Tucker Stadium
Tucker Stadium is a college football stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee, home of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, who play in the SoCon of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1966, making it 60 years old in 2026 and seats 16,500 fans. It ranks 2nd of 10 in the SoCon by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from the OVC–Big South to the Southern Conference in 2026. The closest FBS stadium is Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, about 56 miles away.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- Home of
- Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- School
- Tennessee Technological University
- Conference
- SoCon
- Subdivision
- Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- Opened
- 1966
- Capacity
- 16,500
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FCS
- 32nd of 127
Plan your trip to Tucker Stadium
Stadiums near Tucker Stadium10
- 1FBSJohnny "Red" Floyd Stadium — Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 56 mi
- 2FBSFirstBank Stadium — Vanderbilt Commodores 72 mi
- 3FCSNissan Stadium — Tennessee State Tigers 72 mi
- 4FBSHouchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field — Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 74 mi
- 5FCSFinley Stadium — Chattanooga Mocs 79 mi
- 6FBSNeyland Stadium — Tennessee Volunteers 87 mi
- 7FCSFortera Stadium — Austin Peay Governors 106 mi
- 8FCSLouis Crews Stadium — Alabama A&M Bulldogs 113 mi
- 9FCSRoy Kidd Stadium — Eastern Kentucky Colonels 127 mi
- 10FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats 140 mi
Questions about Tucker Stadium
Where do the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles play home games?
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles play at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee.
How many people does Tucker Stadium hold?
Tucker Stadium has a capacity of 16,500.
When did Tucker Stadium open?
Tucker Stadium opened in 1966.
Does Tucker Stadium have grass or turf?
Tucker Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Tucker Stadium?
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro is about 56 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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