Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is a college football stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who play in the SEC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1914, making it 112 years old in 2026 and seats 60,311 fans. It ranks 15th of 16 in the SEC by capacity.
The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 62,945 vs. Auburn (2014).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Starkville, Mississippi
- Home of
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
- School
- Mississippi State University
- Conference
- SEC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1914
- Capacity
- 60,311
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Former names
- New Athletic Field (1914–1920)
Scott Field (1920–2000) - Record crowd
- 62,945 vs. Auburn (2014)
- Size rank in FBS
- 42nd of 138
Famous games at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
- 1914: First game, a 54–0 win over Marion Military Institute
- 2001: First Division I-A game after the Sept. 11 attacks, vs. South Carolina
- 2014: 38–23 win over Auburn before a record crowd
Game day
Tradition. Fans ring cowbells, and about two hours before kickoff the team makes the Dawg Walk through The Junction to the stadium with the Famous Maroon Band.
Tailgating. Fans tailgate under tents on The Junction, a car-free grassy park on the stadium's south side.
Seating & views
Davis Wade Stadium seats about 60,311. The west side is the main grandstand, and its upper deck was rebuilt in 2022 with tiered open-air balconies, social spaces where groups can set up the day before a game, which trimmed about 2,000 seats. The east side's upper deck, added in 2002, has a climate-controlled concourse along with 50 skyboxes and 1,700 club seats. The north end zone was enclosed in 2014 with a large video board. Cowbells are the signature sound, and fans sway and ring them to Don't Stop Believin' between the third and fourth quarters.
Parking & tailgating
The heart of gameday is The Junction, a grassy park on the south side of the stadium built on the site of a former five-street intersection. Thousands of fans tailgate there under tents on game weekends, right in front of the stadium and away from traffic. About two hours before kickoff, the team makes the Dawg Walk through The Junction to the stadium as fans line the route. Check Mississippi State's official gameday parking page before you go, since lots and rules change.
Seating and parking sources: en.wikipedia.org.
Plan your trip to Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Stadiums near Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field10
- 1FBSVaught–Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field — Ole Miss Rebels 71 mi
- 2FBSSaban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium — Alabama Crimson Tide 77 mi
- 3FCSRice–Totten Stadium — Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 87 mi
- 4FCSMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson State Tigers 112 mi
- 5FBSProtective Stadium — UAB Blazers 114 mi
- 6FCSSeibert Stadium — Samford Bulldogs 114 mi
- 7FCSBobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium — North Alabama Lions 118 mi
- 8FBSSimmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Memphis Tigers 135 mi
- 9FBSCarlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium — Southern Miss Golden Eagles 155 mi
- 10FCSLouis Crews Stadium — Alabama A&M Bulldogs 158 mi
Questions about Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Where do the Mississippi State Bulldogs play home games?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs play at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi.
How many people does Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field hold?
Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field has a capacity of 60,311.
When did Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field open?
Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field opened in 1914.
What is the attendance record at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field?
The record crowd at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is 62,945 vs. Auburn (2014).
Where do fans tailgate at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field?
Fans tailgate under tents on The Junction, a car-free grassy park on the stadium's south side.
Does Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field have grass or turf?
Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field?
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field in Oxford is about 71 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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