Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

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Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is a college football stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, home of the Navy Midshipmen, who play in the American of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1959, making it 67 years old in 2026 and seats 34,000 fans. It ranks 8th of 14 in the American by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 38,803 vs. Air Force (2023).

Stadium facts

Location
Annapolis, Maryland
Home of
Navy Midshipmen
School
United States Naval Academy
Conference
American
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1959
Capacity
34,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Record crowd
38,803 vs. Air Force (2023)
Size rank in FBS
88th of 138

Famous games at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Game day

Tradition. The Brigade of Midshipmen marches into the stadium through its processional entrance on game days.

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Stadiums near Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)22 mi
  2. 2FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears (Baltimore, Maryland)22 mi
  3. 3FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)28 mi
  4. 4FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)28 mi
  5. 5FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers (Towson, Maryland)29 mi
  6. 6FCSAlumni Stadium — Delaware State Hornets (Dover, Delaware)55 mi
  7. 7FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens (Newark, Delaware)64 mi
  8. 8FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats (Villanova, Pennsylvania)96 mi
  9. 9FBSLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)101 mi
  10. 10FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)101 mi

Questions about Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Where do the Navy Midshipmen play home games?

The Navy Midshipmen play at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.

How many people does Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium hold?

Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 34,000.

When did Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium open?

Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium opened in 1959.

What is the attendance record at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium?

The record crowd at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is 38,803 vs. Air Force (2023).

Does Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium have grass or turf?

Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium?

SECU Stadium in College Park is about 22 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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