Joe Aillet Stadium
Joe Aillet Stadium, known as “The Joe”, is a college football stadium in Ruston, Louisiana, home of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1968, making it 58 years old in 2026 and seats 28,562 fans. It ranks 7th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from Conference USA to the Sun Belt in 2026. Its record crowd is 28,714 vs. Northeast Louisiana (1997).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Home of
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- School
- Louisiana Tech University
- Conference
- Sun Belt
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1968
- Capacity
- 28,562
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- The Joe
- Former names
- Louisiana Tech Stadium (1968–1972)
- Record crowd
- 28,714 vs. Northeast Louisiana (1997)
- Size rank in FBS
- 106th of 138
Famous games at Joe Aillet Stadium
- 1968: Opener, a 35–7 win over East Carolina led by Terry Bradshaw
- 2004: 28–21 upset of No. 17 Fresno State
- 2012: 48–41 overtime loss to Utah State
Plan your trip to Joe Aillet Stadium
Stadiums near Joe Aillet Stadium10
- 1FCSEddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium — Grambling State Tigers 5 mi
- 2FBSMalone Stadium — Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks 32 mi
- 3FCSHarry Turpin Stadium — Northwestern State Demons 61 mi
- 4FCSCasem-Spinks Stadium — Alcorn State Braves 103 mi
- 5FCSSimmons Bank Field — Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions 120 mi
- 6FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 131 mi
- 7FCSMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson State Tigers 145 mi
- 8FCSRice–Totten Stadium — Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 148 mi
- 9FCSNavarre Stadium — McNeese Cowboys 164 mi
- 10FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 166 mi
Questions about Joe Aillet Stadium
Where do the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs play home games?
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs play at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana.
How many people does Joe Aillet Stadium hold?
Joe Aillet Stadium has a capacity of 28,562.
When did Joe Aillet Stadium open?
Joe Aillet Stadium opened in 1968.
What is Joe Aillet Stadium’s nickname?
Joe Aillet Stadium is known as “The Joe.”
What is the attendance record at Joe Aillet Stadium?
The record crowd at Joe Aillet Stadium is 28,714 vs. Northeast Louisiana (1997).
Does Joe Aillet Stadium have grass or turf?
Joe Aillet Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Joe Aillet Stadium?
Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium in Grambling is about 5 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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