Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, known as “Bobcat's Lair”, is a college football stadium in Athens, Ohio, home of the Ohio Bobcats, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1929, making it 97 years old in 2026 and seats 24,000 fans. It ranks 10th of 13 in the MAC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 26,740 vs. West Virginia (2025).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Athens, Ohio
- Home of
- Ohio Bobcats
- School
- Ohio University
- Conference
- MAC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1929
- Capacity
- 24,000
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- Bobcat's Lair
- Former names
- Ohio Stadium / Athletic Plant (1929-1946)
- Record crowd
- 26,740 vs. West Virginia (2025)
- Size rank in FBS
- 122nd of 138
Famous games at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
- Opener: Ohio 14, Miami 0 (1929)
- College football 150th anniversary game vs. Miami (2019)
- Ohio 17, West Virginia 10 before a record crowd (2025)
Game day
Tradition. Students fill the 'O Zone,' and fans can stand on Victory Hill, a grass berm used for overflow.
Plan your trip to Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
Stadiums near Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium10
- 1FBSJoan C. Edwards Stadium — Marshall Thundering Herd 64 mi
- 2FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes 66 mi
- 3FCSPhil Simms Stadium — Morehead State Eagles 106 mi
- 4FCSWelcome Stadium — Dayton Flyers 116 mi
- 5FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers 116 mi
- 6FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 125 mi
- 7FBSNippert Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats 129 mi
- 8FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 133 mi
- 9FBSAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers 136 mi
- 10FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes 136 mi
Questions about Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
Where do the Ohio Bobcats play home games?
The Ohio Bobcats play at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
How many people does Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium hold?
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium has a capacity of 24,000.
When did Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium open?
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium opened in 1929.
What is Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium’s nickname?
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium is known as “Bobcat's Lair.”
What is the attendance record at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium?
The record crowd at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium is 26,740 vs. West Virginia (2025).
Does Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium have grass or turf?
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium?
Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington is about 64 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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