Homer Bryce StadiumNacogdoches, Texas
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
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📖About Homer Bryce Stadium
Homer Bryce Stadium has been home to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football program since opening in 1973 in Nacogdoches, Texas. The bowl-type stadium seats 14,575, with capacity expanding to nearly 25,000 when surrounding grassy hillside areas are used. Originally called Lumberjack Stadium, it was renamed in 1986 to honor SFA benefactor Homer Bryce, who attended SFA in the 1930s and served on the Board of Regents from 1974 to 1994. The current playing surface is AstroTurf RootZone 3D3, installed in 2021.
🏛️Homer Bryce Stadium History
Origins
Built in 1973 to provide Stephen F. Austin State University with a modern football facility as the program grew in the Lone Star Conference and later Southland Conference.
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Best Seats
The main grandstand offers covered seating with good sightlines to the field. End zone sections provide budget-friendly options with still-excellent views.
Parking Tips
Campus parking surrounds the stadium. Nacogdoches is a small college town with easy navigation, though arrive early for rivalry games.
Game Day
SFA has a passionate fanbase that creates a strong home atmosphere. The Lumberjacks' purple pride fills the stadium for big Southland Conference matchups.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homer Bryce Stadium
- What is the capacity of Homer Bryce Stadium?
- Homer Bryce Stadium has a seating capacity of 14,575.
- Where is Homer Bryce Stadium located?
- Homer Bryce Stadium is located in Nacogdoches, Texas.
- What team plays at Homer Bryce Stadium?
- Homer Bryce Stadium is the home stadium of Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the Southland.
- When was Homer Bryce Stadium built?
- Homer Bryce Stadium opened in 1973.
- Where are the best seats at Homer Bryce Stadium?
- The main grandstand offers covered seating with good sightlines to the field. End zone sections provide budget-friendly options with still-excellent views.
- What are the best parking tips for Homer Bryce Stadium?
- Campus parking surrounds the stadium. Nacogdoches is a small college town with easy navigation, though arrive early for rivalry games.
- What type of surface does Homer Bryce Stadium have?
- Homer Bryce Stadium has a astroturf rootzone 3d3 playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Homer Bryce Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Homer Bryce Stadium are Elliott T. Bowers Stadium (82 mi), Harry Turpin Stadium (91 mi), Provost Umphrey Stadium (115 mi), Kyle Field (122 mi), Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium (128 mi), Navarre Stadium (132 mi).
References
- Homer Bryce Stadium - Wikipedia ↗
- SFA Athletics ↗
- Stephen F. Austin State University Installing New AstroTurf Field, Rekortan Track - AstroTurf ↗
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