Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

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Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, known as “New Mountaineer Field (historic)”, is a college football stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, home of the West Virginia Mountaineers, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1980, making it 46 years old in 2026 and seats 60,000 fans. It ranks 4th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 70,222 vs. Miami (1993).

Stadium facts

Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Home of
West Virginia Mountaineers
School
West Virginia University
Conference
Big 12
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1980
Capacity
60,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Nickname
New Mountaineer Field (historic)
Former names
Mountaineer Field (1980–2004)
Record crowd
70,222 vs. Miami (1993)
Size rank in FBS
44th of 138

Famous games at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

Game day

Tradition. 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' has played at every home game since 1972, with players leading the crowd in song after wins; players also touch a block of coal on the pregame Mountaineer Mantrip.

Plan your trip to Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

Stadiums near Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium10

  1. 1FBSAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)56 mi
  2. 2FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)56 mi
  3. 3FBSBridgeforth Stadium — James Madison Dukes (Harrisonburg, Virginia)100 mi
  4. 4FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins (Youngstown, Ohio)107 mi
  5. 5FBSFrank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Ohio Bobcats (Athens, Ohio)116 mi
  6. 6FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)128 mi
  7. 7FCSAlumni Memorial Field — VMI Keydets (Lexington, Virginia)130 mi
  8. 8FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio)130 mi
  9. 9FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)135 mi
  10. 10FBSBeaver Stadium — Penn State Nittany Lions (University Park, Pennsylvania)137 mi

Questions about Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

Where do the West Virginia Mountaineers play home games?

The West Virginia Mountaineers play at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.

How many people does Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium hold?

Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium has a capacity of 60,000.

When did Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium open?

Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium opened in 1980.

What is Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium’s nickname?

Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium is known as “New Mountaineer Field (historic).”

What is the attendance record at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium?

The record crowd at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium is 70,222 vs. Miami (1993).

Does Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium have grass or turf?

Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium?

Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is about 56 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.