What is the capacity of Johnny Unitas Stadium?

Johnny Unitas Stadium has a seating capacity of 11,198.

Where is Johnny Unitas Stadium located?

Johnny Unitas Stadium is located in Towson, Maryland.

What team plays at Johnny Unitas Stadium?

Johnny Unitas Stadium is the home stadium of Towson Tigers in the CAA Football.

When was Johnny Unitas Stadium built?

Johnny Unitas Stadium opened in 1978.

What stadiums are near Johnny Unitas Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Johnny Unitas Stadium are Hughes Stadium (4 mi), Oriole Park at Camden Yards (7 mi), Nationals Park (41 mi), Citizens Bank Park (85 mi), Yankee Stadium (174 mi), Citi Field (174 mi).

Johnny Unitas Stadium - home of Towson Tigers in Towson, Maryland

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Johnny Unitas StadiumTowson, Maryland

Towson Tigers

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Capacity

11,198

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Conference

CAA Football

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Opened

1978

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📖About Johnny Unitas Stadium

Johnny Unitas Stadium, named after the NFL Hall of Famer and Baltimore Colts legend, underwent a transformative $32 million renovation from 1999-2002. Originally Towson Stadium (1978) and later Minnegan Stadium (1983), the 11,198-seat facility honors Unitas, who died just days after ceremonies commemorating the stadium's 2002 reopening.

🏛️Johnny Unitas Stadium History

Origins

The original stadium was built in 1978 with 5,000 capacity to support Towson's football program, which had been established in 1969 under coach and athletic director "Doc" Minnegan.

Major Renovations

1969Football established as intercollegiate sport at Towson (Division III)

1978Towson Stadium opened with 5,000 capacity

1983Renamed Minnegan Stadium honoring Donald "Doc" Minnegan

1987Towson football rose to I-AA (now FCS)

1999$32 million renovation project began

2002Renovation completed, renamed Johnny Unitas Stadium; added 6,000 seats, artificial turf, field house, four-tier press box

Notable Moments

Sep 5, 2002Johnny Unitas tossed ceremonial last pass at stadium reopening ceremonies

Sep 11, 2002Johnny Unitas died suddenly, less than a week after stadium ceremonies

🎟️Visiting Johnny Unitas Stadium

Best Seats

The 2002 renovation added 6,000 seats and a four-tier press box, providing excellent sightlines throughout the modern facility. The field house and entry-level plaza enhance the gameday experience.

Parking Tips

Located in Towson, just north of Baltimore, with easy access from I-695. Campus parking available. Downtown Towson is within walking distance with restaurants and shops.

Game Day

The stadium honors Baltimore Colts legend Johnny Unitas, creating a connection between college football and NFL history. Towson's campus location in a vibrant college town provides great pre and post-game options.