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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

📖About Hancock Whitney Stadium

Hancock Whitney Stadium opened September 12, 2020, on the University of South Alabama campus in Mobile, Alabama, replacing the off-campus Ladd–Peebles Stadium. The $78 million facility seats 25,450 on FieldTurf and is home to the South Alabama Jaguars (Sun Belt Conference). Naming rights are held by Hancock Whitney Corporation, a Gulfport, Mississippi-based bank, under a 10-year agreement announced in January 2019. Since 2021 the stadium has hosted both the Senior Bowl and the 68 Ventures Bowl.

🏛️Hancock Whitney Stadium 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

🎟️Visiting Hancock Whitney Stadium

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.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

$$

Board a retired WWII-era South Dakota-class battleship and explore a fleet that also includes the submarine USS Drum and a pavilion of 30+ historic aircraft — one of the most comprehensive military history parks on the Gulf Coast.

📍 ~10 mi2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602

💡 Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (last tickets at 4 p.m.); adult admission (ages 12-55) is $18, seniors 55+ are $15. Wear comfortable shoes — touring the ship involves steep ladders and tight spaces.

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

$

An interactive waterfront museum on the Mobile River that chronicles Gulf maritime history through hands-on exhibits, ship simulations, and artifacts — inside a striking building architecturally designed to resemble a ship departing into Mobile Bay.

📍 ~10 mi155 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602

💡 Open Wed–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.); general admission is $5 for all ages (children under 5 free). The location on the downtown riverfront makes it easy to pair with a walk along the Mobile waterfront.

Mobile Botanical Gardens

$

A 106-acre urban oasis in the Spring Hill neighborhood featuring internationally recognized camellia and azalea collections, woodland trails, a longleaf pine conservation forest, and a Japanese maple garden.

📍 ~4 mi5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

💡 Open Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 1 hr before close); general admission is $10 for adults 18+. The gardens are dog-friendly on leash. Closed Monday and Tuesday except for members.

Colonial Fort Condé / History Museum of Mobile

$$

A four-fifths-scale reconstruction of Mobile's 1723 French colonial fort, where costumed interpreters demonstrate 18th-century life and musketry firings bring the site to life — with full access to the adjacent History Museum of Mobile included in one ticket.

📍 ~10 mi150 S Royal St (Fort Condé) / 111 S Royal St (History Museum), Mobile, AL 36602

💡 History Museum open Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m.; Fort Condé closes at 4:30 p.m. Adult admission is $14 and covers both sites. First Sunday of each month is free admission.

🅿️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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Stadium Rankings

Hancock Whitney Stadium ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 4th-newest.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hancock Whitney Stadium

What is the capacity of Hancock Whitney Stadium?
Hancock Whitney Stadium has a seating capacity of 25,450.
Where is Hancock Whitney Stadium located?
Hancock Whitney Stadium is located in Mobile, AL.
What team plays at Hancock Whitney Stadium?
Hancock Whitney Stadium is the home stadium of South Alabama in the Sun Belt.
When was Hancock Whitney Stadium built?
Hancock Whitney Stadium opened in 2020.
Where are the best seats at Hancock Whitney Stadium?
Modern facility with good sightlines throughout. Premium seating options available.
What are the best parking tips for Hancock Whitney Stadium?
Campus parking available. Mobile Bay beaches nearby.
What type of surface does Hancock Whitney Stadium have?
Hancock Whitney Stadium has a fieldturf playing surface.
What stadiums are near Hancock Whitney Stadium?
The closest stadiums to Hancock Whitney Stadium are Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium (80 mi), Benson Field at Yulman Stadium (126 mi), Strawberry Stadium (136 mi), ASU Stadium (161 mi), Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (163 mi), A. W. Mumford Stadium (179 mi).
Who are South Alabama's biggest rivals?
South Alabama's rivals include Troy (Battle for the Belt).

References

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