Alumni Stadium
Alumni Stadium is a college football stadium in Dover, Delaware, home of the Delaware State Hornets, who play in the MEAC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1980, making it 46 years old in 2026 and seats 7,000 fans. It ranks 6th of 6 in the MEAC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Delaware Stadium in Newark, about 34 miles away.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Home of
- Delaware State Hornets
- School
- Delaware State University
- Conference
- MEAC
- Subdivision
- Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- Opened
- 1980
- Capacity
- 7,000
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FCS
- 98th of 127
Plan your trip to Alumni Stadium
Stadiums near Alumni Stadium10
- 1FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens 34 mi
- 2FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen 55 mi
- 3FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears 60 mi
- 4FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers 60 mi
- 5FBSLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls 62 mi
- 6FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers 62 mi
- 7FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats 62 mi
- 8FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins 76 mi
- 9FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison 83 mi
- 10FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas 83 mi
Questions about Alumni Stadium
Where do the Delaware State Hornets play home games?
The Delaware State Hornets play at Alumni Stadium in Dover, Delaware.
How many people does Alumni Stadium hold?
Alumni Stadium has a capacity of 7,000.
When did Alumni Stadium open?
Alumni Stadium opened in 1980.
Does Alumni Stadium have grass or turf?
Alumni Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Alumni Stadium?
Delaware Stadium in Newark is about 34 miles away. 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.