Stoll Field/McLean Stadium

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Stoll Field/McLean Stadium was the home field of the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky. It opened in 1916 and held 37,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1972).

Kentucky's on-campus stadium (the field was used from 1880; concrete stands opened 1916) until Commonwealth Stadium opened in 1973; capacity as of 1972. It was demolished in the 1970s and the Singletary Center for the Arts and a field later built over by the Gatton Student Center expansion occupy the site.

Stadium facts

Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Status
Demolished
Opened
1916
Closed
1972
Capacity
37,000
Teams
Kentucky Wildcats (1916–1972)
Other names
Stoll Field; McLean Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Stoll Field/McLean Stadium10

  1. 1FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington, Kentucky)same city
  2. 2FormerHanger Field — Eastern Kentucky Colonels (Richmond, Kentucky)23 mi
  3. 3FCSRoy Kidd Stadium — Eastern Kentucky Colonels (Richmond, Kentucky)23 mi
  4. 4FCSPhil Simms Stadium — Morehead State Eagles (Morehead, Kentucky)59 mi
  5. 5FBSL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Kentucky)66 mi
  6. 6FormerCardinal Stadium — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Kentucky)68 mi
  7. 7FormerParkway Field — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Kentucky)69 mi
  8. 8NFLPaycor Stadium — Cincinnati Bengals (Cincinnati, Ohio)73 mi
  9. 9FormerRiverfront Stadium — Cincinnati Bengals (Cincinnati, Ohio)73 mi
  10. 10FBSNippert Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats (Cincinnati, Ohio)78 mi

Questions about Stoll Field/McLean Stadium

Who played at Stoll Field/McLean Stadium?

Stoll Field/McLean Stadium was home to the Kentucky Wildcats (1916–1972).

When did Stoll Field/McLean Stadium open?

Stoll Field/McLean Stadium opened in 1916.

Is Stoll Field/McLean Stadium still standing?

No. Stoll Field/McLean Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Stoll Field/McLean Stadium hold?

Stoll Field/McLean Stadium held about 37,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Stoll Field/McLean Stadium today?

Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds (Kentucky Wildcats) 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.