Section 26 at Cotton Bowl Stadium

- Sideline seating on the lower level is made up of the best seats at the Cotton Bowl. Sections 6 and 24 are directly at midfield and behind the player benches. The home team bench is on the SW side of the stadium behind sections 5-7, while the visiting team is on the opposite end of the field. There are a limited number of chairback seats located in the middle rows of Section 6. To most, these are the best seats at the Cotton Bowl. They'll have the sun setting behind them, they'll have the luxury of a seatback and the view of the field can't be beat. With the entrance to each section located at the top, fans sitting in the lower rows will have the longest walk to their seats. In some cases, this hike could be as many as 60 rows of stairs. 

(2026 Review) - Lower Level: Oklahoma seating includes Sections 25-36 and 1-5.  Upper Level: Oklahoma fans are also seated in Sections 129-144 and 101-105.  Midfield Sections: Sections 6 and 24 in the lower level, along with Sections 106 and 128 in the upper level, are split evenly between Texas and Oklahoma fans.  Seat Tip: Some sections include bleacher seats with backs, while others feature traditional bleacher seating without backs.  Who Should Sit Here  These sections are ideal for Oklahoma fans who want to be surrounded by fellow Sooners supporters during the Red River Showdown. If you're looking for a true Oklahoma fan atmosphere, choosing one of the dedicated Oklahoma sections provides the best experience.  Oklahoma Seating Details  Oklahoma seating is divided between the lower and upper levels of the Cotton Bowl. The lower level includes Sections 25-36 and 1-5. The upper level includes Sections 129-144 and 101-105. Midfield Sections 6, 24, 106, and 128 are shared evenly between Texas and Oklahoma fans.  Seating with Backs  In Sections 1-5, all rows above Row 17 have bleacher seats with backs.  Seats with backs begin at Row 14 in Section 2, Row 10 in Section 3, Row 6 in Section 4, and Row 3 in Section 5.  In the upper level, the first five rows of Sections 137-141 have seat backs. All other upper-level Oklahoma sections feature bleacher seating without backs.