Delaware Stadium
Delaware Stadium is a college football stadium in Newark, Delaware, home of the Delaware Blue Hens, who play in the Conference USA of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1952, making it 74 years old in 2026 and seats 18,500 fans. It ranks 7th of 10 in the Conference USA by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 23,619 vs. Temple (1973).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Home of
- Delaware Blue Hens
- School
- University of Delaware
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1952
- Capacity
- 18,500
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 23,619 vs. Temple (1973)
- Size rank in FBS
- 131st of 138
Famous games at Delaware Stadium
- 1952: Delaware beat Lafayette 13-12 in the stadium's opener
- 1973: Temple beat Delaware 31-8 before a record crowd
- 2000: First night game, vs. The Citadel
Game day
Tradition. The team runs out of a tunnel beneath the south end zone stands, home of the student section known as 'The Cockpit.'
Plan your trip to Delaware Stadium
Stadiums near Delaware Stadium10
- 1FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats 33 mi
- 2FCSAlumni Stadium — Delaware State Hornets 34 mi
- 3FBSLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls 37 mi
- 4FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers 37 mi
- 5FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers 52 mi
- 6FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears 56 mi
- 7FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen 64 mi
- 8FCSGoodman Stadium — Lehigh Mountain Hawks 72 mi
- 9FCSPowers Field at Princeton Stadium — Princeton Tigers 72 mi
- 10FCSFisher Stadium — Lafayette Leopards 77 mi
Questions about Delaware Stadium
Where do the Delaware Blue Hens play home games?
The Delaware Blue Hens play at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
How many people does Delaware Stadium hold?
Delaware Stadium has a capacity of 18,500.
When did Delaware Stadium open?
Delaware Stadium opened in 1952.
What is the attendance record at Delaware Stadium?
The record crowd at Delaware Stadium is 23,619 vs. Temple (1973).
Does Delaware Stadium have grass or turf?
Delaware Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Delaware Stadium?
Villanova Stadium in Villanova is about 33 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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