UC Davis Football at SMU

Travel guide for Aggie families and fans heading to Dallas: airports, rental cars, hotels, parking, rideshare, the stadium and the watch party back home in Davis. Info from SMU Athletics; confirm details with the SMU Ticket Office before you go.

Hosted by SMU Mustangs / UC Davis Aggies

• Buy Tickets — SMU Ticket Office — general — Official SMU tickets — Buy through the official SMU Athletics ticket office. Questions: (214) 768-2904 or tickets@smu.edu. Download tickets to your phone wallet before you arrive.
• Visitor Section — gate — Where Aggie fans sit — check before you go — Check before you go: ask the SMU Ticket Office — (214) 768-2904 — or UC Davis Athletics for the visiting-fan section before buying. All seats in Ford Stadium are reserved.
• SMU Campus Bookstore — general — Official campus gear — Stock up on official SMU Mustangs gear and apparel on campus.
• ADA Entrance — gate — Accessible drop-off at Gate 2 — ADA drop-off is permitted at Gate 2. ADA seating is on the top row of the lower level, and ADA spaces are in every cash and credential lot. Golf cart shuttles: ask a parking attendant or call (214) 768-1111.
• Guest Services — gate — Behind section 117 — Guest Services is behind section 117 — help, lost and found, stroller check and re-entry exceptions.
• Seating Map — gate — Stadium sections & levels — Lower bowl and upper concourse overview for Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
• Main Entrance Gate — gate — Primary fan entrance — Main entry gate located on the east concourse near Doak Walker Plaza.
• Box Office — gate — Will Call · between Gates 3 & 4 — Will Call is at the main box office on the northwest corner of Ford Stadium, between Gates 3 and 4. Opens about 3 hours before kickoff. Ticket Office: (214) 768-2904.
• Stadium Team Store — gate — Official game day merch — Gear up with Mustang apperal and souvenir items inside the concourse.
• Main Concourse Restrooms — gate — Restroom facilities — Accessible restrooms located throughout the lower and upper concourses.
• First Aid Station — gate — Medical assistance — Staffed medical personnel available on the concourse level for emergencies.
• Sheraton Dallas Hotel — lodging — 400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
• Mustang Parking Garage — parking — Game day parking — Game day parking is sold through the SMU Athletic Ticket Office — (214) 768-4263. No RV parking on campus on game days. Check the official parking map for visitor-friendly cash lots.
• Watch on TV — general — Live Broadcast — Check before you go: confirm the TV or streaming channel on the SMU or UC Davis football schedule page the week of the game.
• Dallas Love Field Airport — transportation — DAL · about 4 miles west of campus — Closest airport to SMU (Southwest, Delta, Alaska, United). About 10–15 minutes to campus by car. Rental cars are in the garage across from the terminal.
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport — transportation — DFW · about 25 miles northwest — Largest airport in the area with the most nonstop flights from Sacramento (SMF) and the Bay Area. Plan 30–45 minutes to campus, longer in traffic.
• DFW Rental Car Center — transportation — All major rental companies — One consolidated rental car center for DFW, reached by a free shuttle bus from every terminal.
• Energy Square Garage — Free Shuttle — parking — Free game day shuttle to campus — SMU runs a free game day shuttle from Energy Square Garage. Shuttle stops are at Energy Square and at SMU Boulevard & Central Expressway.
• Box Office Opens — event — Will Call · between Gates 3 & 4
• Stadium Gates Open — event — Ford Stadium
• Kickoff: UC Davis at SMU — event — Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 3:00 PM Central
• Watch Party at Woodstock's Davis — event — Can't make the trip? Watch with Aggie fans · 219 G St, Davis — The official UC Davis Football watch party for away games is at Woodstock's in Downtown Davis.
• Gerald J. Ford Stadium — gate — Home of SMU Football — 5801 Bush Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Main stadium anchor for SMU game day.
• Weather at Kickoff — general — Forecast for Dallas, TX — Check live temperature, wind, and precipitation before heading out.
• Rideshare Drop-off & Pick-up — parking — Uber & Lyft · Binkley Ave — Official campus drop-off and pick-up is on Binkley Avenue between Moody Coliseum and Moody Garage. Expect heavy traffic after the game — walk a few blocks off campus for a faster pickup.
• SMU/Mockingbird DART Station — transportation — Light Rail Stop — Take the DART Red, Orange, or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station and use the campus shuttle.
• The Beeman Hotel — lodging — Walking distance hotel — Boutique hotel located right across US-75 from SMU campus.
• The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection — lodging — Luxury hotel near SMU — Upscale stay near Mockingbird Station with fine dining and luxury amenities.
• Burger House — restaurants — Classic SMU burger joint — Historic local favorite in Snider Plaza known for seasoned salt burgers and milkshakes.
• Sheraton Dallas Hotel — lodging — 400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA