Kidd Brewer Stadium

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Kidd Brewer Stadium, known as “The Rock”, is a college football stadium in Boone, North Carolina, home of the Appalachian State Mountaineers, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1962, making it 64 years old in 2026 and seats 40,168 fans. It ranks 1st of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 40,168 vs. East Carolina (2023).

Stadium facts

Location
Boone, North Carolina
Home of
Appalachian State Mountaineers
School
Appalachian State University
Conference
Sun Belt
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1962
Capacity
40,168
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Nickname
The Rock
Former names
Conrad Stadium (1962–1988)
Record crowd
40,168 vs. East Carolina (2023)
Size rank in FBS
74th of 138

Famous games at Kidd Brewer Stadium

Game day

Tradition. The Marching Mountaineers perform a pregame show before kickoff.

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Stadiums near Kidd Brewer Stadium10

  1. 1FCSWilliam B. Greene Jr. Stadium — East Tennessee State Buccaneers (Johnson City, Tennessee)43 mi
  2. 2FCSErnest W. Spangler Stadium — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Boiling Springs, North Carolina)66 mi
  3. 3FCSRichardson Stadium — Davidson Wildcats (Davidson, North Carolina)69 mi
  4. 4FBSAllegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)80 mi
  5. 5FBSMcColl–Richardson Field at Jerry Richardson Stadium — Charlotte 49ers (Charlotte, North Carolina)83 mi
  6. 6FCSGibbs Stadium — Wofford Terriers (Spartanburg, South Carolina)89 mi
  7. 7FBSLane Stadium/Worsham Field — Virginia Tech Hokies (Blacksburg, Virginia)99 mi
  8. 8FCSPaladin Stadium — Furman Paladins (Greenville, South Carolina)103 mi
  9. 9FCSTruist Stadium — North Carolina A&T Aggies (Greensboro, North Carolina)105 mi
  10. 10FCSE. J. Whitmire Stadium — Western Carolina Catamounts (Cullowhee, North Carolina)107 mi

Questions about Kidd Brewer Stadium

Where do the Appalachian State Mountaineers play home games?

The Appalachian State Mountaineers play at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina.

How many people does Kidd Brewer Stadium hold?

Kidd Brewer Stadium has a capacity of 40,168.

When did Kidd Brewer Stadium open?

Kidd Brewer Stadium opened in 1962.

What is Kidd Brewer Stadium’s nickname?

Kidd Brewer Stadium is known as “The Rock.”

What is the attendance record at Kidd Brewer Stadium?

The record crowd at Kidd Brewer Stadium is 40,168 vs. East Carolina (2023).

Does Kidd Brewer Stadium have grass or turf?

Kidd Brewer Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Kidd Brewer Stadium?

William B. Greene Jr. Stadium in Johnson City is about 43 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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