Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

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Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a college football stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, home of the Memphis Tigers, who play in the American of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1965, making it 61 years old in 2026 and seats 50,000 fans. It ranks 5th of 14 in the American by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 66,487, Tennessee vs. Ole Miss (1990).

Stadium facts

Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Home of
Memphis Tigers
School
University of Memphis
Conference
American
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1965
Capacity
50,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Former names
Memphis Memorial Stadium (1965–1975)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (1975–2022)
Record crowd
66,487, Tennessee vs. Ole Miss (1990)
Size rank in FBS
61st of 138

Other teams that played here

Game day

Tradition. Beyond Memphis home games, the stadium hosts the annual Liberty Bowl and the Southern Heritage Classic.

Tailgating. Fans tailgate on Tiger Lane, a 17-acre green space added in the 2013 improvements.

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Stadiums near Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium10

  1. 1FBSCentennial Bank Stadium — Arkansas State Red Wolves (Jonesboro, Arkansas)61 mi
  2. 2FBSVaught–Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field — Ole Miss Rebels (Oxford, Mississippi)64 mi
  3. 3FCSHardy M. Graham Stadium — UT Martin Skyhawks (Martin, Tennessee)103 mi
  4. 4FCSRice–Totten Stadium — Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (Itta Bena, Mississippi)118 mi
  5. 5FCSBobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium — North Alabama Lions (Florence, Alabama)131 mi
  6. 6FCSSimmons Bank Field — Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)134 mi
  7. 7FBSDavis Wade Stadium at Scott Field — Mississippi State Bulldogs (Starkville, Mississippi)135 mi
  8. 8FCSRoy Stewart Stadium — Murray State Racers (Murray, Kentucky)137 mi
  9. 9FCSEstes Stadium — Central Arkansas Bears (Conway, Arkansas)137 mi
  10. 10FCSHouck Stadium — Southeast Missouri Redhawks (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)152 mi

Questions about Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Where do the Memphis Tigers play home games?

The Memphis Tigers play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

How many people does Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium hold?

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium has a capacity of 50,000.

When did Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium open?

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium opened in 1965.

What is the attendance record at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?

The record crowd at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is 66,487, Tennessee vs. Ole Miss (1990).

Where do fans tailgate at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?

Fans tailgate on Tiger Lane, a 17-acre green space added in the 2013 improvements.

Does Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium have grass or turf?

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?

Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro is about 61 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.