What’s New at Carter Stadium This Fall
9/7/2026 2:53:00 PM | Football
Fans can expect an elite experience on football Saturdays in Fort Worth this fall
FORT WORTH – Ahead of Saturday's Horned Frog football home opener against Grambling State, TCU has announced multiple new features and experiences coming to historic Amon G. Carter Stadium for the 2026 season.
Most notably, TCU will introduce LED lights along with a new videoboard in the south endzone. In addition, fans can expect an overall enhanced gameday experience from the moment they arrive on campus this fall.
Fans interested in purchasing tickets to a TCU home game this fall can visit gofrogs.com/tickets.
NEW LED LIGHTS
The lighting system in The Carter has been completely overhauled with brand new, full-spectrum LED lights. A similar installation was done in Schollmaier Arena last year and quickly became a fan favorite.
Many preparations have been made to ensure that this offers an elite experience inside the stadium, and fans are encouraged to stay in their seats as we start a new fourth quarter tradition against Grambling State.
SOUTH ENDZONE VIDEOBOARD
One of the final remaining pieces of the original stadium, the videoboard in the south endzone has become a mainstay.
Thanks to our extended partnership with Learfield, we have overhauled the structure with another brand new, state-of-the-art LED board to match the clarity and quality of the board in the north endzone. The structure will remain, but the screen will now stretch edge-to-edge rather than be framed within it, and the old scoreboard will be fully integrated.
THE CARTER MARCH
This season, the players will enter the field through the stands and between a tunnel of our bleacher creatures. The march will be as the Frogs enter the field for their official pregame warmup with approximately 50 minutes remaining on the clock before kickoff.
PREGAME INSIDE THE CARTER
There have never been more reasons to arrive to TCU football home games early, with multiple deals and experiences available to all fans this fall.
Four Buck Blitz
Take advantage of $4 pregame specials from gates open to 30 minutes to kickoff. Items included under these deals are domestic beers, 44oz sodas, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts and nachos.
North Draft Terrace
Chill out at North Draft, located on the north concourse and includes $4 draft beer pregame, craft draft beers, shade, fans and TVs.
Photo Op Station
Located in the south endzone near gate 1, bring your whole family and get photos in front of TCU props.
STUDENT SECTION EXPANSION
After record attendance last season, the student section at The Carter has been expanded, giving an unprecedented student population an opportunity to attend the games.
As in years past, student admission is first-come, first-serve and general admission seating.
GAME THEMES
TCU is preparing for multiple exciting and unique game themes for fans this season in The Carter.
Sept. 12 vs. Grambling State – Light Up The Carter
Sept. 19 vs. Arkansas State – Family Weekend
Oct. 3 vs. BYU – Block T Hall of Fame Weekend
Oct. 24 vs. West Virginia – Homecoming
Oct. 31 vs. Kansas – Haunting at The Carter
Nov. 14 vs. Kansas State – Freedom Frogs
Nov. 21 vs. Utah – Frog Appreciation Day
FAMILY AFFORDABLE SATURDAYS
There has never been a better time to bring your family to a TCU game, as this season the Horned Frogs are offering many incentives that can appeal to the whole family.
Frog Fam 4 Pack – Four tickets for $60 to Grambling State and Arkansas State games
$44 Family Meal Deal – Four hot dogs, four chips, four candies and four drinks for $44 on the 400 level
Allowed to Bring – One sealed or empty water bottle per person (refill stations located on concourse)
Free Kid Activities – Many selections for all ages in Frog Alley
Free Parking and Shuttles – More details here
Free Kids Jersey – For participating Bleacher Creatures
NEW CONCESSIONS OPTIONS
Many new menu items are coming to The Carter this season. A full concessions map can be found here.
New Drink Items
» Monaco (Wine-Based Cocktail)
» Twisted Tea Original
» Lady of the Haze (IPA)
» Montucky Cold Snacks
» Topo-Chico Ranch Water
New Food Items
» Soft Bavarian Pretzel Stick
» Southwest Burger
» Hot Chicken Tender Sandwich
» Chili-Cheese Nachos
» "Sloppy Yes" Sandwich
» Frost Buddy
FOOTBALL EXPERIENCES
Take your Gameday to the next level with Horned Frog Experience Upgrades. Now including NEW experiences available all season long.
» Videoboard Messages - Get all of Amon G. Carter Stadium in on your celebration. Purchase a Videoboard Message to be displayed during the game.
» Front Row to the Team Entrance - Take an exclusive look as the Horned Frogs enter the field before Kickoff. Watch the team leave the locker room and follow behind as they take the field.
» Shadow the In-game host for a Quarter - Come down to the field and see how follow along with our In-game Host, Cam, for a Quarter! Get an up-close look at how some of the Gameday magic is made.
HORNED FROG MARCHING BAND & SPIRIT
Performing in The Carter this season is the largest Horned Frog Marching Band in school history. In addition, the band will also be enhanced by the new LED lights, utilizing color-changing effects during pregame and halftime.
Prior to the game, the band and spirit will be beginning their march to the stadium earlier, beginning the march from Frog Fountain to the stadium an hour and 45 minutes prior to kickoff.
BLEACHER CREATURES
Kids ages 12 and under can join the Bleacher Creatures. This season, Bleacher Creatures will take place at the start of the pregame show with about 18 minutes remaining until kickoff.
Those interested can meet in the Southeast corner of the stadium by the video board 30 minutes before kickoff. Participants will receive a free jersey and get to run on the field pregame. In addition, fans can purchase passes here to make sure they will make the 300.
Most notably, TCU will introduce LED lights along with a new videoboard in the south endzone. In addition, fans can expect an overall enhanced gameday experience from the moment they arrive on campus this fall.
Fans interested in purchasing tickets to a TCU home game this fall can visit gofrogs.com/tickets.
NEW LED LIGHTS
The lighting system in The Carter has been completely overhauled with brand new, full-spectrum LED lights. A similar installation was done in Schollmaier Arena last year and quickly became a fan favorite.
Many preparations have been made to ensure that this offers an elite experience inside the stadium, and fans are encouraged to stay in their seats as we start a new fourth quarter tradition against Grambling State.
SOUTH ENDZONE VIDEOBOARD
One of the final remaining pieces of the original stadium, the videoboard in the south endzone has become a mainstay.
Thanks to our extended partnership with Learfield, we have overhauled the structure with another brand new, state-of-the-art LED board to match the clarity and quality of the board in the north endzone. The structure will remain, but the screen will now stretch edge-to-edge rather than be framed within it, and the old scoreboard will be fully integrated.
THE CARTER MARCH
This season, the players will enter the field through the stands and between a tunnel of our bleacher creatures. The march will be as the Frogs enter the field for their official pregame warmup with approximately 50 minutes remaining on the clock before kickoff.
PREGAME INSIDE THE CARTER
There have never been more reasons to arrive to TCU football home games early, with multiple deals and experiences available to all fans this fall.
Four Buck Blitz
Take advantage of $4 pregame specials from gates open to 30 minutes to kickoff. Items included under these deals are domestic beers, 44oz sodas, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts and nachos.
North Draft Terrace
Chill out at North Draft, located on the north concourse and includes $4 draft beer pregame, craft draft beers, shade, fans and TVs.
Photo Op Station
Located in the south endzone near gate 1, bring your whole family and get photos in front of TCU props.
STUDENT SECTION EXPANSION
After record attendance last season, the student section at The Carter has been expanded, giving an unprecedented student population an opportunity to attend the games.
As in years past, student admission is first-come, first-serve and general admission seating.
GAME THEMES
TCU is preparing for multiple exciting and unique game themes for fans this season in The Carter.
Sept. 12 vs. Grambling State – Light Up The Carter
Sept. 19 vs. Arkansas State – Family Weekend
Oct. 3 vs. BYU – Block T Hall of Fame Weekend
Oct. 24 vs. West Virginia – Homecoming
Oct. 31 vs. Kansas – Haunting at The Carter
Nov. 14 vs. Kansas State – Freedom Frogs
Nov. 21 vs. Utah – Frog Appreciation Day
FAMILY AFFORDABLE SATURDAYS
There has never been a better time to bring your family to a TCU game, as this season the Horned Frogs are offering many incentives that can appeal to the whole family.
Frog Fam 4 Pack – Four tickets for $60 to Grambling State and Arkansas State games
$44 Family Meal Deal – Four hot dogs, four chips, four candies and four drinks for $44 on the 400 level
Allowed to Bring – One sealed or empty water bottle per person (refill stations located on concourse)
Free Kid Activities – Many selections for all ages in Frog Alley
Free Parking and Shuttles – More details here
Free Kids Jersey – For participating Bleacher Creatures
NEW CONCESSIONS OPTIONS
Many new menu items are coming to The Carter this season. A full concessions map can be found here.
New Drink Items
» Monaco (Wine-Based Cocktail)
» Twisted Tea Original
» Lady of the Haze (IPA)
» Montucky Cold Snacks
» Topo-Chico Ranch Water
New Food Items
» Soft Bavarian Pretzel Stick
» Southwest Burger
» Hot Chicken Tender Sandwich
» Chili-Cheese Nachos
» "Sloppy Yes" Sandwich
» Frost Buddy
FOOTBALL EXPERIENCES
Take your Gameday to the next level with Horned Frog Experience Upgrades. Now including NEW experiences available all season long.
» Videoboard Messages - Get all of Amon G. Carter Stadium in on your celebration. Purchase a Videoboard Message to be displayed during the game.
» Front Row to the Team Entrance - Take an exclusive look as the Horned Frogs enter the field before Kickoff. Watch the team leave the locker room and follow behind as they take the field.
» Shadow the In-game host for a Quarter - Come down to the field and see how follow along with our In-game Host, Cam, for a Quarter! Get an up-close look at how some of the Gameday magic is made.
HORNED FROG MARCHING BAND & SPIRIT
Performing in The Carter this season is the largest Horned Frog Marching Band in school history. In addition, the band will also be enhanced by the new LED lights, utilizing color-changing effects during pregame and halftime.
Prior to the game, the band and spirit will be beginning their march to the stadium earlier, beginning the march from Frog Fountain to the stadium an hour and 45 minutes prior to kickoff.
BLEACHER CREATURES
Kids ages 12 and under can join the Bleacher Creatures. This season, Bleacher Creatures will take place at the start of the pregame show with about 18 minutes remaining until kickoff.
Those interested can meet in the Southeast corner of the stadium by the video board 30 minutes before kickoff. Participants will receive a free jersey and get to run on the field pregame. In addition, fans can purchase passes here to make sure they will make the 300.
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