Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium

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Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium is a college football stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, home of the Virginia Cavaliers, who play in the ACC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1931, making it 95 years old in 2026 and seats 61,500 fans. It ranks 7th of 17 in the ACC by capacity.

The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 64,947 vs. USC (2008).

Stadium facts

Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Home of
Virginia Cavaliers
School
University of Virginia
Conference
ACC
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1931
Capacity
61,500
Playing surface
Natural grass
Record crowd
64,947 vs. USC (2008)
Size rank in FBS
37th of 138

Famous games at Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium

Game day

Tradition. A mounted Cavalier rides into the stadium with the team, and many fans still dress up in ties and sundresses, often in orange.

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Stadiums near Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium10

  1. 1FBSBridgeforth Stadium — James Madison Dukes (Harrisonburg, Virginia)35 mi
  2. 2FCSAlumni Memorial Field — VMI Keydets (Lexington, Virginia)56 mi
  3. 3FBSArthur L. Williams Stadium — Liberty Flames (Lynchburg, Virginia)59 mi
  4. 4FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)66 mi
  5. 5FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)98 mi
  6. 6FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)98 mi
  7. 7FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)105 mi
  8. 8FCSZable Stadium — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)108 mi
  9. 9FBSLane Stadium/Worsham Field — Virginia Tech Hokies (Blacksburg, Virginia)120 mi
  10. 10FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)124 mi

Questions about Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium

Where do the Virginia Cavaliers play home games?

The Virginia Cavaliers play at Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.

How many people does Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium hold?

Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium has a capacity of 61,500.

When did Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium open?

Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium opened in 1931.

What is the attendance record at Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium?

The record crowd at Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium is 64,947 vs. USC (2008).

Does Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium have grass or turf?

Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium has a natural grass field.

What other college football stadiums are near Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium?

Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg is about 35 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.