Texas and Ohio State kickoff from AT&T Stadium on Friday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas and Ohio State will kick off from the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium Friday night, but fans coming to DFW have some festivities they can enjoy beforehand (if you want to brave the elements, of course).
It’ll be cold and snow is likely to accumulate upwards of six inches.
There has not been any official word of postponing the game or its festivities around the game, but if that changes, WFAA will update its coverage accordingly. For now, however, here is a rundown of what fans need to know:
What time do ticket offices open at AT&T Stadium?
The north ticket office will open at noon on Friday. The south ticket office will open at 2:30 p.m.
What time do parking lots at AT&T Stadium open?
Parking lots open at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
What time does the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest start?
The fan fest at the Cotton Bowl Classic will start at 3:30 p.m. Pep rallies for each school will start at 4 p.m. on Friday. Texas will have theirs in the AT&T East Plaza, and Ohio State will have theirs in the Miller Litehouse Plaza.
NOTE: Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.
What time do AT&T Stadium doors open?
When does Shaq a.k.a DJ Diesel perform at the Fan Fest?
Shaquille O’Neal will take center stage for a 60-minute performance in the West Plaza starting at 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.
Are there any free festivities?
Cotton Bowl Live! will have a free, family-friendly concert at Texas Live! from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. the day before the game, Jan. 9.
Parking is available in Lot B of Globe Life Field adjacent to Texas Live! off Randol Mill Road.
When does the Texas-Ohio State game kickoff?
The broadcast for Texas vs. Ohio State starts at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET), but the pregame festivities, national anthem, team introductions, and more will bump the actual kickoff back to 6:45 p.m. CT (7:45 p.m. ET).
The game will be aired on ESPN.
If you’re wanting to get tickets to the game, the prices have dropped dramatically since they came out. Here is a look at the latest prices we’re seeing.