Glass Bowl
Glass Bowl is a college football stadium in Toledo, Ohio, home of the Toledo Rockets, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1937, making it 89 years old in 2026 and seats 26,038 fans. It ranks 7th of 13 in the MAC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 36,852 vs. Navy (2001).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Home of
- Toledo Rockets
- School
- University of Toledo
- Conference
- MAC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1937
- Capacity
- 26,038
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- University Stadium (1937-1945)
- Record crowd
- 36,852 vs. Navy (2001)
- Size rank in FBS
- 113th of 138
Famous games at Glass Bowl
- MAC Championship Game (2001)
- Italian Bowl (2023)
- Italian Bowl (2025)
Game day
Tradition. A real Nike Ajax missile, obtained in 1961, stands on a pylon outside the stadium.
Plan your trip to Glass Bowl
Stadiums near Glass Bowl10
- 1FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons 21 mi
- 2FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles 39 mi
- 3FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines 43 mi
- 4FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans 88 mi
- 5FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 112 mi
- 6FBSWaldo Stadium — Western Michigan Broncos 113 mi
- 7FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 119 mi
- 8FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes 120 mi
- 9FCSWelcome Stadium — Dayton Flyers 138 mi
- 10FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish 140 mi
Questions about Glass Bowl
Where do the Toledo Rockets play home games?
The Toledo Rockets play at Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio.
How many people does Glass Bowl hold?
Glass Bowl has a capacity of 26,038.
When did Glass Bowl open?
Glass Bowl opened in 1937.
What is the attendance record at Glass Bowl?
The record crowd at Glass Bowl is 36,852 vs. Navy (2001).
Does Glass Bowl have grass or turf?
Glass Bowl has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Glass Bowl?
Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green is about 21 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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