Saxon Stadium

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Saxon Stadium is a college football stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania, home of the Mercyhurst Lakers, who play in the NEC of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 2,300 fans. It ranks 7th of 8 in the NEC by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is UB Stadium in Buffalo, about 80 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Home of
Mercyhurst Lakers
School
Mercyhurst University
Conference
NEC
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1996
Capacity
2,300
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
126th of 127

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Stadiums near Saxon Stadium10

  1. 1FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins (Youngstown, Ohio)79 mi
  2. 2FBSUB Stadium — Buffalo Bulls (Buffalo, New York)80 mi
  3. 3FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)95 mi
  4. 4FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio)105 mi
  5. 5FBSAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)117 mi
  6. 6FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)117 mi
  7. 7FBSBeaver Stadium — Penn State Nittany Lions (University Park, Pennsylvania)147 mi
  8. 8FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)173 mi
  9. 9FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)181 mi
  10. 10FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)181 mi

Questions about Saxon Stadium

Where do the Mercyhurst Lakers play home games?

The Mercyhurst Lakers play at Saxon Stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania.

How many people does Saxon Stadium hold?

Saxon Stadium has a capacity of 2,300.

When did Saxon Stadium open?

Saxon Stadium opened in 1996.

Does Saxon Stadium have grass or turf?

Saxon Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Saxon Stadium?

Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown is about 79 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.