Old Byrd Stadium

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Old Byrd Stadium was the home field of the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Maryland. It opened in 1923 and held 5,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1947).

Maryland's first stadium, used until 1947 (sources differ on whether it was also used in 1949); the team played 1948 home games at Griffith Stadium. It was demolished in 1953 and the site is now the university's fraternity row east of Baltimore Avenue.

Stadium facts

Location
College Park, Maryland
Status
Demolished
Opened
1923
Closed
1947
Capacity
5,000
Teams
Maryland Terrapins (1923–1947)
Other names
Byrd Stadium; Byrd Field; The Byrd Cage

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Old Byrd Stadium10

  1. 1FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)same city
  2. 2FormerBoundary Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)6 mi
  3. 3FormerGriffith Stadium — Washington Redskins & Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)6 mi
  4. 4NFLNorthwest Stadium — Washington Commanders (Landover, Maryland)7 mi
  5. 5FormerRFK Stadium — Washington Redskins & Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)7 mi
  6. 6FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)8 mi
  7. 7FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)8 mi
  8. 8FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)22 mi
  9. 9FormerThompson Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)22 mi
  10. 10NFLM&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore, Maryland)26 mi

Questions about Old Byrd Stadium

Who played at Old Byrd Stadium?

Old Byrd Stadium was home to the Maryland Terrapins (1923–1947).

When did Old Byrd Stadium open?

Old Byrd Stadium opened in 1923.

Is Old Byrd Stadium still standing?

No. Old Byrd Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Old Byrd Stadium hold?

Old Byrd Stadium held about 5,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Old Byrd Stadium today?

SECU Stadium (Maryland Terrapins) 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, en.wikipedia.org.