What is the capacity of Panther Stadium?

Panther Stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000.

Where is Panther Stadium located?

Panther Stadium is located in Prairie View, Texas.

What team plays at Panther Stadium?

Panther Stadium is the home stadium of Prairie View A&M Panthers in the SWAC.

When was Panther Stadium built?

Panther Stadium opened in 2016.

What stadiums are near Panther Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Panther Stadium are Husky Stadium (40 mi), Kyle Field (41 mi), Rice Stadium (44 mi), Daikin Park (45 mi), NRG Stadium (45 mi), Shell Energy Stadium (45 mi).

Panther Stadium - home of Prairie View A&M Panthers in Prairie View, Texas

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Panther StadiumPrairie View, Texas

Prairie View A&M Panthers

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Capacity

15,000

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Conference

SWAC

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Opened

2016

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📖About Panther Stadium

Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field is a $60 million, 15,000-seat venue that opened in 2016 with infrastructure to expand to 30,000. The modern facility honors Prairie View A&M's storied football tradition, which includes five Black college national championships under legendary coach Billy Nicks.

🏛️History

Origins

Built to provide a modern home for the Panthers and enhance recruitment, the stadium was designed with expansion capabilities to accommodate Prairie View's growing fanbase. It opened with a sold-out Labor Day Classic victory over archrival Texas Southern.

Major Renovations

2016Stadium opened with 15,000 capacity, 12 private suites, press box, and infrastructure to expand to 30,000 seats

Notable Moments

Sep 4, 2016Inaugural game: sold-out Labor Day Classic victory over archrival Texas Southern

1953-1964Panthers won five Black college national championships under legendary coach Billy Nicks

1929-1961Prairie View Bowl: first HBCU to create and play in a post-season bowl game

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The modern design offers excellent sightlines throughout. Lower bowl between the 30-yard lines provides the best gameday atmosphere.

Parking Tips

Campus parking is ample around the new stadium. Arrive early for the Labor Day Classic against Texas Southern and homecoming.

Game Day

The stadium honors legendary coach Billy Nicks, known as the "Bear Bryant" of Black college football. Nicks coached from 1945-1965 and won eight SWAC championships with a 127-39-8 record.