Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium is a college football stadium in Stephenville, Texas, home of the Tarleton State Texans, who play in the UAC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1951, making it 75 years old in 2026 and seats 24,000 fans. That makes it the 11th-largest stadium in FCS and the biggest in the UAC.

The team plays on artificial turf. Legacy WAC member; UAC becomes an all-sports conference (rebranded WAC) in July 2026. The closest FBS stadium is Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, about 64 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Stephenville, Texas
Home of
Tarleton State Texans
School
Tarleton State University
Conference
UAC
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1951
Capacity
24,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
11th of 127

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Stadiums near Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs (Fort Worth, Texas)64 mi
  2. 2FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears (Waco, Texas)77 mi
  3. 3FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats (Abilene, Texas)90 mi
  4. 4FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs (Dallas, Texas)92 mi
  5. 5FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green (Denton, Texas)93 mi
  6. 6FBSDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium — Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)135 mi
  7. 7FCSErnest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium — East Texas A&M Lions (Commerce, Texas)152 mi
  8. 8FBSJim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium — Texas State Bobcats (San Marcos, Texas)156 mi
  9. 9FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)157 mi
  10. 10FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)187 mi

Questions about Memorial Stadium

Where do the Tarleton State Texans play home games?

The Tarleton State Texans play at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas.

How many people does Memorial Stadium hold?

Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 24,000.

When did Memorial Stadium open?

Memorial Stadium opened in 1951.

Does Memorial Stadium have grass or turf?

Memorial Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Memorial Stadium?

Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth is about 64 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.