Frank Erwin Center Information

Frank Erwin Special Events Center
1701 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701

 The Frank Erwin Center, better known on the University of Texas Campus as "The Drum" is the home of the Texas Longhorns Basketball team. Built in 1977, the Frank Erwin Center Seating Chart can hold up to 16,755 for Texas Longhorns Basketball Games.

 The Frank Erwin Center Seating Chart is split into two rings, an upper mezzanine and a lower arena area, with the floor space capable of conversion depending on who is playing or performing on the Frank Erwin Center Events Calendar on any given night.

A Deeper Look at Longhorns Football

The Texas Longhorns Football team is one of the most competitive teams in the NCAA Division-I Big 12 Conference. The Longhorns Football program dates back to 1893 and since its start it has been a powerhouse for college football.

 The University of Texas at Austin is the home of the Texas Longhorns football team, the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is where all of the Texas Longhorns home games take place. With a capacity of 100,119, DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium is currently the 7th largest non-racing stadium in the world and the 4th largest on-campus stadium in the United States.

 The saying goes Everything is Bigger in Texas, and it could not hold more true for hype around Texas Longhorns football.

Texas Longhorns and The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is represented in NCAA Division-I Big 12 Conference sports by the Texas Longhorns. The most notable school in the University of Texas System, UT-Austin and the Texas Longhorns are the association that most people have with the University of Texas.

The University of Texas is the home of 18 varsity sports teams and although the University of Texas is only one of two schools that operates a separate Men's and Women's athletic department the two departments work closely together and all of the teams play under the Texas Longhorns name and jersey. You can see some of these sports and their games on our Texas Longhorns Schedule.

Along with being the biggest of the University of Texas System schools, The University of Texas Austin is also the most popular making Texas Longhorns sporting events extremely popular and very well-attended.

Austin Texas: Longhorns Territory

Austin, Texas located in Central Texas has some good claim to the title of Heart of Texas. As the 4th largest city in Texas and the 15th largest city in the United States, Austin, Texas is quickly proving to Texas and the nation it is a city where things are happening. Austin, Texas as a city is promoting two slogans that basically sum up its whole culture. The first official slogan of Austin is "The Live Music Capital of the World" and the other is "Keep Austin Weird".

Both Slogans speak to Austin Nightlife perfectly. If you are visiting Austin, Texas you can find anything and everything to keep you entertained. From Live-Music Venues, to BBQ Eating Contests, to Theatre performances, to Slam Poetry. The Nightlife Venues of Austin, Texas are some of the best in the country. Don't miss out on any of the great opportunities Austin, Texas has to offer.

The Austin Texas atmosphere alone is plenty enough reason to check out some Longhorns action!

Longhorns Football Hype

The saying goes Everything is Bigger in Texas, and it could not hold more true for hype around Texas Longhorns football and Longhorns Football.

The Texas Longhorns Football team is one of the most competitive teams in the NCAA Division-I Big 12 Conference. The Longhorns Football program dates back to 1893 and since its start it has been a powerhouse for college football.

The Texas Longhorns Football Roster has had 50 consensus All-American players and 2 Heisman Trophy winners. As a team the Texas Longhorns have won 4 National Championship Titles and 32 Conference Championship Titles. The University of Texas at Austin is the home of the Texas Longhorns football team, the Darrell K.

Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is where all of the Texas Longhorns games take place. With a capacity of 100,119, DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium is currently the 7th largest non-racing stadium in the world and the 4th largest on-campus stadium in the United States.

Texas Memorial Stadium

Football is right around the corner! In case you need to get reacquainted...

Texas Memorial Stadium
2100 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78712

The Texas Longhorns Football Program calls the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas home. Although the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium has gone by several names, Texas Longhorns Fans tend to refer to it as simply "DKR" or Texas Memorial. No matter what you call it, it is hard to deny when you walk into the Texas Memorial Stadium that it is impressive space.

Texas Longhorns Spring Game

Despite the absence of Quandre Diggs, the secondary did a solid job throughout the afternoon of the Longhorns spring game. There was a nice end-zone interception by Leroy Scott as well as a 99-yard kickoff return by Mykkele Thompson. Thompson will likely play a larger role in the secondary this season.

Defense end Alex Okafor impressed fans and coaches. He showed speed-rush ability that will likely move him towards the top of the more intimidating defensive ends in the Big 12.

The Texas Longhorns football spring game had plenty of notable performances on the offensive side of the ball. However, it seems as though the highlights for the defensive-side and special teams could be summarized in a few short paragraphs. On the bright side, there weren't any standout weaknesses either...

7 Great Recruits for Longhorns Football

The 2012 season hasn't started yet, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been talk of a great Longhorns team coming together. Mack Brown is hauling in top recruits. Here are seven of them:


Tyrone Swoopes
Swoopes boasts a 6'4", 220-pound frame is built for the next level of football after playing high school ball at Whitewright High School. He looks to be a reminder back to the days of Vince Young.

Jake Oliver
Oliver is a big, physical receiver with good hands. According to the video highlights for the Longhorns.Oliver committed to playing for Mack Brown back in February.

Darius James
Darius James is a large and athletic lineman who many just be gifted enough to play as a true freshman. The 6'6" 320-pound James is the crown jewel of a great haul of offensive lineman in the 2013 class.

Ricky Seals-Jones
At 6'5" 220-pounds, Seals-Jones is similar in size to Tyron Swoope and has played some QB, but will likely be a full-time wide receiver when he gets to Austin.Sealy-Jones is an all-around football player.

Jacorey Warrick
Warrick is considered the seventh best athlete prospect in the 2013 class. Warrick holds talent similar to DJ Monroe or Marquise Goodwin.

Jake Raulerson
Raulerson is a hard-nosed lineman who has played both sides of the ball. Raulerson is poised to shine in the near future.

Daeshon Hall
Hall holds a lot of raw talent as a slim 6'6" 220-pound player. Hall has been viewed as the next Quinton Coples.