Just Released! Due to Visiting Team Returns, a Limited Number of Tickets Are Now Available for Alabama’s Homecoming Game Against Oklahoma on Nov. 15
The University of Alabama announced on Thursday afternoon that a limited number of tickets for the highly anticipated Homecoming Game against Oklahoma on November 15 are now available to the public—sparking immediate interest across the Crimson Tide fanbase and the broader college football world. These tickets, which have become available due to returned allocations from the visiting team, present a rare and last-minute opportunity for fans to secure a seat inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for what is shaping up to be one of the most electric and meaningful games of the 2025 season.
Originally declared a sellout months ago—shortly after the SEC unveiled its first full season schedule with new conference members including Oklahoma and Texas—this Alabama vs. Oklahoma clash has been circled on calendars nationwide. The fact that it’s Alabama’s Homecoming Game only adds more layers of tradition, energy, and anticipation to an already explosive matchup.
According to Alabama Athletics, the limited ticket release is a result of unused allotments returned by Oklahoma’s ticket office, a common practice in high-stakes matchups but one that rarely yields availability this late in the year. The new wave of tickets was made available through the university’s official ticketing partner, and as expected, demand has surged immediately following the announcement.
“We are thrilled to offer this unexpected opportunity to members of the Crimson Tide community,” Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne said in a statement Thursday. “The Homecoming Game is always a special time in Tuscaloosa, and with Oklahoma making its first-ever visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium as a member of the SEC, this game has national significance. These returned tickets won’t last long, and we encourage fans to act quickly.”
The significance of the matchup cannot be overstated. This marks the first regular-season meeting between Alabama and Oklahoma since the Sooners officially joined the Southeastern Conference, and the storylines are abundant. Two powerhouse programs with championship pedigrees. Two passionate fanbases. Two bluebloods that helped shape the past, present, and future of college football.
For Alabama fans, Homecoming is always a cherished tradition. The weekend is filled with events, reunions, parades, and ceremonies that showcase the university’s proud heritage. Alumni from across the country return to Tuscaloosa, lining The Quad in crimson tents, reliving memories, and creating new ones. This year, that tradition collides with a game of national interest—an SEC showdown with serious postseason implications.
Oklahoma, under second-year head coach Brent Venables, is reloaded and ready to challenge for conference supremacy in their debut SEC campaign. Alabama, now under the guidance of head coach Kalen DeBoer, has already reestablished itself as a dominant force in the post-Saban era. The game on November 15 could very well be a pivotal moment in the SEC title race and the expanded College Football Playoff picture.
That’s exactly why this ticket release has generated such immediate buzz. For fans, it’s more than just a game — it’s a convergence of history, rivalry, and raw competition. Tickets to Bryant-Denny Stadium are always in high demand, but when Homecoming coincides with a game of this magnitude, they become prized commodities.
Even casual fans know the stakes. Alabama vs. Oklahoma has delivered some of the most iconic moments in college football postseason history — from the 2014 Sugar Bowl upset to the 2018 Orange Bowl Playoff semifinal, where Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray dueled under the bright lights. While those were postseason contests, this upcoming Homecoming meeting brings the rivalry to campus turf for the first time in decades — and with more than just bragging rights on the line.
As of this writing, the released tickets include a mix of upper-level bowl seats, a limited number of lower bowl singles, and scattered club seating. According to Alabama Athletics, priority was first given to Tide Pride members on a waitlist, but due to the volume of returned inventory, a small portion has been made available to the general public through the university’s ticketing website and official resale partners.
The rush for tickets has already begun. Social media erupted within minutes of the announcement, with fans scrambling for log-in credentials and Ticketmaster refreshes. Secondary markets have also seen a spike in listings and prices. Upper-deck tickets that would typically go for $150 are now being listed at $250 and above, with lower bowl seats pushing past $500 on some platforms.
This isn’t just a football game — it’s an event, and the price reflects the moment.
Crimson Tide student and lifelong fan Natalie Bryant, a senior majoring in sports management, summed up the atmosphere perfectly: “It’s like the Iron Bowl and Homecoming collided. We all knew this game was going to be crazy, but now that more tickets have been released? It’s going to be the loudest Bryant-Denny has ever been.”
Adding to the appeal is the fact that this may be the last Homecoming game played at night for the foreseeable future. With CBS and ESPN flexing prime-time rights for SEC games, Alabama’s marquee matchups have been increasingly shifted into the evening slot — a move that brings an even more electric feel to a fan base known for its passion and tradition.
The University has also confirmed that the annual Homecoming Parade will take place Saturday morning, with festivities continuing throughout the afternoon leading up to kickoff. The theme this year — “Crimson Legends, Timeless Traditions” — honors not only the great players and coaches of the past but the fan community that has helped make Alabama football what it is today.
Bryant-Denny Stadium is expected to hit full capacity at just over 101,000 seats, and the University has issued several reminders for fans regarding parking, security, and gate entry. With increased traffic due to Homecoming events, the Alabama Department of Public Safety has advised early arrivals and rideshare use wherever possible.
The school’s student section, known as one of the most raucous in the nation, is also preparing for the showdown. Student leaders from the Crimson Chaos organization are planning coordinated chants, signs, and a pre-game display to welcome Oklahoma — and remind them whose house they’ve entered.
“We’re rolling out the full experience,” said junior Jackson Tate, Crimson Chaos’s vice president. “This isn’t just another SEC game. It’s Homecoming, it’s Oklahoma, and it’s personal.”
Meanwhile, the players are locked in.
Senior linebacker Deontae Lawson, one of the team’s vocal leaders, spoke earlier this week about the team’s excitement for the game and the added fuel it brings.
“We know what this game means,” Lawson said. “It’s Homecoming. It’s family. It’s Oklahoma. We’re treating this like a playoff game because that’s what it is.”
Head coach Kalen DeBoer, in his first year at Alabama, has praised the culture of Homecoming and the passion surrounding the program.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this,” DeBoer said. “You can feel it when you walk through the halls or drive through town. The fans, the alumni, the students — they make this place special. We’re proud to represent them on a day like that.”
The message is clear: this game is bigger than football.
For those lucky enough to score one of the newly released tickets, November 15 promises to be a night to remember. The lights of Bryant-Denny will shine, the band will play “Yea Alabama,” and generations of fans will stand shoulder to shoulder, cheering on their team during one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 season.
And for those still hoping to be part of it? The clock is ticking. Tickets are moving fast. The opportunity is rare. The moment is historic.
Roll Tide.
