Cajun FieldLafayette, Louisiana
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📖About Cajun Field
Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium is the home of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football program in Lafayette, Louisiana. Opened September 25, 1971, the stadium holds 30,000 and features a ProGrass artificial surface installed in 2008. Its playing field sits two feet below sea level in a natural bowl, requiring pumps and a dedicated drainage system. In June 2021, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center secured naming rights with a $15 million, 15-year commitment.
🏛️Cajun Field 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.
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🎟️Visiting Cajun Field
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.
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🔥Louisiana Rivals
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Tiger Stadium
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McNeese Cowboys
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Strawberry Stadium
Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
Tulane
Frequently Asked Questions About Cajun Field
- What is the capacity of Cajun Field?
- Cajun Field has a seating capacity of 30,000.
- Where is Cajun Field located?
- Cajun Field is located in Lafayette, LA.
- What team plays at Cajun Field?
- Cajun Field is the home stadium of Louisiana in the Sun Belt.
- When was Cajun Field built?
- Cajun Field opened in 1971.
- Where are the best seats at Cajun Field?
- New west side features 34 suites, 40 loge boxes, 524 club seats. East side renovation begins after 2026.
- What are the best parking tips for Cajun Field?
- Cajundome lots nearby. Lafayette has excellent Cajun food options.
- What type of surface does Cajun Field have?
- Cajun Field has a prograss playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Cajun Field?
- The closest stadiums to Cajun Field are Tiger Stadium (53 mi), A. W. Mumford Stadium (55 mi), Navarre Stadium (70 mi), Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium (80 mi), Strawberry Stadium (96 mi), Benson Field at Yulman Stadium (117 mi).
- Who are Louisiana's biggest rivals?
- Louisiana's rivals include Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe (Battle on the Bayou).
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