Stambaugh Stadium

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Stambaugh Stadium is a college football stadium in Youngstown, Ohio, home of the Youngstown State Penguins, who play in the Missouri Valley of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 20,650 fans. That makes it the 21st-largest stadium in FCS and the biggest in the Missouri Valley.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Dix Stadium in Kent, about 35 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Youngstown, Ohio
Home of
Youngstown State Penguins
School
Youngstown State University
Conference
Missouri Valley
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1982
Capacity
20,650
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
21st of 127

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Stadiums near Stambaugh Stadium10

  1. 1FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)35 mi
  2. 2FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio)44 mi
  3. 3FBSAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)57 mi
  4. 4FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)57 mi
  5. 5FCSSaxon Stadium — Mercyhurst Lakers (Erie, Pennsylvania)79 mi
  6. 6FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)107 mi
  7. 7FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)143 mi
  8. 8FBSFrank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Ohio Bobcats (Athens, Ohio)143 mi
  9. 9FBSBeaver Stadium — Penn State Nittany Lions (University Park, Pennsylvania)148 mi
  10. 10FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)153 mi

Questions about Stambaugh Stadium

Where do the Youngstown State Penguins play home games?

The Youngstown State Penguins play at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio.

How many people does Stambaugh Stadium hold?

Stambaugh Stadium has a capacity of 20,650.

When did Stambaugh Stadium open?

Stambaugh Stadium opened in 1982.

Does Stambaugh Stadium have grass or turf?

Stambaugh Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Stambaugh Stadium?

Dix Stadium in Kent is about 35 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.