Mackay Stadium - home of Nevada in Reno, NV

πŸ“–About Mackay Stadium

Mackay Stadium is named for the Mackay family who funded the original 1909 stadium. The modern 26,000-seat venue is home to Chris Ault Field, honoring the creator of the Pistol offense.

πŸ›οΈHistory

Origins

Modern stadium opened October 1, 1966 with 7,500 capacity. Named for John William Mackay and son Clarence H. Mackay. Field named for Chris Ault in 2013.

Major Renovations

2000FieldTurf synthetic surface installed
2003Permanent lighting added for night games
2016Renovation improved seating; capacity to 26,000

Notable Moments

1991Greatest comeback in NCAA history: rallied from 42 down vs Weber State
Oct 24, 2009Most points combined: beat Idaho 70-45 (115 total)
Oct 8, 2011Only shutout in Battle for Fremont Cannon history: 37-0 over UNLV

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Compact venue creates good sightlines throughout.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Reno casinos nearby.

Game Day

Chris Ault invented Pistol offense here in 2004. Fremont Cannon rivalry with UNLV. 1991 comeback is legendary.

πŸ”₯Rivals

Stadiums Near Mackay Stadium

References

Content sourced from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and official team sites. Additional information verified against public sources.