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📖About Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field
Memorial Stadium, known as the "Sea of Red," holds 85,458 and becomes Nebraska's third-largest city on game days. The NCAA-record 410+ consecutive sellout streak dates to 1962. The field is named for Tom Osborne, who retired with three national championships.
🏛️Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field History
Origins
Opened October 13, 1923 with 31,080 seats, dedicated to honor Nebraskans who served in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and WWI. Originally just two sideline grandstands, end zones were enclosed in the 1960s.
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🎟️Visiting Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field
Best Seats
West Stadium has the most shade and the West Stadium Club offers AC. North end zone seats are good value but expect sun in your eyes for 1st quarter at November games. Aisle seats near the tunnel let you high-five players during The Tunnel Walk.
Parking Tips
Public lots east of 14th St: $10-$25 (credit only), open 6 hrs before kickoff. Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena lots are first-come. Rideshare pickup at Henzlik Hall (1430 Vine St)—10-15 min walk. Over 20 donor lots also available.
Game Day
Unity Walk starts 2.5 hrs before kickoff outside the stadium. The Tunnel Walk through Gate 20 is iconic—both sides chant "Husker Power" before players emerge. Stadium is cashless. Red balloons fly after TDs (tradition since 1960s). Hit Haymarket District or The Railyard postgame for Misty's Steakhouse or Lazlo's.
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Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 13th-largest and the 25th-oldest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field
- What is the capacity of Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field has a seating capacity of 85,458.
- Where is Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field located?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field is located in Lincoln, NE.
- What team plays at Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field is the home stadium of Nebraska in the Big Ten.
- When was Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field built?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field opened in 1923.
- Where are the best seats at Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- West Stadium has the most shade and the West Stadium Club offers AC. North end zone seats are good value but expect sun in your eyes for 1st quarter at November games. Aisle seats near the tunnel let you high-five players during The Tunnel Walk.
- What are the best parking tips for Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- Public lots east of 14th St: $10-$25 (credit only), open 6 hrs before kickoff. Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena lots are first-come. Rideshare pickup at Henzlik Hall (1430 Vine St)—10-15 min walk. Over 20 donor lots also available.
- What type of surface does Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field have?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field has a fieldturf playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- The closest stadiums to Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field are Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium (112 mi), DakotaDome (137 mi), David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (150 mi), Drake Stadium (168 mi), Kauffman Stadium (170 mi), Target Field (336 mi).
- Who are Nebraska's biggest rivals?
- Nebraska's rivals include Colorado, Iowa (Battle of the Heroes), Minnesota, Missouri (Battle for the Victory Bell), Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin (Battle for Freedom).
- How old is Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field?
- Memorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field opened in 1923, making it 103 years old. It ranks #25 among the oldest stadiums in the country.
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