Gerald J. Ford Stadium - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
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Lindbergh31
72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Gerald Ford Stadium is a great place to watch a football game. Most of the time the stadium is not sold out so you can stretch out a bit and be able to find great seats on the 50 yard line. Prices in the concession stands are fair and it is easy to park on side streets for free. Great time and affordable for the entire family.
Written November 25, 2012
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Carlos P
San Antonio, TX171 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Friends
We came to the stadium on a pandemic year so it’s a little hard to imagine what a game with an actual crowd would be like so I have to rate it on location- easy to get to, close to downtown, size - big but really no bad seats in the house, and overall atmosphere- even with reduced attendance, the intimacy of the venue overcame for the lack of a full stadium. I would come back to a game here.
Written February 6, 2021
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c3a3m3
Miami1,002 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Friends
This was named after the businessman, Gerald J. Ford who is a 1966 alumni of SMU after donating $20 million to SMU.
Written March 21, 2018
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ColinDCwmbran_Wales
Brecon, UK57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • Solo
This is a newish 32,000 capacity stadium on the campus of SMU University.
Horseshoe in design with 2 tiers of seating, except for the usual executive box / press facility glass structure on the home side of the field.
The open end of the horseshoe is taken up by by a grass bank with a large screen score board and children's play area.
One of the cleanest stadiums I have ever been in but it could do with upgrading the seating to seats as benches are not fit for purpose in the 21st century.
Was there on a glorious sunny day so saw the stadium in all it's glory but there is no cover anywhere so wrap up warm or the rain if the weathet is bad
Written December 1, 2016
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slash45
Dallas, TX68 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2013 • Friends
I have season tickets to SMU football since its the only football in Dallas. Stadium is accessible from DART Mockingbird station. You can either walk or take a shuttle across the freeway to the stadium. Lots of food options outside. Inside has the usual stadium options and a food truck in the endzone.
Written October 16, 2014
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s2mc
Plano, Texas222 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2012 • Family
Background: I earned a graduate degree from SMU in the early 1980's when games were played in Texas Stadium with no atmosphere. I avoided the team for over 20 years.

Fast forward past the Death Penalty to the incredible decision to totally renovate the 1920's Ownby Stadium and return to the SMU campus and create a more intimate college experience And, wow, what a job they've done in just a few years.

Getting to the game is easy with DART and SMU provides a courtesy shuttle from nearby Mockingbird Station, with free parking. Much easier and cheaper than parking on campus.

For starters, the Ponies don't tailgate, they "Boulevard" along the shaded tree-lined Bishop Ave. There's lots of food (often free) and fellowship for fans and visitors. The new Corral with lots of HDTV just opened, but I haven't visited yet.The SMU Alumni Band performs a pregame concert. And, about 45 minutes prior to kickoff, Peruna, cheer squads, and the Best Dressed Band in the Land march them to the stadium to the stadium. Consistently nominated as a top-20 tailgating experience.

The stadium seats about 32,000 and is cozy with an open grassy and slanted end zone with some kid activities. Good for younger kids, catch, frisbee, and a picnic. Basic tickets run $20-$35, except for when the big boys come to town.

Food options aren't vast but decent and most of us have already gorged on food and beer on the Boulevard anyway. Bottled water is $4, but you can't bring in your own unless it's well hidden.

The Mustang Band is the Hub of the SMU Spirit before, during, and after the game, with a short post-game concert. Even opposing fans tend to cheer Peruna as the little horse races across the field.

SMU football games are a remnder of what college football should be, rather than what it has often become. We meet lots of people with no ties to either school school just for that reason.
Written September 12, 2012
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texaswillie
Dallas, TX7,534 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This is just a college football stadium at SMU. Go there for a SMU football game and nothing else. located in a very hard to find parking space neighborhood.
Written December 29, 2011
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Madison1234
Madison, WI3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2011
Great time, tour through player and cheerleader locker rooms. Actually went on the field for great pictures.
Written June 27, 2011
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Douglas P
Hamilton, GA728 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Family
It is probably best to ‘caveat’ this review with a comment that you should attend the SMU Mustang football team is on an unbeaten streak and beats the visiting team! The stadium is built into the ground slightly so that the south end is mainly a grassy hill that you can sit on and “picnic.” The outside is brick which gives it an “old world” look which is quite beautiful. THe field is turf and very soft. The facilities including the bathrooms were very nice. The servings during the game ranged from hot dogs to beer and pretzels. The wine option was Chardonnay (for those who were wondering). I was surprised since I attended on an NCAA-sanctioned event which typically prohibits this.
Written October 20, 2019
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sando93
Woodstock, GA92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Family
This was a nice family fun atmosphere. Was able to watch the NFL draft on the big screen and walk to the neighboring food spots to eat. Great layout- great location. Love the memorabilia. Food was good too!!
Written April 30, 2018
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