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Stay Steps From Memorial Stadium for Tarleton Football

Boutique hotel suites & vacation rentals in Stephenville TX — book direct with a former Tarleton Texan and skip the fees.

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The Best Place to Stay for Tarleton Football Weekend

Skip the chain hotels. Book direct with Elysian and stay close to the action.

Game weekend in Stephenville is something special. Memorial Stadium comes alive, the tailgates start early, and downtown fills up with purple and white. If you're coming to watch the Tarleton Texans play — you deserve a place to stay that matches the energy of the weekend.

Elysian Vacation Rentals offers boutique hotel suites and vacation homes across Stephenville TX, all bookable direct with zero platform fees. No Airbnb markups, no VRBO service charges — just great accommodations at the best price, managed personally by a local team that knows Tarleton football weekend better than anyone.

Our founder Kason played wide receiver for the Tarleton Texans from 2012 to 2017. He knows Memorial Stadium, he knows game day in Stephenville, and he built Elysian to give Tarleton fans, families, and alumni the kind of stay this university deserves.

2026 Tarleton Football Schedule | Memorial Stadium Stephenville TX

Plan your Stephenville stay around every Tarleton Texans home game in 2026.

The 2026 Tarleton Texans football season kicks off at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville TX. Book your stay early — our properties fill up fast on home game weekends.

🏈 Home Games at Memorial Stadium — Stephenville TX

— August 29 · vs Prairie View A&M · Purple Out
— September 19 · vs Merrimack · Family Weekend
— October 3 · vs Chicago State · Legends Game & Pink Out
— October 17 · vs Central Arkansas · Homecoming
— October 31 · vs Eastern Kentucky · Military Appreciation
— November 7 · vs Abilene Christian · Senior Day

✈️ Away Games

— September 5 · at Bowling Green · Bowling Green, OH
— September 12 · at McNeese · Lake Charles, LA
— October 10 · at Austin Peay · Clarksville, TN
— October 24 · at West Georgia · Carrollton, GA
— November 14 · at Sacramento State · Sacramento, CA
— November 21 · at North Alabama · Florence, AL

Our Stephenville vacation rentals and Gallery House Boutique Hotel suites book up quickly for every home game — especially Family Weekend (September 19) and Homecoming (October 17). We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred property.

Visiting for an away game and need somewhere to stay in Stephenville before or after your trip? Our properties are available year-round and our local team is always happy to help with recommendations for watching Tarleton on the road.

Tarleton Football Game Day Guide

Everything you need to know about game weekend in Stephenville TX.

Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is home to the Tarleton Texans football team in Stephenville TX. The atmosphere on game day is electric — a tight, loud, passionate crowd that makes Memorial Stadium one of the best college football experiences in the Lone Star State. Arrive early, wear your purple and white, and don't miss kickoff.

Tailgating in Stephenville

Tailgate culture at Tarleton is alive and well. Our vacation homes with large yards, fire pits, and outdoor spaces make the perfect pregame headquarters for your group before heading over to Memorial Stadium.

Where to Eat on Game Day

— Hard Eight BBQ — The classic Tarleton game day stop. Load up on brisket before kickoff.
— Mi Familia — Tex-Mex and margaritas minutes from campus. Perfect for a postgame celebration.
— Buffalo Wild Wings — Wings, cold beer, and wall-to-wall sports right near campus.
— Bosque River Taphouse — Craft beer and a great atmosphere for postgame drinks downtown.
— Twisted J Live — Live Texas country music for the postgame crowd. The perfect way to close out a great Tarleton football weekend.

Where to Watch Away Games in Stephenville

Not in town for the game but still want to watch? Bosque River Taphouse and Buffalo Wild Wings are your best bets for catching the Texans on the road from Stephenville.

Book Your Tarleton Football Weekend Stay

Suites and homes fill up fast on game weekends — book direct early and lock in the best rate. Our properties book up quickly during Tarleton home games — especially Gallery House which sits half a block from campus. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred property for game weekend. Book direct through Elysian Vacation Rentals and skip the platform fees entirely. Our local team is always available to answer questions and help you find the perfect fit for your group.

Our Stephenville Properties for Tarleton Football Weekend

From boutique hotel suites steps from campus to spacious homes that sleep the whole crew.

Gallery House Boutique Hotel — Half a Block From Tarleton State
Four unique historic suites in a beautifully restored 1895 Victorian home just half a block from Tarleton State University. Each suite has its own private ensuite bathroom, unique character, and modern amenities. Perfect for couples, parents visiting for game weekend, and alumni returning to campus. Book direct and skip the fees.

Vacation Homes for Large Groups
Bringing the whole crew for Tarleton football weekend? Our Stephenville vacation homes sleep up to 9 guests and come fully equipped with everything your group needs — full kitchens, fire pits, fenced yards, and enough space for everyone to spread out after the game. No cramped hotel rooms, no multiple bookings — just one great house for your whole group.

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Why Tarleton Fans Book Direct With Elysian

Four reasons guests choose us over Airbnb, VRBO, and chain hotels every game weekend.

Better Rates — When you book direct through Elysian you skip the Airbnb and VRBO service fees that add 15-20% to your total. Same great property, better price, every time.

Prime Location — Our Gallery House Boutique Hotel is half a block from Tarleton State University. No chain hotel in Stephenville comes close to that location for football weekends.

A Local Team That Actually Answers — We're not a call center. We're a Stephenville-based team that personally manages every property and responds to every message. Need an early check-in for game day? Just ask.

Owned by a Former Tarleton Texan — Kason played wide receiver at Memorial Stadium from 2012 to 2017. When you book with Elysian you're supporting a Tarleton alum who built something right here in Stephenville — not a corporate rental company that's never set foot on campus.

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A Note From Kason — Former Tarleton Texan

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I played wide receiver at Memorial Stadium from 2012 to 2017 and Stephenville will always be home. I know what game weekend here feels like from the inside — the energy in that stadium, the tailgates, the way the whole town shows up for the Texans.

I built Elysian Vacation Rentals because I wanted Tarleton fans, parents, and alumni to have a place to stay that actually reflects how special this university and this town are. Not a chain hotel with a parking fee and a continental breakfast — something real, local, and genuinely great.

Every property we manage is personally inspected, personally cared for, and personally backed by our team. Book direct, skip the fees, and come experience Tarleton football weekend the right way.

— Kason, Founder of Elysian Vacation Rentals & former Tarleton Texan WR #11