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Bridgeforth Stadium is a college football stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia, home of the James Madison Dukes, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1975, making it 51 years old in 2026 and seats 24,877 fans. It ranks 11th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 26,239 vs. Old Dominion (2023).

Stadium facts

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Home of: James Madison Dukes
School: James Madison University
Conference: Sun Belt
Subdivision: Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened: 1975
Capacity: 24,877
Playing surface: Artificial turf
Former names: Madison Stadium (1975–1981)
JMU Stadium (1981–1989)
Record crowd: 26,239 vs. Old Dominion (2023)
Size rank in FBS: 120th of 138

Famous games at Bridgeforth Stadium

2017: 51–16 FCS semifinal win over South Dakota State
2022: 44–7 win over Middle Tennessee in JMU's first FBS game
2023: 30–27 win over Old Dominion before a record crowd

Game day

Parking. A five-story parking deck sits next to the stadium in the Lakeside area of campus.

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Stadiums near Bridgeforth Stadium10

1FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)35 mi
2FCSAlumni Memorial Field — VMI Keydets (Lexington, Virginia)57 mi
3FBSArthur L. Williams Stadium — Liberty Flames (Lynchburg, Virginia)77 mi
4FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)99 mi
5FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)100 mi
6FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)104 mi
7FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)104 mi
8FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)110 mi
9FBSLane Stadium/Worsham Field — Virginia Tech Hokies (Blacksburg, Virginia)120 mi
10FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)131 mi

Questions about Bridgeforth Stadium

Where do the James Madison Dukes play home games?

The James Madison Dukes play at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

How many people does Bridgeforth Stadium hold?

Bridgeforth Stadium has a capacity of 24,877.

When did Bridgeforth Stadium open?

Bridgeforth Stadium opened in 1975.

What is the attendance record at Bridgeforth Stadium?

The record crowd at Bridgeforth Stadium is 26,239 vs. Old Dominion (2023).

Where do I park for games at Bridgeforth Stadium?

A five-story parking deck sits next to the stadium in the Lakeside area of campus.

Does Bridgeforth Stadium have grass or turf?

Bridgeforth Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Bridgeforth Stadium?

Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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