What is the capacity of Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium?

Floyd Stadium opened in 1933 and has seen MTSU compile a 310-141-13 (.684) home record including a 31-game winning streak. The 30,788-seat venue was extensively renovated for the FBS transition in 1998.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened October 14, 1933 with scoreless tie vs Jacksonville State. Named for coach Johnny "Red" Floyd in 1968. Horace Jones Field honors former coach.

Major Renovations

1948Permanent concrete stands added; capacity to 6,200

1971Artificial turf installed

1998$25M renovation for FBS; five-story press tower, 30,788 seats

Notable Moments

Sep 10, 2011Record 30,502 vs Georgia Tech

Sep 5, 1998Renovated stadium opened: 27,568 fans vs Tennessee State

1987-199431-game home winning streak

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Five-story tower with luxury suites and press facilities. East side grandstands original from earlier era.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Murfreesboro is growing Nashville suburb.

Game Day

Blue Raiders have played here since 1933. First BCS foe at home was Temple (2003). Beat Maryland at home in 2008.

🔥Rivals

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Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field

Troy

Battle for the Palladium

Troy, AL

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Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field

Western Kentucky

100 Miles of Hate

Bowling Green, KY

Stadiums Near Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium

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New Nissan Stadium

Tennessee State Tigers

Nashville, Tennessee31 mi

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Nissan Stadium

Tennessee Titans

Nashville, TN31 mi

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Nissan Stadium

Tennessee State Tigers

Nashville, Tennessee31 mi

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FirstBank Stadium

Vanderbilt

Nashville, TN32 mi

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Tucker Stadium

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Cookeville, Tennessee53 mi

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Fortera Stadium

Austin Peay Governors

Clarksville, Tennessee73 mi

References

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