PenAir Field

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PenAir Field is a college football stadium in Pensacola, Florida, home of the West Florida Argonauts, who play in the UAC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 2016, making it 10 years old in 2026 and seats 4,000 fans. It ranks 8th of 8 in the UAC by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. First FCS season in 2026 (from D-II Gulf South); Darrell Gooden Stadium being built around the field, expanding to 10,000 seats in 2027. The closest FBS stadium is Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, about 55 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Pensacola, Florida
Home of
West Florida Argonauts
School
University of West Florida
Conference
UAC
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
2016
Capacity
4,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
118th of 127

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Stadiums near PenAir Field10

  1. 1FBSHancock Whitney Stadium — South Alabama Jaguars (Mobile, Alabama)55 mi
  2. 2FBSVeterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field — Troy Trojans (Troy, Alabama)120 mi
  3. 3FBSCarlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium — Southern Miss Golden Eagles (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)136 mi
  4. 4FCSASU Stadium — Alabama State Hornets (Montgomery, Alabama)142 mi
  5. 5FBSYulman Stadium — Tulane Green Wave (New Orleans, Louisiana)172 mi
  6. 6FBSBobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Florida State Seminoles (Tallahassee, Florida)177 mi
  7. 7FCSBragg Memorial Stadium — Florida A&M Rattlers (Tallahassee, Florida)177 mi
  8. 8FBSPat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium — Auburn Tigers (Auburn, Alabama)181 mi
  9. 9FCSStrawberry Stadium — Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Hammond, Louisiana)192 mi
  10. 10FBSSaban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium — Alabama Crimson Tide (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)194 mi

Questions about PenAir Field

Where do the West Florida Argonauts play home games?

The West Florida Argonauts play at PenAir Field in Pensacola, Florida.

How many people does PenAir Field hold?

PenAir Field has a capacity of 4,000.

When did PenAir Field open?

PenAir Field opened in 2016.

Does PenAir Field have grass or turf?

PenAir Field has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near PenAir Field?

Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile is about 55 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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