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Cajun Field - home of Louisiana in Lafayette, LA
NCAA FBS

Cajun FieldLafayette, Louisiana

Louisiana

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Capacity
30,000
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
1971
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Surface
ProGrass

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📖About Cajun Field

Cajun Field, nicknamed "The Swamp" since 1988, sits two feet below sea level in Lafayette. The 30,000-seat stadium underwent a $65M renovation completed in 2025 and is the largest in the Sun Belt.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened September 25, 1971 with a shutout of Santa Clara. Built to replace McNaspy Stadium. Nicknamed "The Swamp" because the field sits below sea level near Cypress Lake.

Major Renovations

1992Capacity increased to 31,000
2014South end zone expansion; capacity to 41,426
2025$65M west side renovation; Our Lady of Lourdes naming rights

Notable Moments

2020Program reached #15 AP ranking—highest in school history
2019-2020First back-to-back 10+ win seasons under Billy Napier
Dec 1, 2018Hosted Sun Belt Championship Game vs Appalachian State

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

New west side features 34 suites, 40 loge boxes, 524 club seats. East side renovation begins after 2026.

Parking Tips

Cajundome lots nearby. Lafayette has excellent Cajun food options.

Game Day

Experience Cajun culture—boudin, crawfish, and zydeco. The Swamp atmosphere is unique. Largest Sun Belt stadium.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

$$

Louisiana-based sports bar chain founded in Baton Rouge. Great gameday atmosphere with Cajun-inspired menu.

📍 2.0 milesLafayette

💡 Popular spot for Ragin' Cajuns fans. Arrive early on gameday.

The Wurst Biergarten

$$

German-style beer garden with extensive beer selection and sausages.

📍 3.0 milesLafayette

💡 Great beer selection and outdoor seating.

🍽️Restaurants

Don's Seafood

$$$

Lafayette institution since 1934. Famous for authentic Cajun seafood.

📍 2.5 milesLafayette

💡 A must-visit for authentic Cajun cuisine. The crawfish is legendary.

Prejean's

$$$

Cajun restaurant with live music and alligator pond. Known for authentic Louisiana cuisine.

📍 3.0 milesLafayette

💡 Experience Cajun culture with food and live zydeco music.

Johnson's Boucaniere

$

Local favorite for boudin, cracklins, and Cajun specialties.

📍 2.0 milesLafayette

💡 Try the boudin—it's a Lafayette tradition.

🏨Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome

$$$

Modern hotel close to Cajun Field and Cajundome.

📍 1.0 milesLafayette

💡 Closest hotel to the stadium. Book early for gameday weekends.

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette

$$

Comfortable hotel with easy access to campus.

📍 2.0 milesLafayette

💡 Good value option close to the stadium.

🎭Attractions

The Swamp

Free

Cajun Field sits 2 feet below sea level near Cypress Lake. The unique atmosphere and Cajun culture make it special.

📍 0 milesCajun Field

💡 Experience authentic Cajun culture—boudin, crawfish, and zydeco music.

🅿️Parking Options

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Cajun Field Parking Lots

$15-20
Lot📍 0.1 miles

💡 Parking available around the stadium. Arrive early.

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Cajundome Lots

$10
Lot📍 0.5 miles

💡 Additional parking at nearby Cajundome. Short walk to the stadium.

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