A. W. Mumford Stadium

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A. W. Mumford Stadium is a college football stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, home of the Southern Jaguars, who play in the SWAC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1928, making it 98 years old in 2026 and seats 28,500 fans. That makes it the 6th-largest stadium in FCS.

The team plays on artificial turf.

Stadium facts

Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Home of
Southern Jaguars
School
Southern University
Conference
SWAC
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1928
Capacity
28,500
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
6th of 127

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Stadiums near A. W. Mumford Stadium10

  1. 1FBSTiger Stadium — LSU Tigers (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)same city
  2. 2FCSStrawberry Stadium — Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Hammond, Louisiana)38 mi
  3. 3FCSManning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium — Nicholls Colonels (Thibodaux, Louisiana)50 mi
  4. 4FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (Lafayette, Louisiana)58 mi
  5. 5FBSYulman Stadium — Tulane Green Wave (New Orleans, Louisiana)72 mi
  6. 6FCSCasem-Spinks Stadium — Alcorn State Braves (Lorman, Mississippi)94 mi
  7. 7FBSCarlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium — Southern Miss Golden Eagles (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)118 mi
  8. 8FCSNavarre Stadium — McNeese Cowboys (Lake Charles, Louisiana)129 mi
  9. 9FCSMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson State Tigers (Jackson, Mississippi)138 mi
  10. 10FCSHarry Turpin Stadium — Northwestern State Demons (Natchitoches, Louisiana)146 mi

Questions about A. W. Mumford Stadium

Where do the Southern Jaguars play home games?

The Southern Jaguars play at A. W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

How many people does A. W. Mumford Stadium hold?

A. W. Mumford Stadium has a capacity of 28,500.

When did A. W. Mumford Stadium open?

A. W. Mumford Stadium opened in 1928.

Does A. W. Mumford Stadium have grass or turf?

A. W. Mumford Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near A. W. Mumford Stadium?

Tiger Stadium is also in Baton Rouge. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.