket renewals will be available in November and a payment plan or payment-in-full option will be available.
I have completed my seat selection for the 2024 season. What is next?
Once a new seat selection has been made for the 2024 season, you will receive a confirmation email to the address on your OU Athletics account. 2024 Sooner Club membership and football season ticket renewals will be live in November following the completion of the selection process.
Once renewals are live, a seven-month payment plan or payment-in-full option will be available to you. All season ticket holders must renew both their Sooner Club membership and football season tickets in full or be enrolled in a donation and ticket payment plan by March 1 to secure their spot for the season. Opting into a monthly payment schedule by March 1 will allow season ticket holders to continue payments through May 31.
Questions?
Please contact one of our teams listed below Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm.
OU Ticket Office | 405.325.2424 | outickets@ou.edu
Sooner Club | 405.325.8000 | soonerclub@ou.edu
