Armstrong Stadium

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Armstrong Stadium is a college football stadium in Hampton, Virginia, home of the Hampton Pirates, who play in the CAA Football of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1928, making it 98 years old in 2026 and seats 12,000 fans. It ranks 3rd of 12 in the CAA Football by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, about 12 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Hampton, Virginia
Home of
Hampton Pirates
School
Hampton University
Conference
CAA Football
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1928
Capacity
12,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
60th of 127

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Stadiums near Armstrong Stadium10

  1. 1FBSKornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium — Old Dominion Monarchs (Norfolk, Virginia)12 mi
  2. 2FCSWilliam "Dick" Price Stadium — Norfolk State Spartans (Norfolk, Virginia)12 mi
  3. 3FCSZable Stadium — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)28 mi
  4. 4FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)70 mi
  5. 5FBSDowdy–Ficklen Stadium — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)116 mi
  6. 6FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)133 mi
  7. 7FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)133 mi
  8. 8FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)134 mi
  9. 9FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)135 mi
  10. 10FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)135 mi

Questions about Armstrong Stadium

Where do the Hampton Pirates play home games?

The Hampton Pirates play at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia.

How many people does Armstrong Stadium hold?

Armstrong Stadium has a capacity of 12,000.

When did Armstrong Stadium open?

Armstrong Stadium opened in 1928.

Does Armstrong Stadium have grass or turf?

Armstrong Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Armstrong Stadium?

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk is about 12 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.