Bryant Denny Stadium

Great view, Great Atmosphere, and Great Football team. I have been to many NCAA stadiums this is one of my favorites as the stadium tends to go straight up so no matter how far up in the nose bleeds you are, you can at least see the stadium.

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Awesome stadium, great views, even up in the nosebleed section. There is a free shuttle that takes you from the main part of downtown, just off McFarland right to the stadium. It beats walking or having to find a cab. There is a little bit of a wait after a game, but the lines move fast. Can’t wait for my next game!
Pro Tip — If you have a professional kind of camera, you will more than likely be able to carry it in. I was worried they wouldn’t let me bring in my Nikon D3200, but had no problem.

101,821… The Alabama Crimson Tide football team courses through my veins. I breathe Bama football… One day, back when I was 16ish, I met the woman that, unbeknownst to me then, would become my wife. That very timid, shy, bubbly, unsure girl would be the woman that landed me a seat into my personal football Mecca! It was Father’s day 2015. My über «Elite» wife, Ro T. had gotten me a new grill, a salt plate that I had been eyeing and the pleasure of her company. Good food, good conversation and a few more gifts from the kids round out the night. …so I thought. This woman that I married, my oh my… She called me in the bedroom and told me she had one more gift for me. She pulled up her email account and showed me a confirmation for two tickets to an Alabama game… IN TUSCALOOSA! What do i say to convey my gratitude and excitement? ROLL TIDE! Since I have roots in Alabama, planning the trip was a breeze. We made the 8 hour drive back to my home town on a Friday evening… Oh, the excitement! We hung with my cousin, slept a few hours and woke up with Tuscaloosa already a buzz! When we arrived, this town was ELECTRIC! 100+ THOUSAND Crimson Tide fans flooded the streets, the sidewalks, cars, parking lots! THE TIDE WAS ROLLING! The walk to our seats was like a gauntlet to which the end result was entrance into the football holy of holies. This place isn’t just amazingly huge, it’s BEAUTIFUL! The day was radiant and the crowd was engaged. The view from any seat was beyond extraordinary. It truly is a majestic place and my life is forever transformed by being there. The concession stands were plenty, to accommodate such a crowd and the staff was helpful and courteous. This, was the gift of my life and when you see her Unilocaling around town, be sure to give her a high five! If you’re a fan like I am, be sure to get to Bryant-​Denny stadium. It’s a must and I promise that you won’t forget it or regret it!

Anything full of 100,000 Bama fans, who couldn’t find the campus library with a gun to their head, can’t be worth more than 1 star.

Bryant, from Bryant & Stratton College, decided to work at Denny’s. He was so good, that he’d get tips of 1,000 and 5,000 dollars just for bringing people tasteless plastic eggs. He used all his tip money to build the stadium — hence the name.
First-​Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium — the day after my awesome Tusc concert, I came to check out BDS for the first time and oh my goodness, it’s huge! So in 2013 I made it a point to make sure my drive-​through coincided with a game, and I have to say, the atmosphere at Bryant Denny is one of the best I’ve ever experienced, anywhere.
What. A. Stadium. And what a team too. Bama.
It might be the best game day experience I’ve ever seen. They’re amazing. Football is all that matters up here. And my show was excellent too.
I’ve been to every cool stadium in the UK & North America, due to my obsession with travel & sport. I’ve toured America as a musician for 7 or 8 years. In that time, I’ve seen sports games at, or visited when empty (and usually both), at almost every major stadium in US and Canada. I have pictures of most which I will upload at some point. Also, on future travels, I plan to take new pix, and add more stadia! Watch this space!
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This is an absolutely amazing stadium in Tuscaloosa, which is a town I’ve sung about (Feel Me On The Wind) and had a very successful concert in (2011), so I have a soft spot for it. It’s an amazing place to watch football (grid iron) even though I don’t really like to, but the intensity of the crowd here is unrivaled. If you ever get a chance to see a game here, please do.
It’s the 8^th biggest stadium in the USA with over 102,000 fans allowed inside.
Roll Tide! Actually, if the Crimson Tide is bothering you, then I recommend you Roll Midol instead.

We attended a company Christmas party here and I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve been to the stadium for multiple Alabama games and I never knew they held special events in different halls inside the stadium. The food prepared by the staff here was amazing. And the last thing you’d expect from a stadium food staff. We had lamb cooked to perfection, shrimp wrapped in bacon, flank steak with herbs, and other great entrees. Even the desserts were great. Bread pudding, a very rich dark chocolate cake, and although the crème brûlée was a little runny, it was very good. I was in heaven.

In this world there are places like Mecca, Dome of the Rock, Vatican City, and the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Then there’s Bryant-​Denny Stadium. This place is pure college football energy times 100 and then cranked up to maximum setting.
4 large screens (2 at each endzone) and speakers are everywhere. I think the PA sound quality was improved this year and the Million Dollar Band is piped into the PA. Decent food options at reasonable prices (for a stadium). The lines get long (there’s 100,000 people being served) but moves pretty quick. It also helps there are plenty of concession stands. In summary, BBQ Nachos!

The game day experience is off the charts and probably the best I have ever experienced. I have been here three times now and have enjoyed it, outside of my team getting their butts kicked.
So parking for visitors is fairly easy. Best to park at the soccer fields ($ 20) and either walk or take a shuttle to the stadium. They let you tailgate at the soccer fields and give you plenty of room to do so,
Spend some time walking around the quad and checking out the tailgating by the Gumps. It’s not Barton Rouge but still pretty good. Also, in front of the stadium are the coaches statues and National Championship markers. Note, the 1964 one is made up and is really Arkansas’.
So the inside of the stadium is first class. Decent logistics getting in and out, decent also with the concessions and restrooms. The atmosphere is great. Probably the loudest crowds I have ever experience.
The Bama fans are nice to visiting fans (perhaps Auburn is an exception) and very respectable. Maybe some minor ribbing but that is to be expected.
Highly recommend making this part of your football bucket list.

Bryant Denny Stadium is kept up by an amazing crew of dedicated personnel. So happy to be here and have been for the last 20+ years.

The University of Alabama has done an amazing job.
I have been so impressed by the school and the city’s ability to organize game day. From the updated websites, parking diagrams, information for visitors, they really have their stuff together.
Why do so many thousands of people show up to see the events at Bryant-​Denny? Here’s a clue… it’s not just the teams. These fans are here for tradition; whether it’s a cupcake game or the iron bowl. Game day at Alabama is like the natal philopatry of deep sea turtles. Fans return their young to the place at which they were returned a generation before.
From the bus system drivers that transport fans back and forth, to the crossing guards on Campus Dr, game day at Bryant-​Denny is an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. Sure they don’t serve beer at the stadium, but at least you can still bring your kids. Isn’t that really what it’s all about?

Growing up in Tuscaloosa, it was cool to see Bryant Denny stadium constantly changing. I’ve always been a fan of the Crimson Tide, and going to Alabama football games as a child was my favorite. I still love it today, of course! This stadium is the best. Very nice, clean bathrooms, food, the only thing that sucks is the nosebleed sections are bleachers but it doesn’t matter because when you’re at a game, you’re so into the crowd and the game. The ivory boxes are super nice with delicious food and desserts, and it’s half inside half outside, to stay away from the heat and the cold. I’ve always had a wonderful time at Bryant Denny and it’s given me lots of good memories.

Bryant Denny Stadium is the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the #1 football team in the nation! Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama– the most fun you will ever have with 101,821 of your closet friends. It is the 2^nd largest stadium in the SEC and the 5^th largest in the United States. Plan on getting to the stadium at least 1 hour prior to kickoff to see The Million Dollar Band, cheerleaders, and beloved mascot Big AL perform. The Alabama pre game video (shown on the jumbotron) is also something you shouldn’t miss. With scenes from previous plays and quotes by the infamous Coach Paul W. (Bear) Bryant, it is sure to get you in the spirit! Make sure you have a red and white pom-​pom (or shaker as we call them) on hand to cheer along with the band! Expect to hear fans screaming at the top of their lungs when Sweet Home Alabama and Dixieland Delight are played. Make sure you stop by the confession stand and purchase an ice cold coke in a souvenir glass and a stadium dog (yummy hot dog with mustard, ketchup, and sauerkraut). Final words– Roll Tide Roll!!!

It doesn’t matter what team you pull for, this place is impressive. College football is a religion in the south and many folks worship here. The stadium has grown from 70,000 to over 101,000 in just a couple of decades and they are still developing.
With four big screens in each corner, you won’t miss a minute of the action. Speaking of not missing anything… The stadium is open year around with tours and restaurants. Alabama fans are welcome to stop by (even during stupid basketball season) to enter the stadium and grab lunch.
If you take a tour of football stadiums, be sure to put this place on your list.