Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium

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Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium is a college football stadium in Commerce, Texas, home of the East Texas A&M Lions, who play in the Southland of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1950, making it 76 years old in 2026 and seats 11,582 fans. It ranks 6th of 10 in the Southland by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, about 60 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Commerce, Texas
Home of
East Texas A&M Lions
School
East Texas A&M University
Conference
Southland
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1950
Capacity
11,582
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
61st of 127

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Stadiums near Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs (Dallas, Texas)60 mi
  2. 2FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green (Denton, Texas)70 mi
  3. 3FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs (Fort Worth, Texas)88 mi
  4. 4FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Nacogdoches, Texas)133 mi
  5. 5FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears (Waco, Texas)138 mi
  6. 6FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans (Stephenville, Texas)152 mi
  7. 7FBSGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Oklahoma Sooners (Norman, Oklahoma)161 mi
  8. 8FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)174 mi
  9. 9FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)184 mi
  10. 10FCSEddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium — Grambling State Tigers (Grambling, Louisiana)192 mi

Questions about Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium

Where do the East Texas A&M Lions play home games?

The East Texas A&M Lions play at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.

How many people does Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium hold?

Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 11,582.

When did Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium open?

Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium opened in 1950.

Does Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium have grass or turf?

Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium?

Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas is about 60 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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