What is the capacity of Louis Crews Stadium?

Louis Crews Stadium has a seating capacity of 21,000.

Where is Louis Crews Stadium located?

Louis Crews Stadium is located in Normal, Alabama.

What team plays at Louis Crews Stadium?

Louis Crews Stadium is the home stadium of Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the SWAC.

When was Louis Crews Stadium built?

Louis Crews Stadium opened in 1996.

What stadiums are near Louis Crews Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Louis Crews Stadium are Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium (63 mi), Finley Stadium (74 mi), Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium (75 mi), Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium (81 mi), Protective Stadium (88 mi), Seibert Stadium (92 mi).

Louis Crews Stadium - home of Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Normal, Alabama

NCAA FCS

Louis Crews StadiumNormal, Alabama

Alabama A&M Bulldogs

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Capacity

21,000

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Conference

SWAC

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Opened

1996

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Surface

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📖About Louis Crews Stadium

Louis Crews Stadium is a modern 21,000-seat facility that returned football to the Alabama A&M campus after a 25-year hiatus. Built in 1996, the stadium brought the Bulldogs home from off-campus venues and serves as the heart of gameday in Normal, Alabama.

🏛️History

Origins

Built at a cost of $10 million, the stadium was constructed to bring football back to Alabama A&M's campus. The first game played was a 20-17 loss to Clark Atlanta in 1996, marking the first on-campus game since 1971.

Major Renovations

2012Original FieldTurf installed

2023State-of-the-art FieldTurf surface installed using coconut husks instead of rubber pellets to reduce field temperatures

Notable Moments

Sep 21, 1996First on-campus game in 25 years (loss to Clark Atlanta 20-17)

Sep 28, 1996First victory at Louis Crews Stadium (36-22 over Miles College)

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The home-side grandstands (capacity 14,000) offer the best atmosphere and sightlines. The visitors' side holds 7,000 and provides a more intimate viewing experience.

Parking Tips

Campus parking is available around the stadium. Arrive early for SWAC conference games and rivalry matchups against Alabama State.

Game Day

The stadium features an all-weather, 8-lane running track that surrounds the football field. The Marching Maroon and White band brings energy to the gameday atmosphere.