Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium

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Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium is a college football stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, home of the Central Michigan Chippewas, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats 35,127 fans. It ranks 2nd of 13 in the MAC by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 35,127 vs. Michigan State (2012).

Stadium facts

Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Home of
Central Michigan Chippewas
School
Central Michigan University
Conference
MAC
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1972
Capacity
35,127
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Former names
Perry Shorts Stadium (1972-1982)
Kelly/Shorts Stadium (1983-2022)
Record crowd
35,127 vs. Michigan State (2012)
Size rank in FBS
84th of 138

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Stadiums near Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium10

  1. 1FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)63 mi
  2. 2FBSWaldo Stadium — Western Michigan Broncos (Kalamazoo, Michigan)99 mi
  3. 3FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)107 mi
  4. 4FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)113 mi
  5. 5FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)148 mi
  6. 6FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)150 mi
  7. 7FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons (Bowling Green, Ohio)165 mi
  8. 8FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)181 mi
  9. 9FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)187 mi
  10. 10FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars (Bridgeview, Illinois)199 mi

Questions about Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Where do the Central Michigan Chippewas play home games?

The Central Michigan Chippewas play at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

How many people does Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium hold?

Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium has a capacity of 35,127.

When did Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium open?

Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium opened in 1972.

What is the attendance record at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium?

The record crowd at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium is 35,127 vs. Michigan State (2012).

Does Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium have grass or turf?

Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium?

Spartan Stadium in East Lansing is about 63 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.