Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

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Oliver C. Dawson Stadium is a college football stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina, home of the South Carolina State Bulldogs, who play in the MEAC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1955, making it 71 years old in 2026 and seats 22,000 fans. That makes it the 14th-largest stadium in FCS.

The closest FBS stadium is Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, about 36 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Home of
South Carolina State Bulldogs
School
South Carolina State University
Conference
MEAC
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1955
Capacity
22,000
Size rank in FCS
14th of 127

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Stadiums near Oliver C. Dawson Stadium10

  1. 1FBSWilliams–Brice Stadium — South Carolina Gamecocks (Columbia, South Carolina)36 mi
  2. 2FCSBuccaneer Field — Charleston Southern Buccaneers (North Charleston, South Carolina)66 mi
  3. 3FCSJohnson Hagood Stadium — The Citadel Bulldogs (Charleston, South Carolina)72 mi
  4. 4FCSBailey Memorial Stadium — Presbyterian Blue Hose (Clinton, South Carolina)88 mi
  5. 5FBSAllen E. Paulson Stadium — Georgia Southern Eagles (Statesboro, Georgia)91 mi
  6. 6FBSBrooks Stadium — Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Conway, South Carolina)108 mi
  7. 7FCSGibbs Stadium — Wofford Terriers (Spartanburg, South Carolina)115 mi
  8. 8FBSMcColl–Richardson Field at Jerry Richardson Stadium — Charlotte 49ers (Charlotte, North Carolina)118 mi
  9. 9FCSPaladin Stadium — Furman Paladins (Greenville, South Carolina)128 mi
  10. 10FCSErnest W. Spangler Stadium — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Boiling Springs, North Carolina)129 mi

Questions about Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

Where do the South Carolina State Bulldogs play home games?

The South Carolina State Bulldogs play at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

How many people does Oliver C. Dawson Stadium hold?

Oliver C. Dawson Stadium has a capacity of 22,000.

When did Oliver C. Dawson Stadium open?

Oliver C. Dawson Stadium opened in 1955.

What other college football stadiums are near Oliver C. Dawson Stadium?

Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia is about 36 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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