College Football Stadiums

Where to sit, where to park and where to tailgate at college football's biggest stadiums, plus capacity rankings and travel guides for the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC.

The 100,000 Club Eight college stadiums seat 100,000+ 1Michigan Stadium107,601 2Beaver Stadium106,572 3Ohio Stadium102,780 4Kyle Field102,733 5Tiger Stadium102,321
Plus Neyland, DKR-Texas Memorial and Bryant-Denny

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College Football Stadium FAQs

How many college football stadiums hold 100,000 fans?

Eight. Michigan Stadium leads at 107,601, followed by Beaver Stadium (106,572), Ohio Stadium (102,780), Kyle Field (102,733), Tiger Stadium (102,321), Neyland Stadium (101,915), DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119) and Bryant-Denny Stadium (100,077). All eight belong to the Big Ten or the SEC, and no NFL stadium seats more than 82,500.

What are the 10 biggest college football stadiums?

In order of capacity: Michigan Stadium, Beaver Stadium, Ohio Stadium, Kyle Field, Tiger Stadium, Neyland Stadium, DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Sanford Stadium and the Rose Bowl. Every one of them is home to a Big Ten or SEC team.

Why are college football stadiums bigger than NFL stadiums?

College football stadiums are larger than NFL stadiums primarily due to their historic origins. During the college stadium building boom of the 1920s, attending in person was the only way to watch a game, driving massive capacities and bleacher seating. In contrast, the NFL's popularity exploded during the television era, shifting the league's focus toward lucrative broadcast rights, luxury suites, and individual seating rather than packing 100,000 fans onto aluminum bleachers.

What is the oldest college football stadium?

Franklin Field, home of the Penn Quakers, opened in 1895 and is the oldest college football stadium still in use. In the FBS, the oldest is Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, which opened in 1913. Texas A&M has played football on the Kyle Field site since 1905, but its concrete stadium dates to 1927.

What is the loudest college football stadium?

There's no official standard for measuring crowd noise, so claims vary. The reading cited most often is 133.6 decibels at Washington's Husky Stadium during a 1992 game against Nebraska. LSU's Tiger Stadium owns the most famous loud moment: the crowd's reaction to a late touchdown against Auburn in 1988 registered on a seismograph on campus, which is why it's remembered as the Earthquake Game.

What is the largest crowd ever at a college football game?

156,990, at the Battle at Bristol on September 10, 2016, when Tennessee beat Virginia Tech 45-24 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The on-campus record belongs to Michigan Stadium, where 115,109 fans watched Michigan host Notre Dame in 2013.

What bags are allowed at college football games?

Most major programs, including every SEC school and the majority of the Big Ten, use the same clear bag policy: one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Every fan, including children, can carry one of each. Schools differ on details like clear backpacks, so check the stadium's policy before you leave for the game.

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