McCook Field
McCook Field was the home field of the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas. It opened in 1892 and held 15,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1920).
Kansas's football and baseball field from 1892 to 1920, demolished in May 1921. Memorial Stadium (now David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium) was built on the same site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1892
- Closed
- 1920
- Capacity
- 15,000
- Teams
- Kansas Jayhawks (1892–1920)
Teams that played here
- Kansas Jayhawks (FBS), 1892–1920
Stadiums near McCook Field10
- 1FBSDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — Kansas Jayhawks same city
- 2TemporaryChildren's Mercy Park — Kansas Jayhawks 25 mi
- 3FormerMunicipal Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs 38 mi
- 4NFLArrowhead Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs 41 mi
- 5FormerWorld War I Memorial Stadium — Kansas State Wildcats 73 mi
- 6FormerAhearn Field — Kansas State Wildcats 73 mi
- 7FBSBill Snyder Family Football Stadium — Kansas State Wildcats 76 mi
- 8FormerAntelope Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers 149 mi
- 9FBSMemorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers 149 mi
- 10FormerNebraska Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers 149 mi
Questions about McCook Field
Who played at McCook Field?
McCook Field was home to the Kansas Jayhawks (1892–1920).
When did McCook Field open?
McCook Field opened in 1892.
Is McCook Field still standing?
No. McCook Field has been demolished.
How many fans did McCook Field hold?
McCook Field held about 15,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near McCook Field today?
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (Kansas Jayhawks) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.