What is the capacity of Roy Kidd Stadium?

Roy Kidd Stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000.

Where is Roy Kidd Stadium located?

Roy Kidd Stadium is located in Richmond, Kentucky.

What team plays at Roy Kidd Stadium?

Roy Kidd Stadium is the home stadium of Eastern Kentucky Colonels in the UAC.

What stadiums are near Roy Kidd Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Roy Kidd Stadium are Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds (23 mi), Phil Simms Stadium (57 mi), L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium (86 mi), Paycor Stadium (95 mi), Great American Ball Park (95 mi), Nippert Stadium (97 mi).

Roy Kidd Stadium - home of Eastern Kentucky Colonels in Richmond, Kentucky

NCAA FCS

Roy Kidd StadiumRichmond, Kentucky

Q: When was Roy Kidd Stadium built?

Roy Kidd Stadium opened in 1969.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

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Capacity

20,000

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Conference

UAC

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Opened

1969

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Surface

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📖About Roy Kidd Stadium

Roy Kidd Stadium opened in 1969 as Hanger Field and was renamed in 1990 to honor legendary coach Roy Kidd, who won 314 games and two NCAA Division I-AA Championships (1979, 1982) during his tenure. The 20,000-seat facility is unique in that it was originally built as an "academic-athletic showplace" combining classroom space with a stadium. Major expansions in 2017 added over 3,000 seats and modern amenities.

🏛️History

Origins

Built in 1969 as both classroom space and a stadium to justify the project in the political climate of the late 1960s. President Robert R. Martin envisioned an "academic-athletic showplace" that served dual purposes for the university.

Major Renovations

1990Renamed Roy Kidd Stadium in honor of legendary coach

2009Natural turf replaced by SF II synthetic turf, new home locker rooms, play-clocks, and scoreboard

2013New Daktronics LED video displays and custom audio system installed

2017East side expansion added 3,000+ bleacher seats, modern concessions, and new team locker room

2021Artificial surface replaced (originally installed 2008)

2022Field renamed CG Bank Field

Notable Moments

Sep 13, 1969Stadium opened with victory over Austin Peay, 29-10

1979Roy Kidd led Colonels to first NCAA Division I-AA Championship

1982Second national championship under Coach Kidd

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The expanded east side offers modern amenities and excellent sightlines. Lower bowl seats between the 30-yard lines provide best views of the action.

Parking Tips

Multiple parking lots surround the stadium. Arrive 2-3 hours early for prime tailgating spots.

Game Day

Experience Colonels football at a stadium honoring one of the FCS's greatest coaches. The passionate fanbase and historic atmosphere create an exciting environment.