DATCU Stadium
DATCU Stadium is a college football stadium in Denton, Texas, home of the North Texas Mean Green, who play in the American of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 2011, making it 15 years old in 2026 and seats 30,100 fans. It ranks 9th of 14 in the American by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 31,386 vs. South Florida (2025).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Home of
- North Texas Mean Green
- School
- University of North Texas
- Conference
- American
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 2011
- Capacity
- 30,100
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Apogee Stadium (2011–2023)
- Record crowd
- 31,386 vs. South Florida (2025)
- Size rank in FBS
- 96th of 138
Famous games at DATCU Stadium
- 2011: Opening game, 48–23 loss to Houston
- 2012: First national TV game, 30–23 win over Louisiana–Lafayette
- 2025: Record crowd vs. South Florida
Game day
Tradition. A replica cannon called 'Boomer' fires from the south end every time North Texas scores.
Tailgating. Fans tailgate on 'The Hill,' an area behind the east-side student seating.
Parking. Adjacent parking (about 1,758 spaces) is limited, so many fans park at Fouts Field across I-35E and walk over a pedestrian bridge; game-day shuttles also run around Denton.
Plan your trip to DATCU Stadium
Stadiums near DATCU Stadium10
- 1FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs 33 mi
- 2FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs 35 mi
- 3FCSErnest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium — East Texas A&M Lions 70 mi
- 4FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans 93 mi
- 5FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears 114 mi
- 6FBSGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Oklahoma Sooners 140 mi
- 7FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats 161 mi
- 8FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 181 mi
- 9FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies 185 mi
- 10FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats 193 mi
Questions about DATCU Stadium
Where do the North Texas Mean Green play home games?
The North Texas Mean Green play at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas.
How many people does DATCU Stadium hold?
DATCU Stadium has a capacity of 30,100.
When did DATCU Stadium open?
DATCU Stadium opened in 2011.
What is the attendance record at DATCU Stadium?
The record crowd at DATCU Stadium is 31,386 vs. South Florida (2025).
Where do fans tailgate at DATCU Stadium?
Fans tailgate on 'The Hill,' an area behind the east-side student seating.
Where do I park for games at DATCU Stadium?
Adjacent parking (about 1,758 spaces) is limited, so many fans park at Fouts Field across I-35E and walk over a pedestrian bridge; game-day shuttles also run around Denton.
Does DATCU Stadium have grass or turf?
DATCU Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near DATCU Stadium?
Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth is about 33 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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