Autzen Stadium is the home football venue of the Oregon Ducks, sitting along the Willamette River just north of the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. Opened in 1967, it has grown from a modest 41,000-seat bowl into a roughly 54,000-seat facility renowned as one of the most intimidating road environments in college football.
This guide covers everything a fan needs before game day: where the stadium is, how to get there, what it costs to attend, the parking situation, the bag policy that will get you turned away at the gate if ignored, and the seating layout — alongside the noise, history, and stats that make Autzen legendary.
Quick Answer
Autzen Stadium is a roughly 54,000-seat (about 60,000 with standing room) college football stadium in Eugene, Oregon, home to the Oregon Ducks since it opened on September 23, 1967. Fans may bring one clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse, and medically necessary items are allowed after inspection. Parking spaces in the Autzen Complex are reserved (other than day-of-game ADA spaces) and lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m. The official ticket office page lists stadium gates opening 3 hours before kickoff, except the East Gate, which opens 90 minutes before kickoff.
Autzen Stadium Gameday Guide (2026 Season)
- Bag policy: One clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection.
- Gates open: Per the official ticket office page, stadium gates open 3 hours before kickoff, except the East Gate, which opens 90 minutes before kickoff. Access to the seating bowl is 90 minutes before kickoff. Confirm on the official gameday page.
- Parking: Spaces in the Autzen Complex are reserved, other than day-of-game ADA spaces; lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m. See the official parking page.
- Tailgating: Allowed in Autzen lots for small family and friend gatherings, within your assigned space; lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m.
- Re-entry: Not allowed for football, per the official ticket office page.
Policies checked against the official team and stadium pages in September 2026. Rules can change game to game, so confirm on the official Autzen Stadium page and the official clear bag policy page before you go.
Autzen Stadium Bag Policy (2026)
The University of Oregon uses a clear bag policy. Fans may bring in one (1) clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Fans are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy.
The official gameday page also lists seat cushions of 17.5 inches wide by 13.5 inches deep, with a seat back no taller than 19 inches and a cushion no more than 4 inches thick. Open umbrellas are not permitted in the seating and aisle areas.
Prohibited items include glass or metal containers, vacuum bottles and other thermos-type containers, open plastic beverage containers (unless empty), weapons, fireworks, laser pointers, explosives and munitions. Ticket holders agree to inspection of any article that could conceal these items. Throwing footballs, frisbees, balls or similar objects is not allowed in the seating, tunnel or ramp areas. Smoking is not permitted in or around the stadium.
Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection, and the official clear bag page makes special consideration for medical needs and infant care. If you need to bring medical items or infant supplies that do not fit in a clear bag, review the official clear bag policy page before you go.
Gates and Entry
The official ticket office page lists football stadium gates opening 3 hours before kickoff, except the East Gate, which opens 90 minutes before kickoff. Access to the seating bowl is 90 minutes before kickoff. That page carries older content, so confirm times on the official gameday page before you travel.
Re-entry is not allowed for football, per the same page. Will Call for the football season is at the South Ticket Office, and photo ID is required. Children under 2 do not need a ticket but must sit on the lap of a ticketed patron; everyone 2 and older needs a ticket.
Parking at Autzen Stadium
The official parking page describes all parking spaces in the Autzen Complex as reserved, other than day-of-game ADA spaces. Car spaces are 9×20 and RV spaces are 18×40. Autzen lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m. The official page does not list a single day-of price for general lots in the text ThrillZing reviewed, so use the official parking page and gameday map for lot options and current prices.
Accessible parking is available through Entry 5 off Leo Harris Parkway for $40. A DMV-issued placard and proof of placard ownership are required, and the lot is first come, first served. Once it is full, ADA patrons are directed to the ADA-compliant shuttle system. Questions can go to gingers@uoregon.edu.
Tailgating Rules
Tailgating in Autzen lots is meant for small family and friend gatherings, and everything must stay within your assigned space (9×20 for cars, 18×40 for RVs). Lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m., so an early kickoff does not move the opening time earlier than that. The official pages ThrillZing reviewed do not state grill or tent rules, so check the official parking page and the current Autzen gameday map. Outside alcohol is not permitted inside the stadium.
Getting to Autzen Stadium
The stadium sits on the north bank of the Willamette River, about a quarter mile north of the main campus, and the official site describes it as easily reached by a scenic footbridge. It is next to Alton Baker Park.
Oregon runs a gameday shuttle system, listed on the official site as Gameday Shuttles. Shuttle fares and pickup locations change by season, so use the official shuttle page rather than a third-party listing. The official page does not list a rideshare zone.
For disabled and senior patrons, a courtesy tram runs from the lower concourse into the stadium. It operates a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour after the game ends, depending on demand.
Best Seats and Seat Views
Autzen is a single bowl, so most seats are close to the field. The 2002 renovation added 12,000 seats and 32 luxury boxes to the south side, and the press box sits on the south side too. Fans who want a club setting can look at the OCCU Club at Autzen, a 10,000-square-foot entertainment center.
Alcohol consumption is not permitted in student seating areas, so families and fans who want a beer at their seats should avoid those sections. The official page does not say where they are. Accessible seating for wheelchair users and a guest can be arranged through the ticket office at 1-800-WEBFOOT.
For sun and shade at a specific seat, use the official seating map and check the kickoff time, since the angle of the sun changes through the afternoon.
Food and Drink
Beer and wine are sold at concession stands throughout the stadium. No outside alcohol is allowed, and open plastic beverage containers are only permitted if empty, so plan to fill up inside. Glass, metal and thermos-type containers are not allowed. The official pages ThrillZing reviewed do not say whether concessions are cashless, so check the official Food & Hospitality page.
Autzen Stadium Gameday FAQ
What is the bag policy at Autzen Stadium? Fans may bring one clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse. Only one clear bag per person is allowed. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection, and the official clear bag page makes special consideration for medical needs and infant care.
When do gates open at Autzen Stadium? The official ticket office page lists stadium gates opening 3 hours before kickoff, except the East Gate, which opens 90 minutes before kickoff. Access to the seating bowl is 90 minutes before kickoff. Confirm on the official gameday page, since the ticket office page is older.
Where can I park for a game at Autzen Stadium? The official parking page describes spaces in the Autzen Complex as reserved, other than day-of-game ADA spaces. Lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m. ADA parking is $40 through Entry 5 off Leo Harris Parkway, first come, first served, with a DMV placard. Check the official parking page for other lots and the shuttle system.
Can you tailgate at Autzen Stadium? Yes, in Autzen lots, for small family and friend gatherings within your assigned space. Lots open 6 hours before kickoff, but never before 7:00 a.m. Check the official parking page for other current rules.
Autzen Stadium at a Glance
Team: Oregon Ducks (NCAA FBS). Location: 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, Oregon 97401. Opened: September 23, 1967. Capacity: about 54,000 seated, up to roughly 60,000 with standing-room areas. Playing surface: FieldTurf.
Record attendance: 60,129, set on October 12, 2024, when Oregon beat Ohio State 32-31 — the largest crowd ever recorded at a sporting event in the state of Oregon. Notable fact: the stadium has recorded crowd noise around 127.2 decibels, most famously during a 2007 game against USC.
Capacity & Seating Chart
Autzen’s official seating capacity is about 54,000, though the bowl can hold roughly 60,000 fans when standing-room and premium standing areas are factored in — which is exactly what happened for the 2024 Ohio State game. The stadium is a single-tier, sunken bowl rather than a multi-deck superstructure, which is part of why it feels so much louder and more intense than its seat count suggests.
Seating is split into general lower-bowl sections on the sidelines and end zones, upper-deck sections added in the 2002 expansion, and premium areas including club seats and suites. Exact section-by-section seating charts and view previews are published by the Oregon ticket office and by major ticket marketplaces at the time tickets go on sale, since minor layout details can shift by event.
Tickets & Prices
Oregon football tickets are sold in tiers that vary by opponent, season-ticket status, and how far in advance you buy: general single-game tickets, premium sideline or club seats, and season packages for Duck Athletic Fund members typically cost the most. As with most major college programs, prices swing significantly for marquee non-conference or rivalry games versus lower-demand matchups, so there’s no single fixed price to quote.
Single-game tickets typically go on sale in the summer before each season, with remaining inventory sold through the University of Oregon ticket office and verified resale partners closer to kickoff. For current pricing, on-sale dates, and any concert or event tickets at Autzen, check the official University of Oregon Athletics ticket office page directly.
Why Is Autzen Stadium So Loud?
Game days at Autzen are built around volume. The stadium’s tight, sunken bowl keeps fans close to the field and channels crowd noise back down onto it, giving Oregon a genuine home-field edge against opposing offenses trying to call plays — a phenomenon fans call the ‘Autzen bounce.’ The stadium recorded a deafening 127.2 decibels during a 2007 game against USC, and broadcaster Lee Corso has called it the loudest stadium he’s experienced on a per-fan basis.
The stadium has expanded gradually since its original 41,000-seat capacity in 1967, with the most significant jump coming in 2002 when capacity grew to roughly 54,000. Despite the growth, Autzen has kept its reputation as an intimate, deafening bowl rather than a sprawling mega-stadium.
History and Legacy
Autzen Stadium takes its name from Thomas J. Autzen, a lumber businessman and University of Oregon booster whose family foundation helped fund its construction. Since opening, it has been the site of several defining Oregon football moments, most famously Kenny Wheaton’s game-saving interception return against Washington in 1994, a play still referred to simply as ‘The Pick.’
The playing surface has evolved several times over the decades, moving through AstroTurf, OmniTurf, and NeXturf before the current FieldTurf was installed. Through every renovation, the stadium has remained the beating heart of Oregon football and one of the sport’s most recognizable home-field advantages.
Autzen Stadium visitor and facts guide FAQs
How many people does Autzen Stadium hold?
Autzen Stadium seats about 54,000 fans, with capacity rising to around 60,000 when standing-room areas are included. The current attendance record is 60,129, set on October 12, 2024 against Ohio State.
What is the address of Autzen Stadium?
Autzen Stadium is located at 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, Oregon 97401, on the north bank of the Willamette River near the University of Oregon campus.
What is Autzen Stadium’s bag policy?
Autzen uses a clear bag policy: one clear bag up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ (or a clear 1-gallon plastic bag) plus a small clutch purse per person. Backpacks, opaque purses, and cooler bags are not allowed, and there’s no bag check on-site, so confirm the current rules on the official athletics site before you go.
Where do you park for a game at Autzen Stadium?
Parking is split between permit-only lots closest to the stadium for donors and season-ticket holders and public/overflow lots farther out, including ADA parking in the East Autzen lot. Many fans park in satellite or campus lots and walk in over the Autzen Footbridge or take a game-day shuttle.
When did Autzen Stadium open?
Autzen Stadium opened on September 23, 1967, and has since undergone multiple expansions and renovations, most notably a 2002 upgrade that brought capacity to roughly 54,000.
Why is Autzen Stadium considered so loud?
Its sunken bowl design traps and reflects crowd noise back onto the field, and it has recorded sound levels as high as about 127.2 decibels during games, giving it a reputation as one of the loudest venues in college football on a per-fan basis.
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