A Razorback home game already gets your group to Northwest Arkansas. Adding golf on Friday and Sunday turns a one-day trip into a full weekend, and fall is one of the best times of year to play in the Ozarks. This guide covers the rest of the 2026 home schedule, how to split the weekend between the stadium and the course, and where to play and stay.
Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner. We don't sell game tickets and aren't affiliated with the University of Arkansas or any course; we plan the golf, lodging, dinner and rides around your game.
2026 Razorback home games still ahead
As of late September, four home games remain at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville:
- Sat, Oct 10: Tennessee (flex window, 2:30–7 p.m.)
- Sat, Oct 31: Missouri, Halloween weekend (flex window, 2:30–7 p.m.)
- Sat, Nov 14: South Carolina (flex window, 2:30–7 p.m.)
- Sat, Nov 28: LSU, Thanksgiving weekend (early window, 11 a.m.–noon)
Kickoff windows are from the official Arkansas schedule. Exact times for flex games are typically set by TV partners closer to the date, so check arkansasrazorbacks.com before you lock in Saturday plans.
How to split the weekend: golf Friday and Sunday
The simplest rule: keep Saturday for the game. Tailgating, traffic and parking eat most of the day, even for an evening kickoff. Put your rounds on either side.
- Friday: Drive or fly in, check in, and play an afternoon 18 (or a quick 9 if you arrive late). Dinner in downtown Bentonville or on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
- Saturday: Slow breakfast, then head to Fayetteville. For an early-window game like LSU, you'll leave right after breakfast. For a flex-window game, there's time for a short morning 9 if the group insists, but most groups skip it.
- Sunday: Morning tee time, then head home. A 9 a.m. round wraps early enough for a Dallas, Tulsa or Kansas City drive home the same day.
Want a fourth round? Arrive Thursday. That's the difference between our Ozark Weekender (2 nights, 3 rounds, from $449/golfer) and a longer stay-and-play.
Where to play: Fayetteville or Bella Vista?
Stay close to the stadium: StoneBridge Meadows
If your group wants to be near campus and Dickson Street, StoneBridge Meadows in Fayetteville is the natural base. Our Ozark Getaway (3 nights, 4 rounds, from $699/golfer) can include it, with lodging near town.
More golf, more variety: Bella Vista
Bella Vista, about 45 minutes to an hour north of the stadium depending on traffic, has a large collection of public-access courses a few minutes apart, from the championship Highlands course to the relaxed Kingswood and the 9-hole Brittany. You can rent a golf-course home, play a different course each day, and let a driver handle game day. See our Bella Vista golf packages or the full NWA course guide.
A common split: sleep in Bella Vista, golf there Friday and Sunday, and hire a driver for the Saturday round trip to Fayetteville so nobody has to fight game-day parking or skip the tailgate.
Game-day logistics worth knowing
- Clear bags only. Razorback Stadium allows one clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" (or a one-gallon clear freezer bag) plus a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Check the stadium rules before you pack.
- Parking fills up. Campus lots close to the stadium are reserved for season ticket holders. Downtown Fayetteville has public lots, meters and garages; check current rates and plan to arrive early.
- Tailgating. HogTown, the free fan area north of the stadium, opens about four hours before kickoff with music, food trucks and a beer garden, per Experience Fayetteville.
- Lodging books early. Hotels and rentals near campus fill fast for SEC home games, especially Tennessee and LSU weekends. Bella Vista and Bentonville homes are often easier to find for groups of 8+.
Which game weekend fits your group?
Tennessee (Oct 10) is the soonest and usually the most in-demand weekend of the fall, so lodging is the first thing to lock down. Missouri (Oct 31) lands on Halloween weekend, and Mizzou fans are a manageable drive from Kansas City (see golf trips from Kansas City). South Carolina (Nov 14) is a good bet for quieter courses and cool, crisp rounds. LSU (Nov 28) is Thanksgiving weekend, with an early kickoff that frees up Saturday evening for dinner.
Driving in from Texas? Our Dallas golf trip guide covers the drive and the best arrival-day tee times.
What we handle for a game weekend
- Tee times booked and prepaid
- Golf-course home or hotel for the group
- Dinner reservations in Bentonville or Fayetteville
- Private driver for game day (optional)
- XNA airport transfers (optional)
- One itinerary on your phone
Full details are on our Razorback game weekend golf page. Quotes list exactly what's included; course fees vary by course and season, so we price them into your plan rather than guess here.
Questions
Do you sell Razorback game tickets?
No. Buy tickets through official channels. We plan the golf, lodging, dinner and transportation around the game.
How far is Bella Vista from Razorback Stadium?
About 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Game-day traffic is heavier, so many groups book a driver.
Can we golf on game day?
For an evening kickoff, a short morning 9 can work. For early kickoffs like LSU on Nov 28, keep Saturday for the game and golf Friday and Sunday.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Lodging near Fayetteville goes first on SEC home weekends; tee times are easier to add once you have a place to stay.
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