BREAKING: After Setting a New College Softball Attendance Record, Patty Gasso Considers Hosting Sooners Softball Game at Oklahoma’s Football Stadium
In the wake of a historic and record-breaking moment for college softball, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Patty Gasso is now exploring the possibility of doing the unthinkable — hosting a Sooners softball game inside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the same 80,000+ seat venue that serves as home to OU football.
This potential move follows Oklahoma Softball’s recent feat of setting a new NCAA attendance record, with tens of thousands of fans packing the stands for a high-profile matchup earlier this season. The surge in interest and fan support has stunned analysts, players, and even Gasso herself — who has long been regarded as one of the most decorated and influential coaches in the history of the sport.
“We’ve always known we had the best fans in the world,” Gasso said in a recent press conference. “But this season… the passion, the energy, the sheer numbers — it’s on another level. It makes you think: Why not go even bigger?”
The idea of moving a softball game to a football stadium would’ve been unthinkable a decade ago. But times have changed. Oklahoma Softball is no longer just a top-tier NCAA team — it’s a cultural force. The program has captured the hearts of the Sooner Nation and sports fans around the country with multiple national championships, undefeated streaks, and a roster filled with charismatic stars and future pros.
The recent attendance record, set during a rivalry game at Love’s Field, surpassed 15,000 — blowing past previous records and creating a playoff-like atmosphere that drew comparisons to Women’s College World Series games. With Love’s Field already one of the top venues in college softball, the team still had to turn fans away due to limited seating.
That’s where Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium enters the conversation. With a capacity of over 80,000 and state-of-the-art amenities, the stadium could serve as a groundbreaking venue for the sport and allow tens of thousands more fans to witness Sooners softball history in person.
The implications would be massive. Not only would it symbolize the growing influence and reach of women’s college athletics, but it would also establish Oklahoma as a national leader in sports innovation and gender equity. A game at the football stadium could include record-breaking attendance, live national broadcasts, celebrity guests, and a one-of-a-kind fan experience.
Athletic director Joe Castiglione has hinted at the idea being more than a fantasy, noting that “we’re always exploring ways to elevate our programs and celebrate our fans.” Behind the scenes, logistics are already being discussed, including temporary field installation, ticketing strategy, and TV broadcast partnerships.
For Coach Gasso and her players, the message is clear — they’ve built something so extraordinary that even the football field isn’t off-limits anymore.
Oklahoma Softball isn’t just rewriting the record books. They’re redefining the game itself. And if Patty Gasso has her way, the next chapter may be written under the lights of one of college football
’s grandest stages.
