NCAA FBS

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

Old Dominion

Norfolk, VA

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Capacity
21,944
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
1936
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Surface
AstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D

📖About Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium opened in its current form in 2019 after a $67.5M reconstruction. The Norfolk venue hosted the historic Oyster Bowl from 1946-1995 and saw ODU upset #13 Virginia Tech in 2018.

🏛️History

Origins

Original Foreman Field opened in 1936 with WPA funding. Renamed S.B. Ballard Stadium in 2009 after $2.5M donation. Completely reconstructed 2018-2019.

Major Renovations

2009ODU football returned; stadium renamed S.B. Ballard
2019$67.5M reconstruction with modern amenities; capacity 21,944

Notable Moments

Sep 22, 2018ODU upset #13 Virginia Tech 49-35 before record crowd of 20,532
1946-1995Hosted historic Oyster Bowl featuring major NCAA teams
Aug 31, 2019Renovated stadium opened with 24-21 win over Norfolk State

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Modern 2019 construction provides excellent sightlines throughout.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Norfolk waterfront nearby.

Game Day

ODU field hockey won 9 national titles here. Historic Oyster Bowl legacy. Virginia Tech upset put program on map.

🔥Rivals

Stadiums Near Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

References

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