Robert W. Plaster Stadium

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Robert W. Plaster Stadium is a college football stadium in Springfield, Missouri, home of the Missouri State Bears, who play in the Conference USA of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1941, making it 85 years old in 2026 and seats 17,500 fans. It ranks 8th of 10 in the Conference USA by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 18,386 vs. North Dakota (2014).

Stadium facts

Location
Springfield, Missouri
Home of
Missouri State Bears
School
Missouri State University
Conference
Conference USA
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1941
Capacity
17,500
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Former names
SMS Stadium (1941–1970)
Briggs Stadium (1970–1991)
Plaster Sports Complex (1992–2013)
Record crowd
18,386 vs. North Dakota (2014)
Size rank in FBS
133rd of 138

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Stadiums near Robert W. Plaster Stadium10

  1. 1FBSDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Frank Broyles Field — Arkansas Razorbacks (Fayetteville, Arkansas)93 mi
  2. 2FBSFaurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Missouri Tigers (Columbia, Missouri)132 mi
  3. 3FCSEstes Stadium — Central Arkansas Bears (Conway, Arkansas)155 mi
  4. 4FBSDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — Kansas Jayhawks (Lawrence, Kansas)161 mi
  5. 5FBSSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium — Tulsa Golden Hurricane (Tulsa, Oklahoma)165 mi
  6. 6FBSCentennial Bank Stadium — Arkansas State Red Wolves (Jonesboro, Arkansas)174 mi
  7. 7FCSHarlen C. Hunter Stadium — Lindenwood Lions (St. Charles, Missouri)185 mi
  8. 8FCSHouck Stadium — Southeast Missouri Redhawks (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)208 mi
  9. 9FCSSimmons Bank Field — Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)220 mi
  10. 10FBSBoone Pickens Stadium — Oklahoma State Cowboys (Stillwater, Oklahoma)222 mi

Questions about Robert W. Plaster Stadium

Where do the Missouri State Bears play home games?

The Missouri State Bears play at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri.

How many people does Robert W. Plaster Stadium hold?

Robert W. Plaster Stadium has a capacity of 17,500.

When did Robert W. Plaster Stadium open?

Robert W. Plaster Stadium opened in 1941.

What is the attendance record at Robert W. Plaster Stadium?

The record crowd at Robert W. Plaster Stadium is 18,386 vs. North Dakota (2014).

Does Robert W. Plaster Stadium have grass or turf?

Robert W. Plaster Stadium has an artificial turf field.

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