Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium

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Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium, known as “The Rock”, is a college football stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, home of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1932, making it 94 years old in 2026 and seats 36,000 fans. It ranks 2nd of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 36,641 vs. Mississippi State (2015).

Stadium facts

Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Home of
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
School
University of Southern Mississippi
Conference
Sun Belt
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1932
Capacity
36,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Nickname
The Rock
Former names
Faulkner Field (1932–1975)
Record crowd
36,641 vs. Mississippi State (2015)
Size rank in FBS
82nd of 138

Famous games at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium

Game day

Tradition. The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band sits with the students in the student section.

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Questions about Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium

Where do the Southern Miss Golden Eagles play home games?

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles play at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

How many people does Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium hold?

Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium has a capacity of 36,000.

When did Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium open?

Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium opened in 1932.

What is Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium’s nickname?

Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium is known as “The Rock.”

What is the attendance record at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium?

The record crowd at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium is 36,641 vs. Mississippi State (2015).

Does Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium have grass or turf?

Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium has an artificial turf field.

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.