Ownby Stadium
Ownby Stadium was the home field of the SMU Mustangs in University Park, Texas. It opened in 1926 and held 23,783 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1998).
SMU's on-campus stadium, used until the Mustangs moved to the Cotton Bowl after 1948 and again after the program returned from the death penalty (1989-1994). It was demolished in October 1998 and Gerald J. Ford Stadium was built on the site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- University Park, Texas
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1926
- Closed
- 1998
- Capacity
- 23,783
- Teams
- SMU Mustangs (1926–1948, 1989–1994)
Teams that played here
- SMU Mustangs (FBS), 1926–1948, 1989–1994
Stadiums near Ownby Stadium10
- 1FormerArmstrong Field — SMU Mustangs same city
- 2FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs 4 mi
- 3FormerCotton Bowl — Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Texans and others 4 mi
- 4FormerTexas Stadium — Dallas Cowboys & SMU Mustangs 7 mi
- 5NFLAT&T Stadium — Dallas Cowboys 19 mi
- 6FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs 31 mi
- 7FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green 32 mi
- 8FormerEagle Field — North Texas Mean Green 32 mi
- 9FormerFouts Field — North Texas Mean Green 34 mi
- 10FCSErnest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium — East Texas A&M Lions 58 mi
Questions about Ownby Stadium
Who played at Ownby Stadium?
Ownby Stadium was home to the SMU Mustangs (1926–1948, 1989–1994).
When did Ownby Stadium open?
Ownby Stadium opened in 1926.
Is Ownby Stadium still standing?
No. Ownby Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Ownby Stadium hold?
Ownby Stadium held about 23,783 fans.
What football stadiums are near Ownby Stadium today?
Gerald J. Ford Stadium (SMU Mustangs) is about 4 miles away. 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.