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Hancock Whitney Stadium - home of South Alabama in Mobile, AL
NCAA FBS

Hancock Whitney StadiumMobile, Alabama

South Alabama

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Capacity
25,450
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
2020
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Surface
FieldTurf

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📖About Hancock Whitney Stadium

Hancock Whitney Stadium opened in 2020 as South Alabama's first on-campus stadium. The $78M, 25,450-seat venue hosts the Senior Bowl and LendingTree Bowl.

🏛️History

Origins

Built to replace off-campus Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Construction began August 2018; opened September 12, 2020 vs Tulane. 10-year naming rights with Hancock Whitney bank.

Major Renovations

2020Stadium opened with 25,450 capacity

Notable Moments

Sep 12, 2024Record 87-10 win over Northwestern State—Sun Belt scoring record
Nov 18, 2023First FBS shutout: 28-0 vs Marshall, clinched bowl eligibility
Dec 23, 2023LendingTree Bowl: 59-10 over EMU tied bowl records

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Modern facility with good sightlines throughout. Premium seating options available.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Mobile Bay beaches nearby.

Game Day

Senior Bowl brings top NFL prospects annually. LendingTree Bowl held here. 56 Hall of Famers played in Senior Bowl.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Callaghan's Irish Social Club

$$

Mobile institution with live music and St. Patrick's Day parade.

📍 3.0 milesMobile

💡 A Mobile tradition. Great atmosphere for gameday.

🍽️Restaurants

Wintzell's Oyster House

$$

Mobile institution since 1938. Famous for oysters and Gulf seafood.

📍 3.0 milesMobile

💡 A must-visit for Gulf Coast seafood. The oysters are legendary.

The Blind Mule

$$$

Downtown Mobile spot with Southern cuisine and craft cocktails.

📍 3.5 milesDowntown Mobile

💡 Upscale Southern food in a great downtown location.

🏨Hotels

Hampton Inn Mobile-East Bay/Daphne

$$

Comfortable hotel near South Alabama campus.

📍 5.0 milesDaphne

💡 Good value option close to the stadium. Book early for gameday weekends.

🎭Attractions

Senior Bowl

Free

Annual all-star game brings top NFL prospects to Mobile. 56 Hall of Famers played in the Senior Bowl.

📍 0 milesHancock Whitney Stadium

💡 Experience the Senior Bowl tradition and modern South Alabama football.

🅿️Parking Options

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Hancock Whitney Stadium Lots

$15-20
Lot📍 0.1 miles

💡 Campus parking available. Arrive early as lots fill up quickly.

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References

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