Razorback fans in Central Arkansas are set to cheer on their team at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock for several upcoming seasons. The University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism have expanded their agreement, ensuring that War Memorial Stadium will continue to be a significant venue for Razorback football. This updated agreement not only adds more games to Little Rock but also extends the partnership through the 2025 season, solidifying the stadium’s role in the Razorbacks’ schedule.
Under the amended agreement, War Memorial Stadium will host a series of exciting in-state matchups. Fans can look forward to seeing the Razorbacks face off against UAPB in both 2021 and 2024, and Arkansas State in 2025. Adding to the excitement, a game against Western Carolina is also scheduled at War Memorial Stadium for the 2023 season. These games promise to bring high-energy college football action to Little Rock, making War Memorial Stadium a central point for Arkansas football enthusiasts.
This strategic move to include more games at War Memorial Stadium underlines the University of Arkansas’s commitment to its statewide fanbase. As stated by Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics, “The Razorback program belongs to our entire state, and it is important that we continue to maintain a presence in Central Arkansas.” Hosting games at War Memorial Stadium ensures that fans across Arkansas have the opportunity to experience Razorback football firsthand.
Simultaneously, the agreement also addresses the importance of on-campus SEC games for the program. Games against Missouri, previously considered for War Memorial Stadium, will now be played at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. This decision allows the University to showcase its campus and facilities to potential student-athletes during Southeastern Conference matchups, a crucial aspect of recruitment and program growth.
Stacy Hurst, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, highlighted the mutual benefits of this partnership. “We value our partnership with the University of Arkansas and Razorback Football, and want to contribute to the overall success of the program,” Hurst commented. She also noted the improvements to War Memorial Stadium, ensuring an enhanced game-day experience for fans attending these intrastate competitions.
In addition to the War Memorial Stadium announcements, the Razorbacks have also added a non-conference home game against UAB in Fayetteville in 2024. This game further enriches the Razorback football schedule and provides another opportunity for fans to support their team.
Updated Razorback Football Schedule Highlights:
| Year | Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Oct 23 | UAPB | War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock |
| 2021 | Nov 27 | Missouri | Fayetteville |
| 2023 | Sep 2 | Western Carolina | War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock |
| 2023 | Nov 25 | Missouri | Fayetteville |
| 2024 | Aug 31 | UAPB | War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock |
| 2024 | Sep 14 | UAB | Fayetteville |
| 2025 | Sep 6 | Arkansas State | War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock |
This revised schedule reflects a balanced approach, maintaining a strong presence for Razorback football in Little Rock at the historic War Memorial Stadium while ensuring key SEC matchups are showcased in Fayetteville. For fans in Central Arkansas and across the state, the future of Razorback football at War Memorial Stadium looks bright and full of exciting gridiron action.
