Harry Turpin Stadium

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Harry Turpin Stadium is a college football stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana, home of the Northwestern State Demons, who play in the Southland of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1976, making it 50 years old in 2026 and seats 15,971 fans. It ranks 3rd of 10 in the Southland by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, about 61 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Home of
Northwestern State Demons
School
Northwestern State University
Conference
Southland
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1976
Capacity
15,971
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
40th of 127

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Stadiums near Harry Turpin Stadium10

  1. 1FCSEddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium — Grambling State Tigers (Grambling, Louisiana)58 mi
  2. 2FBSJoe Aillet Stadium — Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (Ruston, Louisiana)61 mi
  3. 3FBSMalone Stadium — Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (Monroe, Louisiana)77 mi
  4. 4FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Nacogdoches, Texas)90 mi
  5. 5FCSNavarre Stadium — McNeese Cowboys (Lake Charles, Louisiana)105 mi
  6. 6FCSCasem-Spinks Stadium — Alcorn State Braves (Lorman, Mississippi)117 mi
  7. 7FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (Lafayette, Louisiana)123 mi
  8. 8FCSProvost Umphrey Stadium — Lamar Cardinals (Beaumont, Texas)131 mi
  9. 9FBSTiger Stadium — LSU Tigers (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)146 mi
  10. 10FCSA. W. Mumford Stadium — Southern Jaguars (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)146 mi

Questions about Harry Turpin Stadium

Where do the Northwestern State Demons play home games?

The Northwestern State Demons play at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

How many people does Harry Turpin Stadium hold?

Harry Turpin Stadium has a capacity of 15,971.

When did Harry Turpin Stadium open?

Harry Turpin Stadium opened in 1976.

Does Harry Turpin Stadium have grass or turf?

Harry Turpin Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Harry Turpin Stadium?

Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium in Grambling is about 58 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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