Dix Stadium
Dix Stadium is a college football stadium in Kent, Ohio, home of the Kent State Golden Flashes, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1969, making it 57 years old in 2026 and seats 25,319 fans. It ranks 8th of 13 in the MAC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 27,363 vs. Miami (OH) (1973).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Kent, Ohio
- Home of
- Kent State Golden Flashes
- School
- Kent State University
- Conference
- MAC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1969
- Capacity
- 25,319
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Memorial Stadium (1969-1973)
- Record crowd
- 27,363 vs. Miami (OH) (1973)
- Size rank in FBS
- 116th of 138
Famous games at Dix Stadium
- Browns-Bills scrimmage drew 26,758 (1980)
- NCAA field hockey semifinals and final (2001)
- First sellout: Kent State 28, Akron 17 (2010)
Game day
Tailgating. The east side of the stadium has areas set aside for party tents.
Plan your trip to Dix Stadium
Stadiums near Dix Stadium10
- 1FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 11 mi
- 2FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 35 mi
- 3FBSAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers 86 mi
- 4FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes 86 mi
- 5FCSSaxon Stadium — Mercyhurst Lakers 95 mi
- 6FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes 117 mi
- 7FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets 119 mi
- 8FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons 120 mi
- 9FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers 128 mi
- 10FBSFrank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Ohio Bobcats 133 mi
Questions about Dix Stadium
Where do the Kent State Golden Flashes play home games?
The Kent State Golden Flashes play at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio.
How many people does Dix Stadium hold?
Dix Stadium has a capacity of 25,319.
When did Dix Stadium open?
Dix Stadium opened in 1969.
What is the attendance record at Dix Stadium?
The record crowd at Dix Stadium is 27,363 vs. Miami (OH) (1973).
Where do fans tailgate at Dix Stadium?
The east side of the stadium has areas set aside for party tents.
Does Dix Stadium have grass or turf?
Dix Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Dix Stadium?
InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field in Akron is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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