Malone Stadium
Malone Stadium is a college football stadium in Monroe, Louisiana, home of the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1978, making it 48 years old in 2026 and seats 27,617 fans. It ranks 8th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 31,175 vs. Baylor (2012).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Home of
- Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks
- School
- University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Conference
- Sun Belt
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1978
- Capacity
- 27,617
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 31,175 vs. Baylor (2012)
- Size rank in FBS
- 109th of 138
Famous games at Malone Stadium
- 1978: Opening game, a 21–13 win over Arkansas State
- 1984: 12–10 win over Louisiana Tech
- 2012: 47–42 loss to Baylor before a record crowd
Plan your trip to Malone Stadium
Stadiums near Malone Stadium10
- 1FBSJoe Aillet Stadium — Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 32 mi
- 2FCSEddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium — Grambling State Tigers 36 mi
- 3FCSCasem-Spinks Stadium — Alcorn State Braves 75 mi
- 4FCSHarry Turpin Stadium — Northwestern State Demons 77 mi
- 5FCSMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson State Tigers 113 mi
- 6FCSSimmons Bank Field — Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions 118 mi
- 7FCSRice–Totten Stadium — Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 123 mi
- 8FBSTiger Stadium — LSU Tigers 152 mi
- 9FCSA. W. Mumford Stadium — Southern Jaguars 152 mi
- 10FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 158 mi
Questions about Malone Stadium
Where do the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks play home games?
The Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks play at Malone Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana.
How many people does Malone Stadium hold?
Malone Stadium has a capacity of 27,617.
When did Malone Stadium open?
Malone Stadium opened in 1978.
What is the attendance record at Malone Stadium?
The record crowd at Malone Stadium is 31,175 vs. Baylor (2012).
Does Malone Stadium have grass or turf?
Malone Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Malone Stadium?
Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston is about 32 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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