Amon G. Carter Stadium
Amon G. Carter Stadium, known as “The Carter; Hell's Half Acre”, is a college football stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, home of the TCU Horned Frogs, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1929, making it 97 years old in 2026 and seats 47,000 fans. It ranks 11th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 53,294 vs. Colorado (2023).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Home of
- TCU Horned Frogs
- School
- Texas Christian University
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1929
- Capacity
- 47,000
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Nickname
- The Carter; Hell's Half Acre
- Record crowd
- 53,294 vs. Colorado (2023)
- Size rank in FBS
- 64th of 138
Famous games at Amon G. Carter Stadium
- 1930: First game, win over Arkansas
- 2009: Beat Utah 55–28
- 2022: Beat Oklahoma State 43–40 in double overtime
Seating & views
Amon G. Carter Stadium has an official capacity of about 46,000, though standing room has pushed crowds higher, including a record 53,294 against Colorado in 2023. The west side and north end zone were rebuilt in 2012 with a raised bowl, suites, and the Champions and Founder's clubs in a 1930s art deco style. The east side added the Legends Club and Suites in 2020, two levels above the upper deck with 48 loge boxes, more than 1,000 club seats and 22 suites. The south end zone houses the John Justin Athletic Center. The student section holds about 4,000, with standing room behind it for overflow.
Parking & tailgating
On-campus lots around the stadium, including Lots 2 through 8, Lot 13 and the Frog Alley Garage, are sold as season donor passes through the Frog Club, and lots open five hours before kickoff. Fans without a pass can use paid church and school lots nearby, or free lots at Doxology Bible Church and Travis Avenue Baptist Church, with free shuttles starting three hours before kickoff. Oversized vehicles and RVs go to Lot 13. Tailgating is allowed in the lots but not on roads or landscaped areas, and REVELxp sells premium tailgate setups near Schollmaier Arena. Check TCU's gameday parking page for updates.
Seating and parking sources: tcufrogclub.com, gofrogs.com, tcu360.com.
Plan your trip to Amon G. Carter Stadium
Stadiums near Amon G. Carter Stadium10
- 1FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs 31 mi
- 2FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green 33 mi
- 3FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans 64 mi
- 4FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears 84 mi
- 5FCSErnest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium — East Texas A&M Lions 88 mi
- 6FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats 143 mi
- 7FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies 160 mi
- 8FBSGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Oklahoma Sooners 170 mi
- 9FBSDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium — Texas Longhorns 172 mi
- 10FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats 174 mi
Questions about Amon G. Carter Stadium
Where do the TCU Horned Frogs play home games?
The TCU Horned Frogs play at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
How many people does Amon G. Carter Stadium hold?
Amon G. Carter Stadium has a capacity of 47,000.
When did Amon G. Carter Stadium open?
Amon G. Carter Stadium opened in 1929.
What is Amon G. Carter Stadium’s nickname?
Amon G. Carter Stadium is known as “The Carter; Hell's Half Acre.”
What is the attendance record at Amon G. Carter Stadium?
The record crowd at Amon G. Carter Stadium is 53,294 vs. Colorado (2023).
Does Amon G. Carter Stadium have grass or turf?
Amon G. Carter Stadium has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near Amon G. Carter Stadium?
Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas is about 31 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.