Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium

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Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium is a college football stadium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, home of the Bucknell Bison, who play in the Patriot League of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1924, making it 102 years old in 2026 and seats 13,100 fans. It ranks 4th of 10 in the Patriot League by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Beaver Stadium in University Park, about 51 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Home of
Bucknell Bison
School
Bucknell University
Conference
Patriot League
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1924
Capacity
13,100
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
50th of 127

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Stadiums near Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FBSBeaver Stadium — Penn State Nittany Lions (University Park, Pennsylvania)51 mi
  2. 2FCSGoodman Stadium — Lehigh Mountain Hawks (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)83 mi
  3. 3FCSFisher Stadium — Lafayette Leopards (Easton, Pennsylvania)90 mi
  4. 4FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats (Villanova, Pennsylvania)104 mi
  5. 5FCSSchoellkopf Field — Cornell Big Red (Ithaca, New York)104 mi
  6. 6FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers (Towson, Maryland)109 mi
  7. 7FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens (Newark, Delaware)114 mi
  8. 8FBSLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)115 mi
  9. 9FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)115 mi
  10. 10FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears (Baltimore, Maryland)116 mi

Questions about Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium

Where do the Bucknell Bison play home games?

The Bucknell Bison play at Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

How many people does Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium hold?

Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 13,100.

When did Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium open?

Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium opened in 1924.

Does Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium have grass or turf?

Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium?

Beaver Stadium in University Park is about 51 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.