SECU Stadium
SECU Stadium is a college football stadium in College Park, Maryland, home of the Maryland Terrapins, who play in the Big Ten of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1950, making it 76 years old in 2026 and seats 46,185 fans. It ranks 17th of 18 in the Big Ten by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 58,973 vs. Penn State (1975).
Stadium facts
- Location
- College Park, Maryland
- Home of
- Maryland Terrapins
- School
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1950
- Capacity
- 46,185
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Byrd Stadium (1950–2006)
Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd Stadium (2006–2009)
Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium (2009–2015)
Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium (2015–2022) - Record crowd
- 58,973 vs. Penn State (1975)
- Size rank in FBS
- 65th of 138
Seating & views
SECU Stadium seats 46,185. The south sideline is anchored by Tyser Tower, a five-level press box with 64 suites, mezzanine club seats and a university suite. The north side has a large upper deck added in 1995. The east and west end zones are lower, with a big video board in the west end zone, one of the largest in the Big Ten. Students sit on the concourse level in sections 8 to 16, the loudest part of the stadium. Visitors are usually placed in sections 202 and 302 to 304. For views close to midfield, lower sideline sections 4 to 6 and 24 to 26 are best.
Parking & tailgating
SECU Stadium sits on the College Park campus, and nearby lots are mostly for reserved permit holders. Lots open and tailgating starts six hours before kickoff, and permits are single use with no re-entry. Tailgates must stay within your space or the adjacent landscaped strip, tents are capped at 10 by 10 feet and cannot be staked, and kegs and beer tubs are banned. REVELxp sells set-up tailgate packages at Ludwig Field. Terp Alley at the Stadium Drive traffic circle outside the West Gate greets the team buses about two hours before kickoff. Check Maryland's official gameday parking page, since details change.
Seating and parking sources: umterps.com, umterps.com, tickpick.com.
Plan your trip to SECU Stadium
Stadiums near SECU Stadium10
- 1FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison 6 mi
- 2FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas 6 mi
- 3FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen 22 mi
- 4FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears 30 mi
- 5FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers 37 mi
- 6FCSAlumni Stadium — Delaware State Hornets 76 mi
- 7FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens 82 mi
- 8FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders 102 mi
- 9FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers 105 mi
- 10FBSBridgeforth Stadium — James Madison Dukes 110 mi
Questions about SECU Stadium
Where do the Maryland Terrapins play home games?
The Maryland Terrapins play at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
How many people does SECU Stadium hold?
SECU Stadium has a capacity of 46,185.
When did SECU Stadium open?
SECU Stadium opened in 1950.
What is the attendance record at SECU Stadium?
The record crowd at SECU Stadium is 58,973 vs. Penn State (1975).
Does SECU Stadium have grass or turf?
SECU Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near SECU Stadium?
William H. Greene Stadium in Washington is about 6 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.