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Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field - home of Troy in Troy, AL
NCAA FBS

Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney FieldTroy, Alabama

Troy

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Capacity
30,470
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
1950
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Surface
ProGrass

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📖About Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field

Veterans Memorial Stadium, built in 1950 for $65,000, has grown into a 30,470-seat venue that honors WWII veterans. The field was named for legendary coach Larry Blakeney in 2011.

🏛️History

Origins

Built in 1950 as Memorial Stadium with 5,000 seats honoring WWII veterans. Field named for Larry Blakeney (most wins in Troy history) in 2011.

Major Renovations

1998Capacity expanded from 12,000 to 17,500
2003$18M renovation for Division I-A; capacity to 30,000
2018North End Zone Facility enclosed the stadium

Notable Moments

Sep 2004First ESPN game: 24-14 upset of nationally-ranked Missouri
Nov 12, 2022Record attendance of 31,101 vs Army
2022First undefeated home season (7-0) since 2009

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

West side grandstands offer best views. North End Zone Facility provides enclosed atmosphere.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Troy downtown nearby.

Game Day

Larry Blakeney led program from D-II to FBS. Trojans have won multiple Sun Belt titles. Veterans memorial atmosphere is special.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Jalapeno's

$$

Popular spot near Troy campus with Mexican food and gameday atmosphere.

📍 1.0 milesTroy

💡 Great gameday spot for Troy fans.

🍽️Restaurants

Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant

$$

Historic schoolhouse converted to restaurant. Known for Southern comfort food.

📍 2.0 milesTroy

💡 Unique atmosphere in a historic building. Great Southern food.

Baumhower's Victory Grille

$$

Alabama-based sports bar with wings and gameday atmosphere.

📍 1.5 milesTroy

💡 Popular spot for Troy fans on gameday.

🏨Hotels

Hampton Inn Troy

$$

Comfortable hotel close to Troy campus.

📍 2.0 milesTroy

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

🎭Attractions

Veterans Memorial

Free

Stadium built in 1950 to honor WWII veterans. The memorial atmosphere is special.

📍 0 milesVeterans Memorial Stadium

💡 Experience the veterans memorial atmosphere and Troy's rise from D-II to FBS.

🅿️Parking Options

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Veterans Memorial 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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