Provost Umphrey Stadium
Provost Umphrey Stadium is a college football stadium in Beaumont, Texas, home of the Lamar Cardinals, who play in the Southland of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1964, making it 62 years old in 2026 and seats 16,000 fans. It ranks 2nd of 10 in the Southland by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is First Community Stadium in Houston, about 79 miles away.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Beaumont, Texas
- Home of
- Lamar Cardinals
- School
- Lamar University
- Conference
- Southland
- Subdivision
- Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- Opened
- 1964
- Capacity
- 16,000
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FCS
- 39th of 127
Plan your trip to Provost Umphrey Stadium
Stadiums near Provost Umphrey Stadium10
- 1FCSNavarre Stadium — McNeese Cowboys 54 mi
- 2FBSFirst Community Stadium — Rice Owls 79 mi
- 3FBSJohn O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium — Houston Cougars 79 mi
- 4FCSShell Energy Stadium — Texas Southern Tigers 79 mi
- 5FCSHusky Stadium — Houston Christian Huskies 79 mi
- 6FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats 96 mi
- 7FCSPanther Stadium — Prairie View A&M Panthers 110 mi
- 8FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 111 mi
- 9FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 126 mi
- 10FCSHarry Turpin Stadium — Northwestern State Demons 131 mi
Questions about Provost Umphrey Stadium
Where do the Lamar Cardinals play home games?
The Lamar Cardinals play at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas.
How many people does Provost Umphrey Stadium hold?
Provost Umphrey Stadium has a capacity of 16,000.
When did Provost Umphrey Stadium open?
Provost Umphrey Stadium opened in 1964.
Does Provost Umphrey Stadium have grass or turf?
Provost Umphrey Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Provost Umphrey Stadium?
Navarre Stadium in Lake Charles is about 54 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.