Allen E. Paulson Stadium

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Allen E. Paulson Stadium, known as “The Prettiest Little Stadium in America”, is a college football stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, home of the Georgia Southern Eagles, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1984, making it 42 years old in 2026 and seats 25,000 fans. It ranks 10th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 26,483 vs. Coastal Carolina (2023).

Stadium facts

Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Home of
Georgia Southern Eagles
School
Georgia Southern University
Conference
Sun Belt
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1984
Capacity
25,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Nickname
The Prettiest Little Stadium in America
Record crowd
26,483 vs. Coastal Carolina (2023)
Size rank in FBS
118th of 138

Famous games at Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Game day

Tradition. A bust of coach Erk Russell, who built the program and named the stadium, stands near Gene Bishop Fieldhouse.

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Stadiums near Allen E. Paulson Stadium10

  1. 1FCSOliver C. Dawson Stadium — South Carolina State Bulldogs (Orangeburg, South Carolina)91 mi
  2. 2FCSBuccaneer Field — Charleston Southern Buccaneers (North Charleston, South Carolina)106 mi
  3. 3FCSJohnson Hagood Stadium — The Citadel Bulldogs (Charleston, South Carolina)110 mi
  4. 4FCSFive Star Stadium at the Moye Complex — Mercer Bears (Macon, Georgia)114 mi
  5. 5FBSWilliams–Brice Stadium — South Carolina Gamecocks (Columbia, South Carolina)117 mi
  6. 6FCSBailey Memorial Stadium — Presbyterian Blue Hose (Clinton, South Carolina)141 mi
  7. 7FBSSanford Stadium — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)141 mi
  8. 8FBSFrank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium — Clemson Tigers (Clemson, South Carolina)167 mi
  9. 9FCSPaladin Stadium — Furman Paladins (Greenville, South Carolina)171 mi
  10. 10FCSGibbs Stadium — Wofford Terriers (Spartanburg, South Carolina)173 mi

Questions about Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Where do the Georgia Southern Eagles play home games?

The Georgia Southern Eagles play at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia.

How many people does Allen E. Paulson Stadium hold?

Allen E. Paulson Stadium has a capacity of 25,000.

When did Allen E. Paulson Stadium open?

Allen E. Paulson Stadium opened in 1984.

What is Allen E. Paulson Stadium’s nickname?

Allen E. Paulson Stadium is known as “The Prettiest Little Stadium in America.”

What is the attendance record at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?

The record crowd at Allen E. Paulson Stadium is 26,483 vs. Coastal Carolina (2023).

Does Allen E. Paulson Stadium have grass or turf?

Allen E. Paulson Stadium has an artificial turf field.

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