Barker–Lane StadiumBuies Creek, North Carolina
Campbell Fighting Camels
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📖About Barker–Lane Stadium
Barker–Lane Stadium opened August 30, 2008, on the campus of Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, as home of the Campbell Fighting Camels football program in the FCS Coastal Athletic Association. The stadium is named for Bob Barker and Dr. Don Lane, who combined for a $4 million pledge. A 2013 west-stand expansion brought capacity to 5,500. The playing surface is Ed Gore Field, named for a 1952 alumnus, with AstroTurf GameDay Grass (artificial) installed in 2018.
🏛️Barker–Lane Stadium History
Origins
The stadium was built to support Campbell University's inaugural football season in 2008, providing an on-campus venue for the new FCS program.
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Best Seats
The 2013 West stand expansion added 3,000 seats including 867 chair-backs, plus new press box, restrooms, and concessions. Stadium named after entrepreneurs Bob Barker and Dr. Don Lane, who made a $4 million pledge.
Parking Tips
Buies Creek is a very rural location. Most parking is on campus near the stadium. Arrive early as options are limited in this small college town.
Game Day
Campbell offers a small-town college football atmosphere. The rural setting provides a quiet, intimate gameday experience. The HD video board enhances the modern feel despite the modest capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barker–Lane Stadium
- What is the capacity of Barker–Lane Stadium?
- Barker–Lane Stadium has a seating capacity of 5,500.
- Where is Barker–Lane Stadium located?
- Barker–Lane Stadium is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
- What team plays at Barker–Lane Stadium?
- Barker–Lane Stadium is the home stadium of Campbell Fighting Camels in the CAA Football.
- When was Barker–Lane Stadium built?
- Barker–Lane Stadium opened in 2008.
- Where are the best seats at Barker–Lane Stadium?
- The 2013 West stand expansion added 3,000 seats including 867 chair-backs, plus new press box, restrooms, and concessions. Stadium named after entrepreneurs Bob Barker and Dr. Don Lane, who made a $4 million pledge.
- What are the best parking tips for Barker–Lane Stadium?
- Buies Creek is a very rural location. Most parking is on campus near the stadium. Arrive early as options are limited in this small college town.
- What type of surface does Barker–Lane Stadium have?
- Barker–Lane Stadium has a astroturf gameday grass (artificial, installed 2018, ed gore field) playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Barker–Lane Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Barker–Lane Stadium are Wayne Day Family Field at Carter–Finley Stadium (27 mi), Kenan Stadium (39 mi), O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium (40 mi), Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium (42 mi), Rhodes Stadium (65 mi), Truist Stadium (74 mi).
References
- Barker-Lane Stadium - Wikipedia ↗
- Campbell Fighting Camels Athletics ↗
- Barker-Lane Stadium Facility Page — GoCamels.com ↗
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