Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium was the home field of the Kent State Golden Flashes in Kent, Ohio. It opened in 1941 and held 20,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1968).
Kent State's field from 1941, with a grandstand added in 1950 and expanded to about 20,000 seats by 1965. It was dismantled in 1969, its north grandstand was moved to Dix Stadium, and the site is now mostly Student Center parking and the Student Green.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Kent, Ohio
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1941
- Closed
- 1968
- Capacity
- 20,000
- Teams
- Kent State Golden Flashes (1941–1968)
- Other names
- Athletic Field; Memorial Field
Teams that played here
- Kent State Golden Flashes (FBS), 1941–1968
Stadiums near Memorial Stadium10
- 1FormerRockwell Field — Kent State Golden Flashes same city
- 2FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes same city
- 3FormerRubber Bowl — Akron Zips 10 mi
- 4FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 11 mi
- 5FormerLeague Park — Cleveland Rams 30 mi
- 6FormerShaw Stadium — Cleveland Rams 30 mi
- 7NFLHuntington Bank Field — Cleveland Browns 31 mi
- 8FormerCleveland Municipal Stadium — Cleveland Rams & Cleveland Browns 31 mi
- 9FormerRayen Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 35 mi
- 10FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 35 mi
Questions about Memorial Stadium
Who played at Memorial Stadium?
Memorial Stadium was home to the Kent State Golden Flashes (1941–1968).
When did Memorial Stadium open?
Memorial Stadium opened in 1941.
Is Memorial Stadium still standing?
No. Memorial Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Memorial Stadium hold?
Memorial Stadium held about 20,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Memorial Stadium today?
Dix Stadium (Kent State Golden Flashes) 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.