Razorback Stadium’s official capacity is 76,212, making Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium the home of Arkansas football one of the largest venues in the Southeastern Conference. On a sellout Saturday that number can get even bigger — the stadium’s all-time attendance record is 76,808, set against Alabama on September 25, 2010.
That capacity is the result of nearly nine decades of expansion. Arkansas football started here in 1938 with room for about 13,500 fans, and repeated expansions since then — most recently a 2016-2018 rebuild — turned it into the bowl that seats over 76,000 today. Here’s exactly how many people Razorback Stadium holds, how it got that big, and what to know before you go.
Quick Answer
Razorback Stadium holds 76,212 people. That’s been the official seating capacity for Arkansas football since the 2018 season, making it the largest stadium in Arkansas and one of the bigger venues in the SEC. The stadium’s all-time attendance record is 76,808, reached when standing-room crowds pushed the head count past the official seat total for a 2010 game against Alabama.
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How Many Seats Are in Razorback Stadium?
The current, official seat count at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is 76,212 — a number that hasn’t changed since the north end zone rebuild wrapped up in 2018. That figure covers general seating, club seats, and suites, and it’s the number you’ll see listed by the Arkansas Razorbacks and SEC record books as the stadium’s capacity.
Attendance can run higher than the official capacity on big game days, since standing-room areas and sideline overflow aren’t counted in the 76,212 seat total. The stadium’s attendance record, 76,808 fans for the September 25, 2010 game against Alabama, is the clearest example of how many people can actually fit inside on a packed Saturday.
Capacity History: From 13,500 Seats to Today’s 76,212
Razorback Stadium opened on September 24, 1938, with roughly 13,500 seats, built with support from the Works Progress Administration. Arkansas beat Oklahoma A&M 27-7 in the first game there.
The seat count grew in stages over the decades, reaching roughly 51,000-52,000 by the 1990s. A $21 million gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation funded a major 2000-2001 renovation that expanded the bowl to about 72,000 permanent seats plus temporary bleachers — the project that led to the Reynolds name in 2001. The most recent expansion, a roughly $160 million north end-zone project built from 2016 to 2018 that also tore down the old Broyles Athletic Center, brought the stadium to its current 76,212-seat capacity and added new club seating, suites, and a large video board.
A Stadium With Several Names
The venue has carried four names in its history: University Stadium at its 1938 opening, Bailey Stadium starting that October (after Governor Carl E. Bailey), Razorback Stadium from 1941 on, and Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium since 2001, following the Reynolds Foundation’s gift toward the stadium’s expansion.
A fifth name is coming. The University of Arkansas announced a 13-year naming-rights partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union on June 24, 2026; the venue is scheduled to become CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium on July 1, 2027. It is still called Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for the 2026 season.
Turf, Trivia and Traditions
The playing field is Frank Broyles Field, dedicated November 3, 2007, for the longtime Arkansas coach and athletic director. The surface has changed several times: natural grass from 1938 to 1968, AstroTurf from 1969 to 1994, grass again, FieldTurf from 2008 to 2018, and natural grass since 2019.
Arkansas has also split home games with War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock since 1948, and Razorback Stadium has hosted concerts beyond football — Garth Brooks’ stadium tour stop there drew a crowd of more than 82,000.
Bag Policy at Razorback Stadium
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Arkansas uses a clear-bag policy at Razorback Stadium. Allowed bags are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, or a small clutch-style bag no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (with or without a strap). Fans carrying required medical supplies are exempt from the clear-bag rule but must go through the bag check line for screening; childcare items such as diapers are permitted but must be carried in an approved clear bag.
Policies are refined most offseasons, so confirm the current bag list and any new restrictions on the official Arkansas Razorbacks athletics site before you pack for gameday.
Parking and Tailgating
Free public parking is available east of Razorback Road in a large paved lot (1,800+ spaces) and west of Beechwood Street. Paid parking is available in the Harmon Avenue, Spring Street, and West Avenue parking garages near campus, and several lots closest to the stadium are reserved for Razorback Foundation members on game days.
Tailgating centers on The Gardens south of the stadium near Bud Walton Arena, along with Victory Village’s catered tailgate spaces on the stadium’s north, south, and east sides, plus the green spaces and priority lots around the venue. Most game-day lots close to new arrivals at midnight before the game and reopen about eight hours before kickoff (subject to Razorback Foundation discretion), so plan an early arrival for a good tailgate spot.
Gates, Entry Times and Best Seats
Public gates typically open about 90 minutes before kickoff, with suite holders allowed in roughly two hours early; exact times are listed in each week’s gameday guide. Students line up at Gate 17 for The Trough, Arkansas’s student section, and arriving early matters most for marquee games.
For sightlines, the lower-level sections on the sidelines (particularly west side, facing the afternoon sun from the east stands) offer the closest views to the field, while upper-deck east and west sections give a fuller view of the video boards and overall bowl. The south end and club levels tend to have more covered or shaded concourse space than the open north end.
Getting There: Rideshare and Shuttles
Rideshare drop-off and pickup is typically set at Dickson Street and McIlroy Avenue, though some games route Uber and Lyft to the Union Mall instead — check the week’s gameday guide for the exact spot. Free public shuttles usually start running about three hours before kickoff from Road Hog Park, the East Baum Stadium lot, designated ADA lots, and the Walton Arts Center, dropping fans near Gates 1, 10, and 16, and they keep running after the game until lots clear out.
Concessions and Alcohol
Beer and wine are sold at roughly a dozen stationary concourse locations on the east, west, and south sides of the stadium (alcohol isn’t sold near the student section). Purchases are limited to two servings per transaction, sales stop at the end of the third quarter, and drinks can be carried to your seat anywhere except the student section.
Accessibility
Razorback Stadium has 16 public elevators spread around the concourse at Gates 1, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16. Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is located behind sections 121-128 on the south side (Gate 1), in front of sections 115, 116, 118, and 119 on the east side (Gates 15-16), and in upper-deck sections 509-519. Gates 1 and 16 give the easiest access to accessible seating and elevators, and accessible tickets can be arranged in advance through the Razorback Ticket Center.
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Razorback Stadium capacity FAQs
How many people does Razorback Stadium hold?
76,212. That’s been the official capacity of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium since the 2018 renovation.
How many seats are in Razorback Stadium?
76,212 permanent seats, covering general seating, club seats, and suites across the stadium’s bowl.
How many people can fit in Razorback Stadium?
Up to 76,808 at a time, which is the stadium’s all-time attendance record, set against Alabama on September 25, 2010 — standing-room crowds pushed the head count above the official 76,212 seat capacity that day.
How many people does the Arkansas football stadium hold?
The Arkansas Razorbacks’ home, Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, holds 76,212 fans. Arkansas also plays some home games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, which has a separate, smaller capacity.
When did Razorback Stadium open?
It opened on September 24, 1938, with about 13,500 seats, and Arkansas beat Oklahoma A&M 27-7 in the first game there.
What is Razorback Stadium’s new name?
Arkansas announced on June 24, 2026, that the stadium will become CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium under a 13-year naming-rights deal, effective July 1, 2027. It’s still Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for the 2026 season.
Where do students sit at Razorback Stadium?
Students sit in The Trough and enter through Gate 17; arriving early is important for high-demand games.
Can I bring a bag into Razorback Stadium?
Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ are allowed, per the stadium’s clear-bag policy.
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