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Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium - home of Albany Great Danes in Albany, New York
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Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey StadiumAlbany, New York

Albany Great Danes

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Capacity
8,500
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Conference
CAA Football
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Opened
2013
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Surface
N/A

πŸ“–About Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium

Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium opened in 2013 as a state-of-the-art home for Albany football. With a capacity of 8,500, including 629 chair-backs and a natural grass berm, the stadium features a massive HD video display and serves as home to multiple Great Danes programs.

πŸ›οΈHistory

Origins

The stadium was built to provide Albany with its own on-campus football facility as the program made its debut in Colonial Athletic Association football. Construction began in April 2012 and was completed in September 2013.

Major Renovations

2013Stadium opened on September 14 with Albany defeating Rhode Island
2015Renamed to honor $10 million donation from Tom & Mary Casey
2024Football field replaced with new surface

Notable Moments

Sep 14, 2013Stadium inaugural game vs Rhode Island (CAA debut)
Sep 27, 2015Stadium formally dedicated as Tom & Mary Casey Stadium

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The 629 chair-back seats offer the most comfort, while the natural grass berm beyond the north end zone is popular with families and kids. Bleacher seating provides traditional gameday atmosphere.

Parking Tips

Box offices open four hours prior to kickoff. Arrive early for popular games as Albany averages around 6,000 fans per home contest. Campus lots fill quickly on gamedays.

Game Day

The large grassy berm is packed with kids throughout the game, with T-shirts tossed into the berm after every Albany score. The 39' by 22' HD video display behind the south end zone provides replays and stats.

πŸ—ΊοΈLocal Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Susie's

$$

Popular sports bar near University at Albany with great gameday atmosphere.

πŸ“ 2 miles

πŸ’‘ Arrive early on football Saturdays for pre-game crowds.

City Line Bar and Grill

$$

Local favorite with casual dining and full bar near campus.

πŸ“ 1.5 miles

🍽️Restaurants

Peaches Cafe

$$

Go-to spot for breakfast near University at Albany in Stuyvesant Plaza.

πŸ“ 3 miles1475 Western Avenue

πŸ’‘ Perfect for pre-game brunch before afternoon kickoffs.

Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen

$$$

Outdoor patio space in downtown Albany's historic warehouse district.

πŸ“ 8 miles

πŸ’‘ Great for post-game celebrations in downtown Albany.

Barcelona

$$$

Upscale Mediterranean cuisine on Western Ave near campus.

πŸ“ 2 miles1192 Western Ave

🏨Hotels

Hotels near Western Ave

$$

Multiple chain hotels located along Western Avenue near campus.

πŸ“ 2-3 miles

πŸ’‘ Book early for homecoming and rivalry games.

🎭Attractions

Downtown Albany

Free

New York's capital city with historic architecture, museums, and dining.

πŸ“ 8 miles

πŸ’‘ Visit the Empire State Plaza and New York State Museum.

πŸ…ΏοΈParking Options

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Campus Lots

LotπŸ“ 0.1-0.3 miles

πŸ’‘ Arrive 3+ hours early for tailgating. Lots fill quickly for popular games.

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Street Parking

StreetπŸ“ 0.3-0.5 miles

πŸ’‘ Limited street parking available in nearby residential areas.

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References

Content sourced from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and official team sites. Additional information verified against public sources.