SMU Mustangs road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ SMU Mustangs tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Nearest major airport is Dallas Love Field (DAL) — about 5 mi / 10 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the SMU Mustangs play?
The SMU Mustangs play home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
What airport do you fly into for a SMU Mustangs game?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest major airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Gerald J. Ford Stadium — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Gerald J. Ford Stadium?
Season-pass holders use assigned paid lots; other fans can park at DART SMU/Mockingbird Station lots, though parking there is not recommended due to construction, or at E…
How do you get to Gerald J. Ford Stadium without a car?
Ride DART's Red, Orange or Blue line to SMU/Mockingbird Station, then walk or take the SMU Red Express shuttle to the stadium.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Gerald J. Ford Stadium fan guide
Parking
Season-pass holders use assigned paid lots; other fans can park at DART SMU/Mockingbird Station lots, though parking there is not recommended due to construction, or at Energy Square Garage next to Lovers Lane Station (5603 Milton St).
Getting there
Ride DART's Red, Orange or Blue line to SMU/Mockingbird Station, then walk or take the SMU Red Express shuttle to the stadium.
Bar scene
SMU Boulevards rather than tailgates: tents and food line Bishop Boulevard's medians between Dallas Hall and Mockingbird Lane.
Insider tips
- Take DART to skip parking
- Boulevard spots need SMU request
- Fan zone opens 3 hours early
📺 Where to watch the Mustangs
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Dallas
Big Texas energy — steak, BBQ and a walkable arts district downtown.
- Deep Ellum — Tacos, music and late-night eats.
- Dallas Museum of Art — Free, and big.
- The Katy Trail — 3.5-mi rail-trail through the city.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Dallas: Dallas Stars · Dallas Mavericks
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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