What is the capacity of Memorial Stadium?

Memorial Stadium has a seating capacity of 24,000.

Where is Memorial Stadium located?

Memorial Stadium is located in Stephenville, Texas.

What team plays at Memorial Stadium?

Memorial Stadium is the home stadium of Tarleton State Texans in the UAC.

When was Memorial Stadium built?

Memorial Stadium opened in 1951.

What stadiums are near Memorial Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Memorial Stadium are Amon G. Carter Stadium (60 mi), AT&T Stadium (75 mi), Globe Life Field (76 mi), McLane Stadium (79 mi), Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (88 mi), DATCU Stadium (92 mi).

Memorial Stadium - home of Tarleton State Texans in Stephenville, Texas

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Memorial StadiumStephenville, Texas

Tarleton State Texans

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Capacity

24,000

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Conference

UAC

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Opened

1951

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Surface

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📖About Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas, was built from 1948 to 1950 as a tribute to the 179 Tarleton faculty, staff, and students who died in World War II. Opening in 1951 with 6,000 seats, the stadium has undergone multiple expansions and now seats 24,000 following a $26 million renovation in 2019 and expansion in 2022. The facility honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving as home to Texan football.

🏛️History

Origins

Built as a memorial to honor 179 Tarleton faculty, staff, and students who died in World War II. Mary Hope Westbrook, English Department head, led the successful fundraising campaign for the $100,000 original construction.

Major Renovations

1977$475,000 project added new press box and berm for overflow crowds

1988$2M project added 1,600 seats to boost capacity to 7,600, plus new field house behind south end zone

2004Natural grass replaced with synthetic turf

2019$26M renovation significantly upgraded facilities

2022North end zone expansion added towering bleachers and new scoreboard, capacity now 24,000

Notable Moments

1951Stadium opened honoring 179 WWII casualties

2022Expansion project completed for homecoming, Oct 29

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The newly expanded north end zone offers dramatic views. West side provides shade for afternoon games. Press box side has excellent sightlines.

Parking Tips

Multiple parking lots around campus. Arrive 2-3 hours early for tailgating and prime spots.

Game Day

Experience Texan football at a stadium built to honor heroes. The memorial significance adds deeper meaning to gameday atmosphere and Tarleton traditions.