DALLAS (SMU) - Mustang Football in Ford Stadium is just days away and SMU Athletics has all the details you need to know for a great gameday on the Hilltop.

For the hungry Mustangs in the family, SMU is proud to add a Rudy's BBQ stand near section 116 and a K&T Taco Stand near section 107. The South End Zone Grill will again offer hot-off-the-grill hamburgers, foot-long hotdogs with Texas-centric toppings and other gameday specials.

Thirsty football fans can check out one of two craft beer stands that will include rotating brews as part of their offerings.

For families, the south plaza will also feature the Family Zone, an area with inflatables and other kid-friendly entertainment.
 
SMU will again have a Student Tent in the South Plaza located in the southeast corner of Ford Stadium, adjacent to the relocated SMU Mustang Band and student sections, where students can cool off and check out other games on the TVs in the tent.

On the Boulevard, the pre-game party is bigger and better than ever! For fans without a Boulevard spot, Mustang Alley offers a great pre-game option. Located at the southeast corner of Bishop and Binkley, a variety of food vendors will offer food and drink options, and fans can pre-game in the heart of the action. Mustang Alley is home to the Mustang Club tent, the Good Sport Patio, and our new Fan Zone which includes inflatables, games, a live DJ and more! Mustang Alley will open three hours prior to kickoff at each home game. Fans on the Boulevard can also enjoy interactive displays, games, prizes, giveaways from SMU's partners - Coke, Tribal Juice, Nissan, Barefoot Athletics, Stellar Home Theater, and Highland Park Village among others.
 
A clear bag policy will again be enforced at Ford Stadium. As at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the only permitted bags are those made of clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC which do not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar) or small clutch bags (approximately the size of a hand), with or without a handle or strap. All bags except those approved under the clear bag policy are prohibited. Additionally, all fans will also be subject to security wanding prior to entering the stadium.

SMU strives to provide our guests with an exceptional experience, from the moment that fans leave for the game to the time they return home. To that end, SMU has created a transportation and parking plan designed to keep the traffic moving, make it easy to park and ensure the safety of fans as they make their way into the stadium.
 
Fans can get to the game using Lyft or Dallas' great public transit system, DART. Round-trip passes cost just $5 and parking is free at the DART stations. Mockingbird Station, which is serviced by the Blue, Red and Orange DART Lines, is conveniently located near the SMU Campus. A gameday shuttle bus service is available from Mockingbird Station or fans can take the short walk to Ford Stadium. Many fans don't realize that Mockingbird Station is actually closer to Ford Stadium than SMU's famous Dallas Hall.

For fans driving to the game, both free and paid parking is available. For ease, fans can purchase parking passes in advance. A map is available on SMUMustangs.com/Parking to show campus points of entry. Please note that day-of-game, cash parking is only available via SMU Boulevard, University Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue. Fans should be advised that the communities of Highland Park and University Park have established resident-only parking areas near the SMU campus. Cars without resident parking or guest permits may be cited by the Police Department. Please use caution. SMU recommends parking only in designated SMU gameday parking areas to avoid any issues. As you approach campus, there will be additional signs, as well as police and traffic attendants, to help direct you along your route and to your parking lot entrance.

For up-to-date details on parking, ticket and gate information, campus maps, and more, please visit Gameday Central. We look forward to welcoming you to the Hilltop this fall for Mustang Football!