Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, known as “Owlcatraz”, is a college football stadium in Boca Raton, Florida, home of the Florida Atlantic Owls, who play in the American of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 2011, making it 15 years old in 2026 and seats 30,000 fans. It ranks 10th of 14 in the American by capacity.
The team plays on natural grass.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Home of
- Florida Atlantic Owls
- School
- Florida Atlantic University
- Conference
- American
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 2011
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Nickname
- Owlcatraz
- Former names
- FAU Stadium (2011–2024)
- Size rank in FBS
- 98th of 138
Famous games at Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
- 2011: Opening game, 20–0 loss to Western Kentucky
- 2011: Lone win of the season, over UAB
Plan your trip to Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Stadiums near Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium10
- 1FBSHard Rock Stadium — Miami Hurricanes 30 mi
- 2FBSPitbull Stadium — FIU Panthers 42 mi
- 3FBSAcrisure Bounce House — UCF Knights 165 mi
- 4FBSRaymond James Stadium — South Florida Bulls 180 mi
- 5FCSSpec Martin Municipal Stadium — Stetson Hatters 197 mi
- 6FCSDaytona Stadium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats 203 mi
- 7FBSSteve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Florida Gators 266 mi
- 8FBSBobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Florida State Seminoles 379 mi
- 9FCSBragg Memorial Stadium — Florida A&M Rattlers 379 mi
- 10FBSAllen E. Paulson Stadium — Georgia Southern Eagles 431 mi
Questions about Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Where do the Florida Atlantic Owls play home games?
The Florida Atlantic Owls play at Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.
How many people does Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium hold?
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium has a capacity of 30,000.
When did Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium open?
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium opened in 2011.
What is Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium’s nickname?
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium is known as “Owlcatraz.”
Does Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium have grass or turf?
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is about 30 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.