It might be an expensive year for Texas Longhorns fans. With expectations high, a schedule filled with epic games and the (possible) final year of Arch Manning behind center for UT, ticket prices for Texas games are already skyrocketing.
Three Texas games are currently the three most expensive tickets in college football for 2026. And the season is still 114 days away.
Texas at Texas A&M on Nov. 27 is the most expensive in the nation, averaging $1,056 per ticket. That game is followed closely by Ohio State at Texas on Sept. 12, averaging $1,010 a ticket. The Red River Rivalry on Oct. 10 comes in third with an average of $907 per ticket.
The Longhorns are the hottest brand in the sport with the most well-known player in college football. The Horns are always a the biggest road draw at any stadium they visit. The Longhorns are typically the most expensive home game on any opposing team’s schedule.
In addition to the three UT games top three nationally, Texas is also the most expensive ticket at Neyland Stadium against Tennessee on Sept. 26, beating out the game against rival Alabama. Texas is also the most expensive at Death Valley against LSU at Missouri. And with Steve Sarkisian’s comments about Ole Miss, the prices will undoubtedly sour for the Rebels visit to DKR.
1. Texas Longhorns at Texas A&M Aggies – Nov. 27
It’s not surprising the Lone Star Showdown tops the list of most expensive tickets for Texas. Both the Horns and Aggies have national title aspirations. The Aggies will always be eager to see the Longhorns come to town in hopes this is the year A&M finally wins.
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2. Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas Longhorns – Sept. 12
This year’s Ohio State game probably won’t reach the hype of last year’s clash in Columbus. In 2025, Arch Manning was beginning his career as the Longhorns starter and the Buckeyes were the defending national champions. The game was also in Week 1, which contributed to the buildup.
But this year’s clash might be even more important. Texas has a better team and are the host. UT will be expected to win in the Week 2 matchup.
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3. Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Dallas) – Oct. 10
The Red River Shootout against the Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas is always one of the Longhorns most expensive tickets each year. This year is no exception.
Sitting in the upper deck for the 2026 clash costs over $500 dollars. OU, who returns quarterback John Mateer, have high hopes of being a dark horse in the SEC this season.
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This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Longhorns are most expensive college football tickets in 2026
Reporting by Trey Luerssen, Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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