Eccles Coliseum

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Eccles Coliseum is a college football stadium in Cedar City, Utah, home of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, who play in the Big Sky of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1967, making it 59 years old in 2026 and seats 8,500 fans. It ranks 12th of 13 in the Big Sky by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from the UAC to the Big Sky in 2026. The closest FBS stadium is LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, about 193 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Cedar City, Utah
Home of
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
School
Southern Utah University
Conference
Big Sky
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1967
Capacity
8,500
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
92nd of 127

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Stadiums near Eccles Coliseum10

  1. 1FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers (St. George, Utah)49 mi
  2. 2FCSWalkup Skydome — Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (Flagstaff, Arizona)189 mi
  3. 3FBSLaVell Edwards Stadium — BYU Cougars (Provo, Utah)193 mi
  4. 4FBSRice–Eccles Stadium — Utah Utes (Salt Lake City, Utah)219 mi
  5. 5FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats (Ogden, Utah)253 mi
  6. 6FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies (Logan, Utah)287 mi
  7. 7FBSMountain America Stadium — Arizona State Sun Devils (Tempe, Arizona)303 mi
  8. 8FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals (Pocatello, Idaho)358 mi
  9. 9FBSValley Children's Stadium — Fresno State Bulldogs (Fresno, California)370 mi
  10. 10FBSRose Bowl Stadium — UCLA Bruins (Pasadena, California)374 mi

Questions about Eccles Coliseum

Where do the Southern Utah Thunderbirds play home games?

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds play at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City, Utah.

How many people does Eccles Coliseum hold?

Eccles Coliseum has a capacity of 8,500.

When did Eccles Coliseum open?

Eccles Coliseum opened in 1967.

Does Eccles Coliseum have grass or turf?

Eccles Coliseum has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Eccles Coliseum?

Greater Zion Stadium in St. George is about 49 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.