Foreman Field

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Foreman Field was the home field of the Old Dominion Monarchs and the Norfolk State Spartans in Norfolk, Virginia. It opened in 1936 and held 26,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2018).

Norfolk stadium opened in 1936 that hosted ODU's predecessor program, the Oyster Bowl, Norfolk State in the 1980s and 1990s until Dick Price Stadium opened in 1997, and ODU's revived program from 2009. Its grandstands were demolished in November 2018 and the rebuilt S.B. Ballard Stadium opened on the site in 2019.

Stadium facts

Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Status
Demolished
Opened
1936
Closed
2018
Capacity
26,000
Teams
Old Dominion Monarchs (1936–1941, 2009–2018)
Norfolk State Spartans (1980s–1996)
Other names
Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Foreman Field10

  1. 1FBSKornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium — Old Dominion Monarchs (Norfolk, Virginia)same city
  2. 2FCSWilliam "Dick" Price Stadium — Norfolk State Spartans (Norfolk, Virginia)same city
  3. 3FCSArmstrong Stadium — Hampton Pirates (Hampton, Virginia)12 mi
  4. 4FCSZable Stadium — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)39 mi
  5. 5FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)80 mi
  6. 6FormerCity Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)81 mi
  7. 7FormerCollege Stadium — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)109 mi
  8. 8FBSDowdy–Ficklen Stadium — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)109 mi
  9. 9FormerGroves Stadium — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Wake Forest, North Carolina)140 mi
  10. 10NFLNorthwest Stadium — Washington Commanders (Landover, Maryland)143 mi

Questions about Foreman Field

Who played at Foreman Field?

Foreman Field was home to the Old Dominion Monarchs (1936–1941, 2009–2018); the Norfolk State Spartans (1980s–1996).

When did Foreman Field open?

Foreman Field opened in 1936.

Is Foreman Field still standing?

No. Foreman Field has been demolished.

How many fans did Foreman Field hold?

Foreman Field held about 26,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Foreman Field today?

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Old Dominion Monarchs) 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.