Emerson Field

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Emerson Field was the home field of the North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It opened in 1916. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1926).

Combined baseball and football field named for Isaac E. Emerson, used by UNC football until it moved to Kenan Memorial Stadium in 1927. Baseball stayed for decades longer and the site is now Davis Library.

Stadium facts

Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Status
Demolished
Opened
1916
Closed
1926
Teams
North Carolina Tar Heels (1916–1926)

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Emerson Field10

  1. 1FBSKenan Stadium — North Carolina Tar Heels (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)same city
  2. 2FormerHanes Field — Duke Blue Devils (Durham, North Carolina)9 mi
  3. 3FBSBrooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium — Duke Blue Devils (Durham, North Carolina)11 mi
  4. 4FCSO'Kelly–Riddick Stadium — North Carolina Central Eagles (Durham, North Carolina)11 mi
  5. 5FormerBurlington Memorial Stadium — Elon Phoenix (Burlington, North Carolina)24 mi
  6. 6FormerRiddick Stadium — NC State Wolfpack (Raleigh, North Carolina)24 mi
  7. 7FBSWayne Day Family Field at Carter–Finley Stadium — NC State Wolfpack (Raleigh, North Carolina)26 mi
  8. 8FCSRhodes Stadium — Elon Phoenix (Elon, North Carolina)27 mi
  9. 9FormerGroves Stadium — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Wake Forest, North Carolina)31 mi
  10. 10FCSBarker–Lane Stadium — Campbell Fighting Camels (Buies Creek, North Carolina)41 mi

Questions about Emerson Field

Who played at Emerson Field?

Emerson Field was home to the North Carolina Tar Heels (1916–1926).

When did Emerson Field open?

Emerson Field opened in 1916.

Is Emerson Field still standing?

No. Emerson Field has been demolished.

What football stadiums are near Emerson Field today?

Kenan Stadium (North Carolina Tar Heels) 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 from approximate city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org.