State Field
State Field was the home field of the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It opened in 1893 and held 7,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1924).
LSU's athletic field on its old downtown campus, used until Tiger Stadium opened in late 1924; capacity is the 1917 wooden grandstand. The Louisiana State Capitol now stands on the site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1893
- Closed
- 1924
- Capacity
- 7,000
- Teams
- LSU Tigers (1893–1924)
- Other names
- Athletic field
Teams that played here
- LSU Tigers (FBS), 1893–1924
Stadiums near State Field10
- 1FCSA. W. Mumford Stadium — Southern Jaguars same city
- 2FBSTiger Stadium — LSU Tigers same city
- 3FCSStrawberry Stadium — Southeastern Louisiana Lions 43 mi
- 4FCSManning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium — Nicholls Colonels 50 mi
- 5FormerMcNaspy Stadium — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 52 mi
- 6FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 53 mi
- 7FormerTulane Stadium — New Orleans Saints & Tulane Green Wave 73 mi
- 8NFLCaesars Superdome — New Orleans Saints 75 mi
- 9FormerFirst Tulane Stadium — Tulane Green Wave 75 mi
- 10FormerSecond Tulane Stadium — Tulane Green Wave 75 mi
Questions about State Field
Who played at State Field?
State Field was home to the LSU Tigers (1893–1924).
When did State Field open?
State Field opened in 1893.
Is State Field still standing?
No. State Field has been demolished.
How many fans did State Field hold?
State Field held about 7,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near State Field today?
A. W. Mumford Stadium (Southern Jaguars) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.