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Boomer Sooner
The Pride of Oklahoma leads the crowd in the iconic "Boomer Sooner" chant after every score.
stadium · Norman
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
“The Palace on the Prairie”
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1923Opened
86,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Legendary Norman football stadium known for “Boomer Sooner” traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Palace on the Prairie
- Location
- Norman
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Walk of Champions
The Sooners arrive through cheering fans before entering Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
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Local ExperienceIconic
Campus Corner
Campus Corner — restaurants, bars, and gameday energy steps from Memorial Stadium.
Architecture
Clock Tower
The clock tower near Oklahoma’s football home — a Norman landmark framing Sooner gameday.
Architecture
Switzer Center
The Barry Switzer Center — Oklahoma’s football facility and tribute to the coach who built a dynasty.
Architecture
The Reflecting Pool
The reflecting pool near Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — a serene campus landmark on the walk to Owen Field.
History
Baker Mayfield Statue
Statue of Baker Mayfield — Heisman winner and the swagger that defined a modern Sooner era.
History
Billy Sims Statue
Honors Billy Sims — Heisman-winning running back and an Oklahoma football immortal.
History
Billy Vessels Statue
Commemorates Billy Vessels — Oklahoma’s first Heisman Trophy winner and a cornerstone of Sooner lore.
History
Jason White Statue
Statue of Jason White — Heisman Trophy winner and one of the toughest quarterbacks in Sooner history.
History
Kyler Murray Statue
Honors Kyler Murray — Heisman Trophy quarterback and dual-sport legend of Oklahoma athletics.
History
Sam Bradford Statue
Commemorates Sam Bradford — Heisman winner and the quarterback of Oklahoma’s late-2000s powerhouse teams.
History
Steve Owens Statue
Statue of Steve Owens — Heisman-winning running back and Oklahoma legend.
Statue
Barry Switzer Statue
Statue of Barry Switzer — the coach who won three national championships and defined Sooner swagger.
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Statue
Boomer & Sooner Statue
Bronze of Boomer and Sooner, the white ponies that pull the Sooner Schooner.
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Historic Marker
Champions Plaza
Plaza celebrating Oklahoma’s championship tradition around Memorial Stadium.
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Heisman Park
Heisman Park — Oklahoma’s outdoor gallery of Heisman winners, a must-walk shrine of Sooner greatness.
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Legacy Court
Court honoring Sooner football legends around Memorial Stadium.
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Displays
National Championships
Displays of Oklahoma’s national titles at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
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Oklahoma Memorial Plaza
Memorial plaza honoring those the stadium is named for, at the heart of the OU athletics campus.
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Rituals
Pride of Oklahoma
OU’s marching band — Boomer Sooner and the sound of Norman Saturdays.
Rituals
Sooner Schooner
The Sooner Schooner — Oklahoma’s covered-wagon tradition that races across the field after every score.
Through the years
History
Home teams
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