JMA Wireless Dome
JMA Wireless Dome, known as “The Loud House”, is a college football stadium in Syracuse, New York, home of the Syracuse Orange, who play in the ACC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1980, making it 46 years old in 2026 and seats 42,784 fans. It ranks 14th of 17 in the ACC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 50,564 (September 20, 1980).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Home of
- Syracuse Orange
- School
- Syracuse University
- Conference
- ACC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1980
- Capacity
- 42,784
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- The Loud House
- Former names
- Carrier Dome (1980-2022)
- Record crowd
- 50,564 (September 20, 1980)
- Size rank in FBS
- 69th of 138
Famous games at JMA Wireless Dome
- Dome opener, when the 'Loud House' name was coined (1980)
- NFL exhibition: Saints vs. Eagles (1981)
- Ernie Davis Legends Field dedication vs. West Virginia (2009)
Game day
Parking. Shuttle buses run between remote lots and the Dome, CENTRO buses serve it, and rideshare drop-off/pickup zones operate at game time.
Seating & views
The JMA Wireless Dome seats 42,784 for football. A fixed roof, about two-thirds translucent, replaced the old air-supported roof in 2020, and air conditioning followed. Before the 2024 season Syracuse swapped the bleachers for chairback seats. Seating is on 100, 200 and 300 levels, and the 300 level has no restrooms or concessions of its own. Otto's Army, the student section, moved to the east end zone in 2024 (sections 119-127 and 325-330) with the band. Premium areas include suites, Club 44 and the Kuhn Gameday Lounge.
Parking & tailgating
Most fans park in South Campus lots. Skytop parking for football is sold in advance through Ticketmaster, and select lots use digital parking passes. Skytop and Lally lots include shuttle buses to the Dome, with limited service starting three hours before kickoff and full service two hours out. The University Avenue garage is closer. Skytop is also where visiting fans' tailgates are run by REVELxp. Many fans spend pregame on the Quad, where the team walks past Hendricks Chapel about two hours before kickoff. Rideshare uses Newhouse Circle. Check Cuse.com's Dome gameday page, since details change.
Seating and parking sources: cuse.com, cuse.com, dailyorange.com.
Plan your trip to JMA Wireless Dome
Stadiums near JMA Wireless Dome10
- 1FCSCrown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium — Colgate Raiders 35 mi
- 2FCSSchoellkopf Field — Cornell Big Red 45 mi
- 3FCSBob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium — Albany Great Danes 124 mi
- 4FBSUB Stadium — Buffalo Bulls 136 mi
- 5FCSChristy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium — Bucknell Bison 149 mi
- 6FCSTenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field — Marist Red Foxes 150 mi
- 7FBSBlaik Field at Michie Stadium — Army Black Knights 160 mi
- 8FCSFisher Stadium — Lafayette Leopards 169 mi
- 9FCSGoodman Stadium — Lehigh Mountain Hawks 171 mi
- 10FBSBeaver Stadium — Penn State Nittany Lions 178 mi
Questions about JMA Wireless Dome
Where do the Syracuse Orange play home games?
The Syracuse Orange play at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.
How many people does JMA Wireless Dome hold?
JMA Wireless Dome has a capacity of 42,784.
When did JMA Wireless Dome open?
JMA Wireless Dome opened in 1980.
What is JMA Wireless Dome’s nickname?
JMA Wireless Dome is known as “The Loud House.”
What is the attendance record at JMA Wireless Dome?
The record crowd at JMA Wireless Dome is 50,564 (September 20, 1980).
Where do I park for games at JMA Wireless Dome?
Shuttle buses run between remote lots and the Dome, CENTRO buses serve it, and rideshare drop-off/pickup zones operate at game time.
Does JMA Wireless Dome have grass or turf?
JMA Wireless Dome has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near JMA Wireless Dome?
Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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