Ratliff Stadium in Odessa, Texas, is an Ector County Independent School District venue for football, soccer and track events. Its schedule spans local high school programs, college football and recurring track meets, so check the event details before you plan your visit.
- Address: 1862 E. Yukon Road, Odessa, Texas
- Parking: 4,700 available spaces, plus additional handicapped parking.
- Capacity: 17,931 seated spaces, excluding standing-room sections; 19,302 total.
- Hotel distance: The stadium is about 2.9 miles from Executive Inn in Odessa.
What events take place at Ratliff Stadium?
Ratliff Stadium hosts football, soccer and track events, including games for Odessa’s high school programs.
The stadium is home to the Permian and Odessa High School football programs. UT Permian Basin Falcons football has also used it as one of its home venues. Track meets include the annual West Texas Relays and other area competitions.
Completed in 1982 at a cost of $5.6 million, the venue has a synthetic playing surface identified by the Permian Panthers as Matrix artificial turf. Its total capacity is 19,302 people.
Ratliff Stadium is separate from the Coliseum; the Coliseum Odessa event guide covers that venue.
How do you get to Ratliff Stadium in Odessa?
Ratliff Stadium is at 1862 E. Yukon Road in Odessa, Texas. ECISD also gives 802 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761 as a contact address and provides the phone number (432) 456-0000.
If your trip starts at Midland International Airport, plan the airport-to-Odessa route as a separate leg before heading to the stadium. Allow for possible traffic delays on the routes described from I-20, Highway 191 and Highway 385.
What should you know about tickets and stadium policies?
Ticket details depend on the event, so use the event organizer’s current information to confirm how and when to buy. Ratliff Stadium has a clear-bag policy; check the official site before you go, as event instructions may differ or change.
For football-field rentals, ECISD directs prospective renters to contact its Athletics Department at (432) 456-9059 before submitting an application. Rental facilities are not provided on Sundays.
Where can you park, and how can you plan game day?
ECISD provides 4,700 available parking spaces at Ratliff Stadium, along with 184 handicap and mobility-impaired spaces and seats. Additional handicapped parking spaces are also available.
Give yourself time to account for traffic near the stadium, especially when arriving for an event. Before setting out, confirm the organizer’s parking and entry instructions so you know which areas are open for your event.
FAQs
How many people can Ratliff Stadium hold?
Its total capacity is 19,302, including standing-room sections.
When was Ratliff Stadium completed?
The stadium was completed in 1982.
Does Ratliff Stadium have an artificial playing surface?
Yes. The playing surface is synthetic turf, identified by the Permian Panthers as Matrix artificial turf.