Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is a college football stadium in DeKalb, Illinois, home of the Northern Illinois Huskies, who play in the Mountain West of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1965, making it 61 years old in 2026 and seats 28,211 fans. It ranks 6th of 10 in the Mountain West by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from the MAC to the Mountain West (football-only) in 2026. Its record crowd is 28,221 vs. Western Michigan (2003).
Stadium facts
- Location
- DeKalb, Illinois
- Home of
- Northern Illinois Huskies
- School
- Northern Illinois University
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1965
- Capacity
- 28,211
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 28,221 vs. Western Michigan (2003)
- Size rank in FBS
- 108th of 138
Famous games at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
- 1965: NIU beat Illinois State 48-6 in the stadium opener
- 1969: NIU beat Idaho 47-30 in Illinois' first major-college game on artificial turf
- 1990: NIU routed ranked Fresno State 73-18
Plan your trip to Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Stadiums near Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium10
- 1FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars 50 mi
- 2FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats 56 mi
- 3FBSCamp Randall Stadium — Wisconsin Badgers 87 mi
- 4FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons 92 mi
- 5FCSHancock Stadium — Illinois State Redbirds 97 mi
- 6FBSGies Memorial Stadium — Illinois Fighting Illini 126 mi
- 7FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish 130 mi
- 8FBSRoss–Ade Stadium — Purdue Boilermakers 140 mi
- 9FCSHanson Field — Western Illinois Leathernecks 141 mi
- 10FBSKinnick Stadium — Iowa Hawkeyes 145 mi
Questions about Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Where do the Northern Illinois Huskies play home games?
The Northern Illinois Huskies play at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.
How many people does Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium hold?
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium has a capacity of 28,211.
When did Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium open?
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium opened in 1965.
What is the attendance record at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium?
The record crowd at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is 28,221 vs. Western Michigan (2003).
Does Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium have grass or turf?
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium?
SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview is about 50 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.