Born in 2025 in Edinburg, Texas, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros football brings Division I FCS Saturdays to a region that lives for live sports. The Vaqueros launch in the United Athletic Conference, with early milestones that include the hiring of founding head coach Travis Bush and Valley-wide showcases that signaled serious momentum. Expect new South Texas rivalries to take shape fast as the program writes its first chapters and targets future conference titles.

Game day reflects the Valley: tailgates that stretch from brisket to tacos, the thrum of the Marching Vaqueros, and Mariachi Aztlán amplifying school pride. With home dates in both Edinburg and Brownsville, the Vaqueros deliver a community-wide experience, complete with a lively student section and traditions like the Vaquero Walk that turn every kickoff into a can’t-miss celebration.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football Stadium and Game Day Information

Home venue: H-E-B Park in Edinburg, Texas; select games may be played at Sams Memorial Stadium in Brownsville, Texas.
Capacity: 9,735 at H-E-B Park; about 10,000 at Sams Memorial Stadium for football.
Parking: On-site paid lots at both venues; buy parking passes in advance when available or pay on arrival. Rideshare works well and public transit is limited, so plan to drive or use rideshare; check for any UTRGV game-day shuttles if announced.
Cheapest month to attend a game: September.
Nearby eats and attractions: The Quarter New Orleans Kitchen and Tap Room, University Draft House, and Taco Palenque in Edinburg; Bert Ogden Arena and the Museum of South Texas History are short rides away.

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UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football vs. Nicholls St on November 08, 2025
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UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football Schedule and Ticket Prices

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2026 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football dates. For all available tickets and to find events near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.

DATE	CITY	VENUE	LOWEST PRICE
08/29/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$300
09/05/2026	San Antonio, TX	Alamodome	$85
09/19/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$274
09/26/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$274
10/03/2026	Commerce, TX	Memorial Stadium - Commerce	$52
10/10/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$274
10/17/2026	San Antonio, TX	Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium	$52
10/31/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$274
11/07/2026	Natchitoches, LA	Harry Turpin Stadium	$52
11/14/2026	Edinburg, TX	UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium	$274
11/21/2026	Houston, TX	Husky Stadium - TX	$52