Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium

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Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium is a college football stadium in Edinburg, Texas, home of the UTRGV Vaqueros, who play in the Southland of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 2015, making it 11 years old in 2026 and seats 12,000 fans. It ranks 5th of 10 in the Southland by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Alamodome in San Antonio, about 214 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Edinburg, Texas
Home of
UTRGV Vaqueros
School
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Conference
Southland
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
2015
Capacity
12,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
58th of 127

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Stadiums near Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium10

  1. 1FBSAlamodome — UTSA Roadrunners (San Antonio, Texas)214 mi
  2. 2FCSGayle and Tom Benson Stadium — Incarnate Word Cardinals (San Antonio, Texas)214 mi
  3. 3FBSJim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium — Texas State Bobcats (San Marcos, Texas)248 mi
  4. 4FBSDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium — Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)273 mi
  5. 5FCSPanther Stadium — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)289 mi
  6. 6FBSFirst Community Stadium — Rice Owls (Houston, Texas)290 mi
  7. 7FBSJohn O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium — Houston Cougars (Houston, Texas)290 mi
  8. 8FCSShell Energy Stadium — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)290 mi
  9. 9FCSHusky Stadium — Houston Christian Huskies (Houston, Texas)290 mi
  10. 10FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)313 mi

Questions about Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium

Where do the UTRGV Vaqueros play home games?

The UTRGV Vaqueros play at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg, Texas.

How many people does Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium hold?

Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium has a capacity of 12,000.

When did Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium open?

Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium opened in 2015.

Does Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium have grass or turf?

Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium has an artificial turf field.

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