Falcon Stadium
Falcon Stadium is a college football stadium in USAF Academy, Colorado, home of the Air Force Falcons, who play in the Mountain West of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1962, making it 64 years old in 2026 and seats 39,441 fans. It ranks 3rd of 10 in the Mountain West by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 56,409 vs. Notre Dame (2002).
Stadium facts
- Location
- USAF Academy, Colorado
- Home of
- Air Force Falcons
- School
- United States Air Force Academy
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1962
- Capacity
- 39,441
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 56,409 vs. Notre Dame (2002)
- Size rank in FBS
- 76th of 138
Famous games at Falcon Stadium
- 1962: Air Force beat Colorado State 34-0 in the first game
- 2020: Kings beat the Avalanche 3-1 in the NHL Stadium Series
Plan your trip to Falcon Stadium
Stadiums near Falcon Stadium10
- 1FBSFolsom Field — Colorado Buffaloes 87 mi
- 2FCSNottingham Field — Northern Colorado Bears 108 mi
- 3FBSSonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — Colorado State Rams 121 mi
- 4FBSJonah Field at War Memorial Stadium — Wyoming Cowboys 180 mi
- 5FBSUniversity Stadium — New Mexico Lobos 280 mi
- 6FBSLaVell Edwards Stadium — BYU Cougars 379 mi
- 7FBSGalaxy Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders 398 mi
- 8FBSRice–Eccles Stadium — Utah Utes 400 mi
- 9FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats 415 mi
- 10FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies 422 mi
Questions about Falcon Stadium
Where do the Air Force Falcons play home games?
The Air Force Falcons play at Falcon Stadium in USAF Academy, Colorado.
How many people does Falcon Stadium hold?
Falcon Stadium has a capacity of 39,441.
When did Falcon Stadium open?
Falcon Stadium opened in 1962.
What is the attendance record at Falcon Stadium?
The record crowd at Falcon Stadium is 56,409 vs. Notre Dame (2002).
Does Falcon Stadium have grass or turf?
Falcon Stadium has an artificial turf field.
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