In May 2019, the Southeastern Conference announced the revision of a policy that had previously restricted the sale of alcohol in public areas of athletics venues. Under the revised policy, each institution within the conference now has the autonomy to determine the permissibility of selling alcoholic beverages in its athletics venues, subject to certain conference-wide alcohol management expectations.
“By expanding our established alcoholic beverages program to include the sale of beer, we are building on an already successful model while furthering the fan experience in a responsible way,” Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek said. “We will now be able to offer this gameday amenity as an option to fans while working to further educate the University of Arkansas students and the general public about safe and responsible consumption.”
Consistent with SEC guidelines, alcoholic beverages will be sold and dispensed only at designated stationary locations and not by vendors in seating areas. Identification checks will be required of every person at the point of each sale and alcohol will be dispensed in cups. A limit of two servings per person will be allowed in each transaction. Each beer is $5 and only cash will be accepted. ATMs will be available at the stadium. Sales of alcohol will be halted at the end of the third quarter of the game.
Rock Region METRO is providing free shuttle service between the River Market and War Memorial Stadium approximately every 20 minutes on game day. The “5th Quarter Shuttle” will run from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. For more information about the shuttle service go to www.rrmetro.org
“We have confidence in the many mechanisms being put in place to ensure that sales are limited to those 21 years or older as well as supporting responsible consumption for those who are allowed to purchase beer,” Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Melissa Harwood-Rom said.
War Memorial Stadium will work with a local distributor to implement the expanded program, including training for gameday staff related to SEC alcohol management guidelines, University policy and state and local regulations governing alcohol sales and consumption. All servers will be trained to identify public intoxication in order to refuse service to any fan who appears impaired. Security personnel reserve the right to eject or arrest fans who are intoxicated or share alcoholic beverages with minors. As has been the case in previous seasons, fans are encouraged to report any unruly behavior or in-game security or guest services concerns to stadium and law enforcement personnel.
The Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Mizzou Tigers on November 29th at War Memorial Stadium. The Battle Line Rivalry has been played the Friday after Thanksgiving each year since 2014. This will be the first time Arkansas and Mizzou have squared off in Little Rock since 1963. This is the last regular-season football game of the 2019 Season. Tailgating begins at 6 a.m. and kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for purchase either at the box office or online at www.wmstadium.com.
War Memorial Stadium was dedicated as a tribute to Arkansans who had given their lives in the service of their country during the two great World Wars. Over time, it has evolved into an active tribute to all Arkansans who have served and paid the ultimate price for their country. Military personnel has been honored over the years through programs, tributes, and monuments. The stadium’s first event in 1948 was a Razorback football game, and War Memorial Stadium has since hosted more than 200 Razorback football games.
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 54,400 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities and unique historic and cultural resources. The system includes 1,100 buildings (including 183 historic structures), six National Historic Landmarks, a National Natural Landmark and 16 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and War Memorial Stadium.
The state parks have 1,800 campsites, 1,050 picnic sites, 208 cabins, five lodges, and 415 miles of trails. Eight million visitors annually come from all regions of the country. Park staffs provide over 42,000 education programs, activities and special events to more than 700,000 participants each year.
Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism, and provide leadership in resource conservation.
