Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium is a college football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, home of the Florida State Seminoles, who play in the ACC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1950, making it 76 years old in 2026 and seats 67,277 fans. It ranks 3rd of 17 in the ACC by capacity.
The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 84,431 vs. Notre Dame (2014).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Home of
- Florida State Seminoles
- School
- Florida State University
- Conference
- ACC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1950
- Capacity
- 67,277
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Nickname
- Doak
- Former names
- Doak Campbell Stadium (1950-2004)
- Record crowd
- 84,431 vs. Notre Dame (2014)
- Size rank in FBS
- 26th of 138
Famous games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium
- Opening game: FSU 40, Randolph-Macon 7 (1950)
- Field named for Bobby Bowden before 20-13 loss to Florida (2004)
- FSU 31, No. 5 Notre Dame 27 before a record crowd (2014)
Game day
Tradition. The spear on the Osceola statue is lit at sunset the night before home games and stays lit until sunrise after the game; the War Chant dates to 1983.
Parking. Garnet-area campus lots become Seminole Booster parking on game day and must be cleared by 11:59 PM the night before; general public parking is in Gold areas.
Seating & views
Doak Campbell seats 67,277 after a two-year renovation that cut 2024 capacity and finished in 2025 with wider sideline seats, more legroom and new premium areas, including the Dunlap Champions Club in the south end zone, a West Sideline Club and West Chairbacks. The stadium is wrapped in the brick University Center complex, which holds skyboxes on the upper floors and classrooms and offices below. A scoreboard over 100 feet tall towers above the north end zone. Students can enter at any gate, but Gate M gives the easiest access to the student section. Accessible seating sits mainly along the east lower level.
Parking & tailgating
Many campus lots around the stadium are reserved for Seminole Boosters on game days, and passes are sold online in advance. Lots open about five hours before kickoff, and the SeminoleSafe app gives directions to your assigned lot. Accessible parking is in the Pensacola Street Garage, with a free ADA shuttle to Gates E and J. For pregame, the free Coca-Cola Tailgate Village on Howser Green opens four hours before kickoff, and Ford Fan Fest on Langford Green adds food trucks and games. REVELxp sells full-service tailgate packages. Expect traffic control on Pensacola Street. Check Seminoles.com's football gameday FAQ before each game.
Seating and parking sources: seminoles.com, news.fsu.edu, app.seminoles.com.
Plan your trip to Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium
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Questions about Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium
Where do the Florida State Seminoles play home games?
The Florida State Seminoles play at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
How many people does Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium hold?
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium has a capacity of 67,277.
When did Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium open?
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium opened in 1950.
What is Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium’s nickname?
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium is known as “Doak.”
What is the attendance record at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium?
The record crowd at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium is 84,431 vs. Notre Dame (2014).
Where do I park for games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium?
Garnet-area campus lots become Seminole Booster parking on game day and must be cleared by 11:59 PM the night before; general public parking is in Gold areas.
Does Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium have grass or turf?
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium?
Bragg Memorial Stadium is also in Tallahassee. 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.