Hook ‘em or boomer sooner?! It's time to make your plans for the epic Red River Showdown! We’ve rounded up spots in DFW to watch the Red River rivalry game with themed drinks, live music, and epic specials! The game kicks off at 2:30pm on October 11th, but there are plenty of happenings around town before, during, and after the game!
Updated September 2025
HAPPIEST HOUR
Catch the rivalry game on 40+ big-screen TVs inside and jumbo LED screens on the rooftop! Happiest Hour is kicking the party off early with an 818 Tequila Tailgate, Followed by an epic watch party, with shareable cocktails, over 30 beers on tap, and game day eats like XL Loaded Cheddar Fries, Nacho Towers, and Foot-Long Mozzarella Logs. After the game, the fun continues with an after-party featuring a live DJ!
Date & time: October 11th, doors open at 9am, after party until 10pm
Price: $25 general admission, $50 VIP
Harwood District | Directions
MORE EVENTS & WATCH PARTIES
Legacy Hall Red River Watch Party
AT&T DISCOVERY DISTRICT PRE-GAME PEP RALLY
Join the Dallas UT Alumni Chapter for a Bash Before the Clash and Beat OU! Pep Rally! Mix and mingle with UT Longhorns, enjoy eats and drinks, and dance to a live DJ. Then, the fun continues with a pep rally on the lawn, singing chants and the Fight Song!
Date & time: October 10th from 7pm to 10pm
Price: $25 general admission, $100 VIP
Downtown | Directions
ROUND-UP SALOON TX/OU LGBTQ+ Alumni Happy Hour
The University of Texas Pride Alumni Network is hosting their 14th Annual OUT in Dallas TX/OU LGBTQ+ Alumni Happy Hour! Mingle and free pizza, drink specials, patio games, giveaways, and performances from drag queens and the Longhorn Band!
Date & time: October 10th from 6pm to 9pm
Price: Free
Oak Lawn | Directions
Christie’s
This massive sports bar is hosting a lively pregame, watch party, and after party to keep the fun going all day long! Enjoy Texas and OU-themed shots, game day food platters, bottle specials, and more! Reservations are highly recommended and tend to fill up by October 1st!
Date & time: October 11th from 10am to 2am
Price: Free
Lower Greenville | Directions
Hero
For an elevated sports bar vibe, head to Hero in Victory Park! They’ll be offering brunch in the morning so you can fuel up for the game, along with drink specials galore during the game: $5 Happy Dads, $5 Sip Margs, $2 off College Cooler cocktails, and TX vs OU special-themed shots and drinks! Plus, enjoy live DJs, face painting, and a permanent jewelry pop-up! Reservations are highly encouraged.
Date & time: October 11th from 10am to 10pm
Price: Free
Victory Park | Directions
Lawnie’s
Head to this hopping patio bar for a massive watch party with the game on multiple TVs and DJ WUKI spinning tunes after the game ends! Reservations are available and recommended.
Date & time: October 11th at 11am
Price: Free
Henderson | Directions
LEGACY HALL
Head to one of our favorite food halls to catch the game on a 24-foot LED screen in the Lexus Box Garden! The festivities kick off with a DJ pre-party, plus photo opps, face painting, and giveaways. Plus, enjoy special TX/OU cocktails and an after-party complete with an Alex Lambert concert. And, if you work up an appetite cheering on your team, feast on both game day and State Fair themed eats like the TX/OU Roll from Horu Sushi, Bang Bang Shrimp from Hibachi Ramen, and more. (Pictured)
Date & time: October 11th from 12:30pm to 6pm
Price: Free
Plano | Directions
OVER UNDER AT THE VILLAGE
This epic watch party will have two floors showing the game! While you watch, enjoy game day food and drink specials, enter in gameday giveaways, and enjoy a DJ spinning tunes during halftime and commercial breaks!
Date & time: October 11th from 2:30pm to 6pm
Price: Free, RSVP for giveaway entries, table reservations vary
Northeast Dallas | Directions
THE RUSTIC
Enjoy a Friday Night Pre-Game party, a Saturday watch party, and a Sunday hangover brunch at this chill patio! The weekend kicks off with dueling pianos on Friday night, and Saturday will feature a full themed party with a big screen, drink specials, fun activations, and The Ticket broadcasting live from The Rustic stage! Stop by after the festivities on Sunday for a brunch menu that'll cure your Sunday scaries.
Date & time: October 10th through the 12th, times vary
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
The Revel Patio Grill
For drink deals galore, bring the party to The Revel! They’ll be serving up crawfish, and happy hour prices all day long. Sip $4 wells, $1.75 off all craft cocktails, frozen margaritas, and spirits, $1.50 off all wines, $1 off all beer!
Date & time: October 11th at 2:30pm
Price: Free
Frisco | Directions
The Village Country Club: Stadium Splash
Enjoy a Vegas-style pool party right here in Dallas! Catch the game on LED screens while you swim in the pool or lounge in a cabana, with live DJs spinning tunes between plays. Plus, game-day bites, a swim-up bar, and bottle service will be available.
Date & time: October 11th from 10am to 10pm
Price: Free
Northeast Dallas | Directions
THIRSTY LION EULESS
The Fort Worth Texas Exes (UT alumni) chapter is hosting a watch party at this classy yet casual gastropub! Cheer with your fellow Longhorn fans while you enjoy a full menu of all your favorite sports bar eats and drinks.
Date & time: October 11 from 1:30pm to 6pm
Price: Free
Euless | Directions
