Drake Field
Drake Field was the home field of the Auburn Tigers in Auburn, Alabama. It opened in 1911 and held 7,550 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1939).
Auburn's on-campus football and baseball field before Auburn Stadium (now Jordan-Hare) opened in 1939. It was removed in the late 1960s for the Haley Center; the student union now occupies the site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Auburn, Alabama
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1911
- Closed
- 1939
- Capacity
- 7,550
- Teams
- Auburn Tigers (1911–1938)
Teams that played here
- Auburn Tigers (FBS), 1911–1938
Stadiums near Drake Field10
- 1FBSPat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium — Auburn Tigers same city
- 2FCSASU Stadium — Alabama State Hornets 49 mi
- 3FormerCramton Bowl — Alabama State Hornets, Alabama Crimson Tide and others 49 mi
- 4FBSVeterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field — Troy Trojans 63 mi
- 5FCSUniversity Stadium — West Georgia Wolves 72 mi
- 6FBSBurgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium — Jacksonville State Gamecocks 87 mi
- 7FormerLegion Field — Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers and others 101 mi
- 8FBSProtective Stadium — UAB Blazers 101 mi
- 9FCSSeibert Stadium — Samford Bulldogs 101 mi
- 10FormerAtlanta–Fulton County Stadium — Atlanta Falcons 101 mi
Questions about Drake Field
Who played at Drake Field?
Drake Field was home to the Auburn Tigers (1911–1938).
When did Drake Field open?
Drake Field opened in 1911.
Is Drake Field still standing?
No. Drake Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Drake Field hold?
Drake Field held about 7,550 fans.
What football stadiums are near Drake Field today?
Pat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium (Auburn Tigers) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.