What is the capacity of Scheumann Stadium?

Scheumann Stadium has been home to Ball State since 1967 and was renamed in 2005 after $4M donation from John and June Scheumann. David Letterman famously campaigned to have it named after himself.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened October 21, 1967 with 65-7 win over Butler. Capacity of 16,000. Named for John B. and June M. Scheumann in 2005.

Major Renovations

1995South grandstand added; capacity to 22,500

2007$13M renovation: lighting, lawn seating, luxury suites, brick facade

Notable Moments

Nov 2008Record 23,861 for 45-22 win over WMU; 12-0 regular season

1989MAC Championship; first Division 1A bowl appearance

2008Record-setting 11,088 students attended final regular season game

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Horseshoe design with north end zone lawn seating. Premium suites added in 2007.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Muncie is 45 miles north of Indianapolis.

Game Day

David Letterman wanted stadium named for him. Indianapolis mayor joked I-465 would be renamed Letterman Expressway instead. 16 crowds over 20,000.

🔥Rivals

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Fred C. Yager Stadium

Miami

Red Bird Rivalry

Oxford, OH

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Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium

NIU

Battle for the Bronze Stack

DeKalb, IL

Stadiums Near Scheumann Stadium

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Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl

Butler Bulldogs

Indianapolis, Indiana47 mi

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Lucas Oil Stadium

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis, IN51 mi

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Fred C. Yager Stadium

Miami

Oxford, OH60 mi

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Welcome Stadium

Dayton Flyers

Dayton, Ohio73 mi

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Ross–Ade Stadium

Purdue

West Lafayette, IN81 mi

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Nippert Stadium

Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH89 mi

References

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