Joe Walton StadiumMoon Township, Pennsylvania
Robert Morris Colonials
About Joe Walton Stadium
Joe Walton Stadium at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, honors the legendary coach who built the Colonials football program. With a capacity of 3,000, this facility overlooks the Pittsburgh area from its hilltop campus location and has been home to RMU football since the program's inception.
Joe Walton Stadium History
Origins
The stadium was built in 1994 when Robert Morris established its football program under head coach Joe Walton, former New York Jets coach. The facility was designed to accommodate a new program while leaving room for future expansion as the team developed.
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Visiting Joe Walton Stadium
Best Seats
The main grandstand on the home side offers the best views and some covered seating. Midfield sections provide optimal sightlines. The hilltop location offers scenic views of the surrounding Pittsburgh area. Visiting bleachers are smaller but provide good views.
Parking Tips
Campus parking lots surround the stadium with ample capacity. Arrive 60-90 minutes before kickoff. Parking is generally free. The campus is accessible from I-376 and provides easy access to Pittsburgh International Airport (5 miles away).
Game Day
Robert Morris offers a suburban Pittsburgh game day experience. The campus location in Moon Township is convenient to the airport and Pittsburgh proper (15 miles). Pre-game tailgating occurs in adjacent lots. The intimate atmosphere creates a strong sense of community.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Walton Stadium
- What is the capacity of Joe Walton Stadium?
- Joe Walton Stadium has a seating capacity of 3,000.
- Where is Joe Walton Stadium located?
- Joe Walton Stadium is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
- What team plays at Joe Walton Stadium?
- Joe Walton Stadium is the home stadium of Robert Morris Colonials in the NEC.
- When was Joe Walton Stadium built?
- Joe Walton Stadium opened in 2005.
- Where are the best seats at Joe Walton Stadium?
- The main grandstand on the home side offers the best views and some covered seating. Midfield sections provide optimal sightlines. The hilltop location offers scenic views of the surrounding Pittsburgh area. Visiting bleachers are smaller but provide good views.
- What are the best parking tips for Joe Walton Stadium?
- Campus parking lots surround the stadium with ample capacity. Arrive 60-90 minutes before kickoff. Parking is generally free. The campus is accessible from I-376 and provides easy access to Pittsburgh International Airport (5 miles away).
- What type of surface does Joe Walton Stadium have?
- Joe Walton Stadium has a fieldturf playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Joe Walton Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Joe Walton Stadium are Acrisure Stadium (12 mi), Acrisure Stadium (12 mi), PNC Park (12 mi), Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field (13 mi), Stambaugh Stadium (47 mi), Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium (62 mi).
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