What is the capacity of Paladin Stadium?

Paladin Stadium has a seating capacity of 16,000.

Where is Paladin Stadium located?

Paladin Stadium is located in Greenville, South Carolina.

What team plays at Paladin Stadium?

Paladin Stadium is the home stadium of Furman Paladins in the Southern.

What stadiums are near Paladin Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Paladin Stadium are Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium (28 mi), Gibbs Stadium (29 mi), Bailey Memorial Stadium (46 mi), Ernest W. Spangler Stadium (49 mi), E. J. Whitmire Stadium (50 mi), Sanford Stadium (86 mi).

Paladin Stadium - home of Furman Paladins in Greenville, South Carolina

NCAA FCS

Paladin StadiumGreenville, South Carolina

Q: When was Paladin Stadium built?

Paladin Stadium opened in 1981.

Furman Paladins

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Capacity

16,000

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Conference

Southern

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Opened

1981

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Surface

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📖About Paladin Stadium

Paladin Stadium opened in 1981 as the third home of Furman football, replacing the historic Sirrine Stadium. With 16,000 seats and the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it's one of the most scenic venues in the FCS. The 2013 addition of the Pearce-Horton Football Complex brought world-class facilities to this already impressive stadium.

🏛️History

Origins

Built in 1981 at a cost of $2 million to replace Sirrine Stadium, which served Furman football for 45 years. The university needed a larger, more modern facility to support its Division I-AA football program and accommodate growing attendance.

Major Renovations

1985Expanded to current 16,000 capacity

2013Field converted to FieldTurf

2014Pearce-Horton Football Complex completed - 44,000 sq ft, 4-story facility with locker room, coaches offices, meeting rooms, sports medicine center, and Mauldin Hall championship history display

Notable Moments

1981Stadium opened, replacing Sirrine Stadium (1936-1980)

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Lower bowl between the 30-yard lines offers best sightlines. Upper sections provide panoramic mountain views. The area near the knight/dame on horseback entrance is popular with families.

Parking Tips

The Furman Fan Zone adjacent to Paladin Stadium opens 3 hours before kickoff. Parking available in campus lots off Poinsett Highway. Arrive early for big conference games.

Game Day

The Paladins are led onto the field by a knight or dame on horseback - a beloved tradition. The Furman Fan Zone features live music through the Ingles Concert Series. Stay until halftime to see the equestrian pair greet visitors under the scoreboard. The Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop creates one of college football's most photogenic settings.