Pitbull Stadium
Pitbull Stadium is a college football stadium in Miami, Florida, home of the FIU Panthers, who play in the Conference USA of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats 20,000 fans. It ranks 6th of 10 in the Conference USA by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 22,682 vs. Duke (2011).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Home of
- FIU Panthers
- School
- Florida International University
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1995
- Capacity
- 20,000
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- FIU Community Stadium (1995–2001)
Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium (2001–2017)
Riccardo Silva Stadium (2017–2022)
FIU Stadium (2022–2024) - Record crowd
- 22,682 vs. Duke (2011)
- Size rank in FBS
- 129th of 138
Famous games at Pitbull Stadium
- 2008: South Florida beat FIU 17-9 in the first game at the rebuilt stadium
- 2008: FIU beat Middle Tennessee 31-21 for its first win there
- 2011: Duke edged FIU 31-27 before a record homecoming crowd
Game day
Tradition. Fans chant 'Rattle the Cage!' while stomping and jumping on the bleachers in unison.
Tailgating. Tailgate parking areas around the stadium open six hours before kickoff.
Parking. Game-day parking around the stadium is free.
Plan your trip to Pitbull Stadium
Stadiums near Pitbull Stadium10
- 1FBSHard Rock Stadium — Miami Hurricanes 12 mi
- 2FBSHoward Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls 42 mi
- 3FBSAcrisure Bounce House — UCF Knights 201 mi
- 4FBSRaymond James Stadium — South Florida Bulls 202 mi
- 5FCSSpec Martin Municipal Stadium — Stetson Hatters 234 mi
- 6FCSDaytona Stadium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats 241 mi
- 7FBSSteve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Florida Gators 298 mi
- 8FBSBobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Florida State Seminoles 406 mi
- 9FCSBragg Memorial Stadium — Florida A&M Rattlers 406 mi
- 10FBSAllen E. Paulson Stadium — Georgia Southern Eagles 470 mi
Questions about Pitbull Stadium
Where do the FIU Panthers play home games?
The FIU Panthers play at Pitbull Stadium in Miami, Florida.
How many people does Pitbull Stadium hold?
Pitbull Stadium has a capacity of 20,000.
When did Pitbull Stadium open?
Pitbull Stadium opened in 1995.
What is the attendance record at Pitbull Stadium?
The record crowd at Pitbull Stadium is 22,682 vs. Duke (2011).
Where do fans tailgate at Pitbull Stadium?
Tailgate parking areas around the stadium open six hours before kickoff.
Where do I park for games at Pitbull Stadium?
Game-day parking around the stadium is free.
Does Pitbull Stadium have grass or turf?
Pitbull Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Pitbull Stadium?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is about 12 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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