Oklahoma vs. UTEP
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT
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Oklahoma + nationwide calendar
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Upcoming Oilfield Tailgates, followed by two distinct event calendars: Oklahoma and Mid Continent first, then verified energy events across the United States. Tailgate parties start three hours before kickoff and end at kickoff. Morning football games do not have a tailgate party.
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Oilfield Tailgate season
Gatherings are at Othello's, 434 Buchanan Avenue in Norman. Each party begins three hours before kickoff and ends when the game kicks off. If kickoff is in the morning, there is no Oilfield Tailgate.
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Oklahoma vs. New Mexico
Kickoff: 6:30 PM CT
Tailgate party: Starts 3:30 PM CT · Ends at kickoff
Oklahoma vs. Kentucky
Kickoff: 2:30–3:30 or 5–7 PM CT
Tailgate party: Starts 11:30 AM–12:30 PM or 2–4 PM CT, depending on final kickoff · Ends at kickoff
Oklahoma vs. South Carolina
Kickoff: 2:30–3:30 or 5–7 PM CT
Tailgate party: Starts 11:30 AM–12:30 PM or 2–4 PM CT, depending on final kickoff · Ends at kickoff
Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss
Kickoff: 2:30–3:30 PM CT
Tailgate party: Starts 11:30 AM–12:30 PM CT, depending on final kickoff · Ends at kickoff
Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M
Kickoff: 11 AM–noon CT
No Oilfield Tailgate — morning kickoff
Oklahoma & Mid Continent
Oklahoma energy events
Each listing was checked against its host organization or official registration page on September 15, 2026. Dates can still change, so open the source before you go.
Subscribe to the public Oklahoma Google CalendarShowing 45 of 45 events
Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety Network Monthly Meeting
Canadian Valley Technology Center · El Reno, OK
Verified source: MCEPS organizer calendarSPE OKC Luncheon — Simulation-Driven Planning and Optimization
Devon Energy Atrium, 333 W Sheridan Ave · OKC
Speaker: Brandon Eidson, CPO and co-founder of PrePad. Topic: trade-off analysis of two- and three-well simul-frac designs, cost models, operational efficiency, flow rates and stage lengths. Registration is open and marked “sales end soon.” Eventbrite displays a $0–$569.28 range across ticket and sponsorship options; the exact deadline and member/guest restrictions are not published on the summary.
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CitySPE OKC Sporting Clay Shoot
The Cedar Gate · Kingfisher
Shooter teams are sold out. SPE Oklahoma City reports that sponsorships and social tickets remain available through the official event page.
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityWildcatters Invitational Golf Tournament
Twin Hills Golf & Country Club · OKC
Verified source: Petroleum AllianceTulsa Pipeliners September Meeting — Preparing the AI Workforce
The Mayo Hotel · Tulsa
Speaker: Dr. Robert Firth. Registration closes September 18; confirm current availability on the organizer page.
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersOKC Pipeliners September Dinner
Quail Creek Golf & Country Club · OKC
Verified source: OKC PipelinersOklahoma Energy Explorers: Patterson-UTI
Petroleum Club · OKC
Verified source: Oklahoma Energy ExplorersMid-Continent Geological Library 60th Anniversary Celebration
Science Museum Oklahoma · OKC
Verified source: MCGLCamino Charities Shoot For Change Clay Shoot
The Cedar Gate · Kingfisher, OK
Verified source: Camino CharitiesTulsa Pipeliners Fall Scholarship Sporting Clay Shoot
Tulsa Gun Club · Tulsa
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersOilfield Christian Fellowship OKC Lunch
City Rescue Mission · OKC
Verified source: Oilfield Christian FellowshipOEPA Fall Meeting & Wildcatter Shootout
Glenpool Conference Center · Glenpool; Snake Creek Shooting Sports · Beggs
Verified source: Oklahoma Energy Producers AllianceMCGPA Fall Sporting Clays
Silverleaf Shotgun Sports · Guthrie, OK
Verified source: GPA Midstream MidcontinentWildcatters Wednesday
Tulsa Country Club
Verified source: Petroleum AllianceAPI OKC October Meeting — Viking Engineering
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club · Oklahoma City, OK
Speaker: Viking Engineering. The technical topic, registration details, cost, deadline, guest eligibility and availability have not yet been published by the organizer.
Verified source: API Oklahoma CityOKC Pipeliners Sporting Clay Shoot
Silverleaf Shotgun Sports · Guthrie
Verified source: OKC PipelinersTulsa Pipeliners October Monthly Meeting
The Mayo Hotel · Tulsa
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersOklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo Golf Tournament
Lincoln Park Golf Course · OKC
Verified source: OERBOklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo
OKC Fairgrounds · Bennett Event Center
Doors and the career fair open at 9 AM, the producer panel begins at 10 AM, and the Expo closes at 3 PM. Preregistration is free; admission is $10 at the door.
Verified source: OERBAPI OKC Golf Tournament
John Conrad Golf Course · Midwest City
Verified source: API OKC35th EFO Annual Meeting and Trade Show
Embassy Suites · Norman
Verified source: Environmental Federation of OklahomaTulsa Pipeliners Fall Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Club at Indian Springs · Broken Arrow
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersMCGPA Fall Golf Tournament
Shangri-La Resort · Monkey Island, OK
Verified source: GPA Midstream MidcontinentOKC Pipeliners October Luncheon
Bricktown Brewery · OKC
Verified source: OKC PipelinersOKC SPE October Monthly Luncheon — Topic TBD
Devon Energy Atrium · OKC
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityOilfield Prayer Breakfast
Embassy Suites Northwest · OKC
Verified source: Event registrationCore Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers
Oklahoma City, OK
Verified source: Energy WorkforceSPE Engineer for a Day
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityEnergy Workforce Oklahoma Chapter Clay Shoot
The Cedar Gate · Kingfisher
Verified source: Energy WorkforceOilfield Christian Fellowship OKC Lunch
City Rescue Mission · OKC
Verified source: Oilfield Christian FellowshipOklahoma Energy Explorers: Gore Nitrogen
Petroleum Club · OKC
Verified source: Oklahoma Energy ExplorersSPE Awards Banquet
Oklahoma City
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityPetroleum Alliance Fall Conference and Fundraising Auction
The National and The Jones Assembly · OKC
Verified source: Petroleum AllianceAPI OKC November Meeting — Speaker TBD
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club · Oklahoma City, OK
The organizer has published the date, time and venue. Speaker, technical topic, registration details, cost, deadline, guest eligibility and availability are not yet published.
Verified source: API Oklahoma CityTulsa Pipeliners November Monthly Meeting
The Mayo Hotel · Tulsa
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersOKC Pipeliners November Dinner
Quail Creek Golf & Country Club · OKC
Verified source: OKC PipelinersWildcatters Wednesday
Petroleum Club · OKC
Verified source: Petroleum AllianceOilfield Christian Fellowship OKC Lunch
City Rescue Mission · OKC
Verified source: Oilfield Christian FellowshipSPE OKC December Workshop
Bricktown Brewery · OKC
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityMidcontinent GPA Christmas Party
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino · Catoosa, OK
Verified source: GPA Midstream MidcontinentTulsa Pipeliners Christmas Gala
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino · Catoosa
Individual tickets are $99. The organizer has not published an end time.
Verified source: Tulsa PipelinersNGEAO 21st Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
Silverleaf Shotgun Sports · Guthrie, OK
Verified source: Natural Gas & Energy Association of OklahomaSPE Oklahoma City Oil & Gas Symposium — Fueling the Future
The National, 120 N Robinson Ave · Oklahoma City, OK
The organizer has confirmed the dates, venue and theme. Registration, program, speaker and pricing details are not yet published.
Verified source: SPE Oklahoma CityNGEAO 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Oak Tree Country Club · Edmond, OK
Verified source: Natural Gas & Energy Association of Oklahoma61st NGEAO Annual Conference
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa · Catoosa, OK
Verified source: Natural Gas & Energy Association of OklahomaAcross the United States
Nationwide energy events
A separate calendar for major U.S. conferences, national association meetings and technical programs. Every listing was verified with its organizer on September 15, 2026.
This is a curated working calendar, not a claim that every energy event in the country is listed.
Showing 69 of 69 events
38th Annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent
Westin Chicago River North · Chicago, IL
Verified source: LDC Gas ForumsNorth Dakota Petroleum Council Annual Meeting
Rough Rider Center · Watford City, ND
Verified source: North Dakota Petroleum CouncilPYP Academy: Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance and Operations
Everline, 150 FM 1959 · Houston, TX
Registration is $60 and limited to 35 attendees; confirm live availability on the official registration page.
Verified source: Pipeliners Association of Houston23rd Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum
McNair Hall, Rice University · Houston, TX
Verified source: Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship64th PBPA Annual Meeting
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and Petroleum Club of Midland · Midland, TX
Sold out. Contact PBPA about the waiting list. Published rates were $600 for members and $750 for non-members.
Verified source: Permian Basin Petroleum Association97th Annual PPROA Convention & Golf Tournament
Embassy Suites and The Barfield · Amarillo, TX
Verified source: Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association17th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy · Pasadena, TX
Petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, port infrastructure and industrial leadership program. Online registration currently shows no registrations available; contact the organizer for assistance.
Verified source: Economic Alliance Houston Port Region97th Annual PPROA Golf Tournament
Ross Rogers Golf Complex · Amarillo, TX
Verified source: Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association2026 Geothermal Rising Conference
Marriott Marquis Houston · Houston, TX
Verified source: Geothermal RisingGPA Midstream Convention
Marriott Rivercenter · San Antonio, TX
Verified source: GPA Midstream2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria · Houston, TX
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteSPE Permian Basin Energy Conference and Exhibition
Bush Convention Center · Midland, TX
Verified source: Society of Petroleum EngineersSHALE INSIGHT 2026
Bayfront Convention Center · Erie, PA
Verified source: Marcellus Shale CoalitionEnergy Workforce Supply Chain Conference
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceAADE Houston Industry Happy Hour
Kirby Ice House · The Woodlands, TX
Verified source: AADE Houston2026 Center for Offshore Safety Forum
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria · Houston, TX
Verified source: Center for Offshore SafetyIADC Young Professionals Summit
Transocean · Houston, TX
Verified source: IADCExperience POWER
Omni Shoreham · Washington, DC
Verified source: POWER Magazine2026 Mining and Energy Expo
Radisson Blu Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr · Bloomington, MN
Mining, energy, infrastructure, policy and investment program with national speakers and attendees. Registration is open on the organizer-linked event page.
Verified source: Better In Our Back YardNARO East Convention
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center · Cambridge, OH
Verified source: National Association of Royalty OwnersData Center POWER eXchange
Omni Shoreham Hotel · Washington, DC
Verified source: POWER Magazine / Data Center POWER eXchangeState of Energy Services Conference
Bush Convention Center · Midland, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceAADE Houston Sporting Clays Tournament
Westside Sporting Grounds · Katy, TX
Verified source: AADE Houston2026 New Mexico Oil & Gas Association Annual Meeting
Venue with organizer · Santa Fe, NM
NMOGA has confirmed the dates and city. Exact venue, daily schedule, pricing and availability require access to the organizer registration portal.
Verified source: New Mexico Oil & Gas AssociationIADC Contracts and Risk Management Conference
Transocean · Houston, TX
Verified source: IADCOil & Gas 101
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceColorado Geothermal Technical Meeting — High-Temperature Multistage Fracturing
New Terrain Brewing, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy · Golden, CO
Speaker: Blake Wood, P.Eng., CEO of 400C Energy. Topic: 600°C-rated multistage hydraulic-fracturing and flow-control technologies to lower enhanced-geothermal power costs. The organizer has not published the time, price or registration deadline.
Verified source: Geothermal RisingJoint Fall Social: HPF, SPE and HEFG
Wiess Energy Hall, Houston Museum of Natural Science · Houston, TX
Verified source: Houston Producers ForumSusser Bank and KBH Energy Center Breakfast
Venue with organizer
Invitation only. Confirm attendance and location with the organizer.
Verified source: Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center, UT AustinGSA Connects 2026
Denver, CO
Verified source: Geological Society of America2026 Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting
Hyatt Regency Austin · Austin, TX
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteFrontline Leadership Program
Midland, TX
Verified source: Energy Workforce2026 API Storage Tank Conference & Expo
Hyatt Regency Austin · Austin, TX
Verified source: American Petroleum Institute7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceSPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, TX
Verified source: Society of Petroleum EngineersLeadership Forum with Shawn Stasiuk
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceIADC Appalachian Basin Technical Forum
Southpointe Golf Club · Canonsburg, PA
Verified source: IADCEnergy Workforce Permian Basin Clay Shoot
Midland, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceIADC Annual General Meeting
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas · Irving, TX
Verified source: IADCPipeliners Association of Houston Monthly Business Meeting
Norris Centers · Houston, TX
Verified source: Pipeliners Association of HoustonAAPL Women in Energy Institute
Hotel ZaZa Museum District · Houston, TX
Verified source: American Association of Professional LandmenNARO National Convention
Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star · Frisco, TX
Verified source: National Association of Royalty OwnersHEFG and FENG Joint Breakfast with Jesse Thompson
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch · Houston, TX
Registration is currently closed on the organizer page. Check for updates.
Verified source: Houston Energy Finance GroupAIChE Annual Meeting
Minneapolis Convention Center · Minneapolis, MN
Verified source: American Institute of Chemical EngineersAPI Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
Hyatt Regency New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Verified source: American Petroleum Institute2026 Pipeline Information eXchange Workshop and Meeting
The Westin Houston, Memorial City · Houston, TX
The November 10 workshop is open to all; the November 11 PIX forum is limited to pipeline operating company representatives.
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteAPI Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Woodlands Waterway Marriott · The Woodlands, TX
Verified source: American Petroleum Institute2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium
Hyatt Regency New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Attendance is limited to refining and petrochemical operating companies.
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteIPAA Leaders in Industry Luncheon
Petroleum Club of Houston · Houston, TX
Verified source: Independent Petroleum Association of AmericaExecutive Address at Topgolf with Ron Gusek
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceHEFG November Breakfast: Eliecer Palacios
Brennan's of Houston · Houston, TX
Verified source: Houston Energy Finance GroupFinance for Non-Finance Professionals
Virtual
Verified source: Energy Workforce19th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show
Woodlands Waterway Marriott · The Woodlands, TX
Verified source: National Institute for Storage Tank ManagementEnergy Workforce Core Leadership Skills
Lafayette, LA
Verified source: Energy WorkforcePower Markets: What Energy Leaders Need to Know
Houston, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforcePOWERGEN International
Salt Palace Convention Center · Salt Lake City, UT
Verified source: POWERGEN InternationalAPI Winter Exploration and Production Standards Meeting
Hyatt Regency Dallas · Dallas, TX
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteNAPE Summit
Houston, TX
Verified source: NAPEIADC Health, Safety, Environment and Training Conference
Norris Conference Center CityCentre · Houston, TX
Verified source: IADCDTECH
Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, GA
Verified source: DTECHEnergy Workforce Annual Meeting
San Antonio, TX
Verified source: Energy WorkforceGPA Midstream Technical Conference
Hilton Granite Park · Plano, TX
Verified source: GPA MidstreamOffshore Technology Conference and URTeC
Reliant Park · Houston, TX
Verified source: Offshore Technology ConferenceAPI Pipeline Conference and Expo
Hilton Orlando · Orlando, FL
Verified source: American Petroleum InstituteIADC Drilling Onshore Conference and Exhibition
Hyatt Regency Houston West · Houston, TX
Verified source: IADCAAPL LANDMARK and 73rd Annual Meeting
Westin DC Downtown · Washington, DC
Verified source: American Association of Professional LandmenIADC Well Control Conference of the Americas
Hyatt Regency Houston West · Houston, TX
Verified source: IADCIMAGE 2027
George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, TX
Verified source: Society of Exploration GeophysicistsIADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference
Westin Galleria Dallas · Dallas, TX
Verified source: IADC and SPEEvent discovery sources
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The daily review also checks event pages from associations maintained in the Oilfield Tailgate Resources directory, plus additional national sources found during research.
Better In Our Back Yard EventsMining, energy, infrastructure and resource-development programs↗Economic Alliance Houston Port Region EventsPetrochemical, maritime, logistics and Gulf Coast industrial programs↗AADE Houston EventsDrilling engineering, technical meetings and industry networking↗Data Center POWER eXchangePower supply, infrastructure and data center industry programs↗Houston Energy Finance Group EventsEnergy finance education, breakfasts and industry networking↗Houston Producers Forum EventsEnergy executive luncheons and industry networking↗Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center EventsUT Austin energy education, research and industry programs; some events require an invitation↗Pipeliners Association of Houston EventsPipeline education, industry meetings and scholarship events↗SPE Global EventsConferences, workshops and section events↗IADC Upcoming ConferencesDrilling, safety and technical conferences↗AAPL Event CalendarLand, legal and professional education events↗Energy Workforce EventsEnergy services conferences, programs and chapters↗NARO Upcoming EventsRoyalty owner conventions and chapter programs↗IPAA Meetings and EventsIndependent producer meetings and conferences↗GPA Midstream EventsMidstream conventions, training and technical programs↗GPA Midstream Midcontinent EventsOklahoma and Mid Continent chapter programs and networking↗MCEPSOklahoma oil and gas safety education and industry networking↗NGEAO EventsOklahoma energy networking, annual conference, golf and sporting clays↗Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance EventsIndependent producer education, advocacy and networking events↗Energy Conference NetworkOil and gas digitalization, AI and operations conferences↗Marcellus Shale CoalitionSHALE INSIGHT technical, policy and natural gas conference↗API EventsOil, natural gas, refining, safety and standards conferences↗LDC Gas ForumsNatural gas market forums, including the Mid-Continent program↗NISTM EventsStorage tank operations, integrity, safety and compliance conferences↗New Mexico Oil & Gas Association EventsNew Mexico oil and gas policy, operations and industry leadership programs↗PPROA EventsTexas Panhandle producer, royalty owner, advocacy and networking events↗PBPA EventsPermian Basin oil and gas advocacy, education, technical updates and industry networking↗Rice Alliance Energy EventsEnergy technology, commercialization, investment and innovation programs↗GSA Geoscience CalendarGeoscience meetings, field trips and conferences↗Geothermal Rising EventsGeothermal drilling, subsurface technology, power and technical conferences↗AIChE ConferencesChemical engineering and process safety events↗Offshore Technology ConferenceOffshore and unconventional energy events↗NAPEEnergy property, prospect and deal marketplace events↗POWERGEN InternationalPower generation conferences and exhibitions↗DTECHTransmission, distribution and grid technology events↗SEG and IMAGEApplied geoscience and energy events↗
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