Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Park Southern Methodist University football stadium on campus
On Southern Methodist University’s Dallas campus, Gerald J. Ford Stadium stages SMU Mustangs football games; fans come for college football, tailgates and campus sporting events.
Gerald J. Ford Stadium is the on-campus football stadium for Southern Methodist University in the Dallas area of Texas. It serves as the home venue for SMU Mustangs football and university athletic events.
The stadium is a modern collegiate facility with a seating bowl, spectator amenities and press and hospitality suites designed for college football game days. It is primarily used for SMU home games, student and alumni events, and occasional special sporting events.
Named for a principal benefactor, the stadium was built to replace earlier on-campus facilities and to provide a dedicated home stadium for the university’s football program. It is maintained by the university and used year-round for campus athletics and events.
The stadium sits on SMU’s campus in the University Park area of Dallas, within the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region.
- Seating capacity: Permanent seating capacity is about 32,000, configured primarily for NCAA college football and university events.
How to Get to Gerald J. Ford Stadium #
The stadium is on the SMU campus in University Park/Dallas. From downtown Dallas, take local roads (e.g., US-75 north to Mockingbird Lane exit) or use ride-share options; parking and event-day traffic maps are on the SMU athletics website.
Tips for Visiting Gerald J. Ford Stadium #
- If attending a game, arrive early to avoid congestion and to enjoy campus tailgate energy.
- Check SMU's official athletics site for parking maps and gate opening times for specific events.
- Public transit options are limited; plan a ride-share or campus parking in advance on big game days.
Best Time to Visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium #
Fall during SMU football season for the full-stadium experience.
Weather & Climate near Gerald J. Ford Stadium #
Gerald J. Ford Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (942 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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