Melton Field
Melton Field was the home field of the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia, South Carolina. It opened in 1926 and held 7,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1933).
On-campus field that was South Carolina's primary home until the Columbia Municipal Stadium (now Williams-Brice) opened in 1934. The site is now occupied by the Russell House University Union and Callcott Social Sciences Center; coordinates are approximate.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1926
- Closed
- 1933
- Capacity
- 7,000
- Teams
- South Carolina Gamecocks (1926–1933)
Teams that played here
- South Carolina Gamecocks (FBS), 1926–1933
Stadiums near Melton Field10
- 1FBSWilliams–Brice Stadium — South Carolina Gamecocks same city
- 2FCSOliver C. Dawson Stadium — South Carolina State Bulldogs 35 mi
- 3FCSBailey Memorial Stadium — Presbyterian Blue Hose 59 mi
- 4FormerOld Bailey Stadium — Presbyterian Blue Hose 59 mi
- 5FCSGibbs Stadium — Wofford Terriers 82 mi
- 6NFLBank of America Stadium — Carolina Panthers 86 mi
- 7FBSMcColl–Richardson Field at Jerry Richardson Stadium — Charlotte 49ers 86 mi
- 8FCSErnest W. Spangler Stadium — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 94 mi
- 9FCSBuccaneer Field — Charleston Southern Buccaneers 97 mi
- 10FormerSirrine Stadium — Furman Paladins 98 mi
Questions about Melton Field
Who played at Melton Field?
Melton Field was home to the South Carolina Gamecocks (1926–1933).
When did Melton Field open?
Melton Field opened in 1926.
Is Melton Field still standing?
No. Melton Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Melton Field hold?
Melton Field held about 7,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Melton Field today?
Williams–Brice Stadium (South Carolina Gamecocks) 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.