What is the capacity of DATCU Stadium?

DATCU Stadium (formerly Apogee Stadium) is the first newly-built stadium to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Designed by the same team behind AT&T Stadium, the 30,000-seat venue features signature wing-shaped grandstands.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened in 2011 to replace outdated Fouts Field. The $78M venue was designed by HKS Sports and built by Manhattan Construction, the AT&T Stadium team.

Major Renovations

2011Stadium opened as first LEED Platinum certified new-build stadium

2012Three wind turbines installed, generating 500,000 kWh annually

2023Renamed DATCU Stadium after record sponsorship deal

Notable Moments

Oct 16, 2012First nationally televised game: UNT beat Louisiana-Lafayette 30-23 on ESPN2

Aug 31, 2013Celebrated 100 years of North Texas football vs Idaho

Oct 10, 2025Record attendance of 31,386 vs South Florida

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Horseshoe design offers good sightlines throughout. Wing-shaped grandstands behind north end zone are iconic.

Parking Tips

Campus lots across I-35 with pedestrian bridge. Tailgating in Mean Green Village.

Game Day

Eagle-wing grandstands reach 106 feet above field. Wind turbines visible from stadium. One of nation's greenest venues.

🔥Rivals

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Gerald J. Ford Stadium

SMU

Safeway Bowl

University Park, TX

Stadiums Near DATCU Stadium

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AT&T Stadium

Dallas Cowboys

Arlington, TX32 mi

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Globe Life Field

Texas Rangers

Arlington, TX32 mi

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Gerald J. Ford Stadium

SMU

University Park, TX33 mi

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Amon G. Carter Stadium

TCU

Fort Worth, TX36 mi

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Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium

East Texas A&M Lions

Commerce, Texas72 mi

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Memorial Stadium

Tarleton State Texans

Stephenville, Texas92 mi

References

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