Phil Simms Stadium

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Phil Simms Stadium is a college football stadium in Morehead, Kentucky, home of the Morehead State Eagles, who play in the Pioneer League of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1964, making it 62 years old in 2026 and seats 10,000 fans. It ranks 3rd of 11 in the Pioneer League by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds in Lexington, about 58 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Morehead, Kentucky
Home of
Morehead State Eagles
School
Morehead State University
Conference
Pioneer League
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1964
Capacity
10,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
79th of 127

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Stadiums near Phil Simms Stadium10

  1. 1FCSRoy Kidd Stadium — Eastern Kentucky Colonels (Richmond, Kentucky)56 mi
  2. 2FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington, Kentucky)58 mi
  3. 3FBSJoan C. Edwards Stadium — Marshall Thundering Herd (Huntington, West Virginia)62 mi
  4. 4FBSNippert Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats (Cincinnati, Ohio)88 mi
  5. 5FBSFrank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Ohio Bobcats (Athens, Ohio)106 mi
  6. 6FBSFred C. Yager Stadium — Miami RedHawks (Oxford, Ohio)114 mi
  7. 7FCSWelcome Stadium — Dayton Flyers (Dayton, Ohio)114 mi
  8. 8FBSL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Kentucky)122 mi
  9. 9FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)126 mi
  10. 10FCSWilliam B. Greene Jr. Stadium — East Tennessee State Buccaneers (Johnson City, Tennessee)143 mi

Questions about Phil Simms Stadium

Where do the Morehead State Eagles play home games?

The Morehead State Eagles play at Phil Simms Stadium in Morehead, Kentucky.

How many people does Phil Simms Stadium hold?

Phil Simms Stadium has a capacity of 10,000.

When did Phil Simms Stadium open?

Phil Simms Stadium opened in 1964.

Does Phil Simms Stadium have grass or turf?

Phil Simms Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Phil Simms Stadium?

Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond is about 56 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.