Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium
Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium is a college football stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama, home of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who play in the Conference USA of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1947, making it 79 years old in 2026 and seats 22,500 fans. It ranks 4th of 10 in the Conference USA by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 24,166 vs. Kennesaw State (2025).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Jacksonville, Alabama
- Home of
- Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- School
- Jacksonville State University
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1947
- Capacity
- 22,500
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- College Bowl (1947–1960)
Paul Snow Stadium (1961–2009)
Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium (2010–2023) - Record crowd
- 24,166 vs. Kennesaw State (2025)
- Size rank in FBS
- 123rd of 138
Famous games at Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium
- 1947: Jacksonville State beat Pembroke 48-0 in the first game
- 1995: Jacksonville State beat Western Illinois 32-27 on a last-second TD pass
- 2015: Jacksonville State routed Sam Houston State 62-10 in the FCS semifinals
Plan your trip to Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium
Stadiums near Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium10
- 1FCSUniversity Stadium — West Georgia Wolves 43 mi
- 2FBSProtective Stadium — UAB Blazers 65 mi
- 3FCSSeibert Stadium — Samford Bulldogs 65 mi
- 4FBSFifth Third Stadium — Kennesaw State Owls 67 mi
- 5FBSBobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 80 mi
- 6FBSCenter Parc Stadium — Georgia State Panthers 80 mi
- 7FCSLouis Crews Stadium — Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80 mi
- 8FBSPat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium — Auburn Tigers 88 mi
- 9FCSFinley Stadium — Chattanooga Mocs 88 mi
- 10FBSSaban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium — Alabama Crimson Tide 109 mi
Questions about Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium
Where do the Jacksonville State Gamecocks play home games?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks play at Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.
How many people does Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium hold?
Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium has a capacity of 22,500.
When did Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium open?
Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium opened in 1947.
What is the attendance record at Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium?
The record crowd at Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium is 24,166 vs. Kennesaw State (2025).
Does Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium have grass or turf?
Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium?
University Stadium in Carrollton is about 43 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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