Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

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Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium is a college football stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, home of the Old Dominion Monarchs, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1936, making it 90 years old in 2026 and seats 21,944 fans. It ranks 13th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 22,208 vs. Virginia Tech (2024).

Stadium facts

Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Home of
Old Dominion Monarchs
School
Old Dominion University
Conference
Sun Belt
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1936
Capacity
21,944
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Former names
Foreman Field (1936–2009)
Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium (2009–2018)
Record crowd
22,208 vs. Virginia Tech (2024)
Size rank in FBS
126th of 138

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Stadiums near Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium10

  1. 1FCSWilliam "Dick" Price Stadium — Norfolk State Spartans (Norfolk, Virginia)same city
  2. 2FCSArmstrong Stadium — Hampton Pirates (Hampton, Virginia)12 mi
  3. 3FCSZable Stadium — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)39 mi
  4. 4FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)80 mi
  5. 5FBSDowdy–Ficklen Stadium — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)109 mi
  6. 6FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)145 mi
  7. 7FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)145 mi
  8. 8FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)146 mi
  9. 9FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)146 mi
  10. 10FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)146 mi

Questions about Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium

Where do the Old Dominion Monarchs play home games?

The Old Dominion Monarchs play at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.

How many people does Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium hold?

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium has a capacity of 21,944.

When did Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium open?

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium opened in 1936.

What is the attendance record at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium?

The record crowd at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium is 22,208 vs. Virginia Tech (2024).

Does Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium have grass or turf?

Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium?

William "Dick" Price Stadium is also in Norfolk. 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.