Fans hoping to watch the Texas Longhorns open their 2026 football season at home have a chance to get into Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium without spending a fortune.

With kickoff against Texas State just days away, ticket prices for the Sept. 5 matchup have dropped below $100 on the secondary market. As of Tuesday, the cheapest available ticket was listed at $82, giving fans an opportunity to see one of the nation’s top-ranked teams for less than the price of many major college football games.

The Longhorns will welcome the Texas State Bobcats to Austin for their first game of the season. The matchup is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Sept. 5, and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

The relatively low price could make the opener particularly appealing to fans who want to see Texas in person before prices potentially rise for some of the team’s bigger games. Texas enters the season ranked No. 4 nationally, according to the US LBM Coaches Poll, and expectations are high around head coach Steve Sarkisian’s program.

Much of the attention surrounding the Longhorns will once again center on quarterback Arch Manning. The highly regarded quarterback is expected to lead the Texas offense as the program begins another season with championship aspirations. That combination of a top-five ranking, a high-profile quarterback and a home opener has generated plenty of interest in the game.

For fans looking for a better view, however, the cheapest ticket does not necessarily mean a premium seat. Lower-level tickets were starting at approximately $109 in Section 32 at the time of the latest report. That means fans willing to spend a little more than $100 can move into the lower level and get closer to the action.

The $82 price is also worth viewing as a snapshot rather than a guaranteed final price. Secondary-market ticket prices can change quickly as the game gets closer, depending on demand and the number of tickets remaining. Fees can also affect the final amount a buyer pays at checkout.

Still, the current pricing represents a notable opportunity for Texas fans. The Texas State game is currently the cheapest Texas home game on the 2026 schedule, according to the latest ticket-price report. By comparison, Texas’ cheapest remaining away game was listed at $206 for its Nov. 7 matchup against Missouri.

The matchup also gives Texas an opportunity to begin the season in front of its home crowd before the schedule gets considerably tougher. The Longhorns’ home opener against Texas State is followed by a highly anticipated matchup with Ohio State, making the first game something of a tune-up before one of the biggest early-season tests in college football.

For Texas supporters who have been waiting months to see the Longhorns return to the field, the timing could be ideal. A ticket starting at $82 provides a relatively affordable way to experience the season opener, while fans looking for lower-level seating can still find options around the $109 mark.

Texas and Texas State will meet Saturday afternoon in Austin, with the Longhorns looking to start the season with a win and build momentum before the schedule becomes more demanding.

For now, the message for fans considering attending is simple: Texas football tickets are available for under $100, but prices and availability can change as kickoff approaches. Anyone planning to attend should check the current listings and final checkout price before purchasing.