Rynearson Stadium

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Rynearson Stadium, known as “The Factory”, is a college football stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan, home of the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1969, making it 57 years old in 2026 and seats 26,188 fans. It ranks 6th of 13 in the MAC by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 26,188 vs. Central Michigan (2008).

Stadium facts

Location
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Home of
Eastern Michigan Eagles
School
Eastern Michigan University
Conference
MAC
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1969
Capacity
26,188
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Nickname
The Factory
Record crowd
26,188 vs. Central Michigan (2008)
Size rank in FBS
112th of 138

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Stadiums near Rynearson Stadium10

  1. 1FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)9 mi
  2. 2FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)39 mi
  3. 3FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)56 mi
  4. 4FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons (Bowling Green, Ohio)59 mi
  5. 5FBSWaldo Stadium — Western Michigan Broncos (Kalamazoo, Michigan)101 mi
  6. 6FBSKramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium — Central Michigan Chippewas (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)113 mi
  7. 7FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio)134 mi
  8. 8FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)139 mi
  9. 9FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)140 mi
  10. 10FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)158 mi

Questions about Rynearson Stadium

Where do the Eastern Michigan Eagles play home games?

The Eastern Michigan Eagles play at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

How many people does Rynearson Stadium hold?

Rynearson Stadium has a capacity of 26,188.

When did Rynearson Stadium open?

Rynearson Stadium opened in 1969.

What is Rynearson Stadium’s nickname?

Rynearson Stadium is known as “The Factory.”

What is the attendance record at Rynearson Stadium?

The record crowd at Rynearson Stadium is 26,188 vs. Central Michigan (2008).

Does Rynearson Stadium have grass or turf?

Rynearson Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Rynearson Stadium?

Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor is about 9 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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