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Texas A&M to expand the sale of alcohol at Kyle Field in the fall

June 13, 2019
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Texas A&M announced that it will sell beer and wine in areas open to the public at Kyle Field beginning in the fall. Texas A&M is the first school to expand their alcohol sales after the SEC lifted its conference-wide ban on beer and wine sales last month.

The following is a press release from the Texas A&M Department of Athletics regarding the implementation of alcohol sales at Kyle Field.


Texas A&M University is expanding the availability for the purchase of beer and wine to the general public at Kyle Field starting this fall.

The plan follows a recently-announced decision by the Southeastern Conference to allow the sale of beer and wine in public areas during college athletic events.

A&M’s implementation plan will comply with SEC alcohol management expectations, University policy, and state and local regulations governing alcohol sales and consumption.

Beginning this fall, a variety of domestic and imported beer and a selection of wine will be available for purchase to the general public until the end of the third quarter.

“This is another way we are enhancing the amenities at Kyle Field,” Interim Director of Athletics R.C. Slocum said.  “We are extending the availability of alcohol beyond the premium areas which have had this option for many years. Fans, 21 and older, will have the option to purchase alcohol, regardless of seating area.”

In the past, SEC athletics programs have been prohibited from selling alcohol in public areas of SEC athletics venues. The new policy does not impact the type of service in suites, clubs or privately leased areas where alcohol was already allowed under SEC rules.

The new policy was adopted by SEC presidents and chancellors this spring. It requires institutions to designate stationary sales locations and prohibits sales by vendors in seating areas. It also limits the number of alcoholic beverages purchased per transaction.

“Our policy governing alcohol sales has been a source of considerable discussion and respectful debate among our member universities in recent years,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.

“We are committed as a Conference to ensuring that all changes in policy are implemented in ways that respect and sustain the traditions that make the SEC game-day experience exceptional for all attendees,” Sankey said.

Expansion of alcohol sales at additional A&M athletics venues will be determined at a later date.

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Texas A&M to expand the sale of alcohol at Kyle Field in the fall

26,468 Views | 45 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by BoozingAg
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AGDAD14 said:

What is surprising to me is how fast the decision was made by the University? Was there a large population of donors or fans demanding the sale of alcohol (outside of premium areas)? I wonder if the current contract with Levy or whoever already contemplated this action by the SEC, and therefore the decision was made a few years ago.

Other thoughts.... there will be fewer "12th man" standing for the entire game.

In stadiums that sell beer, I usually end of up standing (or sitting) in someone else's beer puddle. People drink soda's with a lid on thru a straw, but people drink beer in an open cup.




As I stated before, you can tell who donates to the 12th Man and has season tickets and who doesn't.

They have sent out surveys to season ticket holders and donors the last several years and there have been questions on there about alcohol/tailgating/etc...

It sounds like they made the correct decision based on the survey responses.
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They sold beer all last year at Kyle field, you just couldn't return to your seat with it. Literally the only difference this year is now you can.
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What do I have against it? I do not like the smell and I do not want to be seated next to a person who is drinking...just as I do not want to sit next to a person with BO. Yes, I know that some people sneak booze in and some are boozed-op when they arrive at their seat...that is no argument for selling beer and wine at a football game. Safety in the stadium and on the road Is another point to argue. This is for sure: It certainly does not promote safety or better behavior!
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strbrst777 said:

What do I have against it? I do not like the smell and I do not want to be seated next to a person who is drinking...just as I do not want to sit next to a person with BO. Yes, I know that some people sneak booze in and some are boozed-op when they arrive at their seat...that is no argument for selling beer and wine at a football game. Safety in the stadium and on the road Is another point to argue. This is for sure: It certainly does not promote safety or better behavior!


Sure there is. It's legal if you're over 21 and they took the pulse of season ticket holders.

Sorry you're on the wrong end.
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Bodhi said:

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double aught said:

What do you people have against it?
Drunks in Kyle Field.


Maybe the olds will actually ****ing cheer now
Very nice. Perhaps you will die before you get old.
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I feel sorry for the security personnel. Saw firsthand several times having to deal with drunk LSU fans.

I wonder how many season ticket holders support this.
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I am a season tic holder...have been for about 12 years. Do not like the decision. Can and will vote with my money.
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strbrst777 said:

I am a season tic holder...have been for about 12 years. Do not like the decision. Can and will vote with my money.


Bye Nancy.
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strbrst777 said:

I am a season tic holder...have been for about 12 years. Do not like the decision. Can and will vote with my money.


Make sure you clear the beer out of your fridge before you watch the game from home!
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strbrst777 said:

What do I have against it? I do not like the smell and I do not want to be seated next to a person who is drinking...just as I do not want to sit next to a person with BO. Yes, I know that some people sneak booze in and some are boozed-op when they arrive at their seat...that is no argument for selling beer and wine at a football game. Safety in the stadium and on the road Is another point to argue. This is for sure: It certainly does not promote safety or better behavior!


Fear mongering, not really much of an argument. You're not going to smell a Coors Light next to you over the other smells of being crammed into a stadium with 100 thousand people in TX.
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