The gameday atmosphere at an Ole Miss Rebels home game ranks among the best in football. Much of that is because Ole Miss is widely regarded as having some of the best fans and the absolute best tailgating in college football. The Grove is the legendary tailgate area at Ole Miss Rebels home games. Located just steps from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the 10-acre area fills up on game day with huge crowds that take tailgating to another level. Red and blue tents stretch as far as the eye can see and everyone is sipping on their favorite drink. Tailgates with white table clothes, silverware and delicious food have been the norm for decades. A visitor to the Grove will hear Ole Miss fans chant “hotty toddy” throughout the afternoon and right up through kickoff. The Rebels have been playing football since 1902, so their rich traditions have been cultivated over a century.
The biggest Ole Miss home games are when their SEC West rivals come into Oxford, including Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Mississippi State. The Rebels will also draw capacity crowds for Georgia, South Carolina in Tennessee in the years they play. Ole Miss fans are some of the best in college football, and they have high expectations for their team. In 2023, the expect to see Ole Miss competing for a spot in the SEC Championship Game and securing an invitation to a top bowl game.
Egg Bowl Tickets
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Egg Bowl tickets are some of the most sought-after tickets in the southeast as these two rivals clash on Thanksgiving night. The Battle for the Golden Egg. "The Egg Bowl", as it is known, was first played in 1901 and is still the game that determines supremacy in college football - at least in the state of Mississippi. The Egg Bowl rotates each year between Oxford and Starkville, but regardless of the location this game draws a huge crowd.
Ole Miss Biggest Games
- vs Alabama
- vs Auburn
- vs Florida
- vs Georgia
- vs Mississippi State (Egg Bowl)
- vs Oklahoma
- vs Tennessee
- vs Texas
Ole Miss tickets are available to purchase for all games at Vaught-Hemingway, as well as, away games, neutral site games and bowl games. There are typically a variety of good options available to purchase for home games from Endzone Seats (Section S4-S8 & N4-N8) to Lower-Level Sideline Seats behind the Ole Miss Bench (Sections B-H). Fans can choose to purchase an individual game, or buy Ole Miss Season Tickets which include every 2023 regular-season home game. Fans who want a seamless gameday experience can pre-purchase an Ole Miss parking pass to speed up their arrival on gameday. Getting there faster, means more time for tailgating.
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