University Stadium
University Stadium is a college football stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the New Mexico Lobos, who play in the Mountain West of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1960, making it 66 years old in 2026 and seats 39,224 fans. It ranks 4th of 10 in the Mountain West by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 44,760 vs. New Mexico State (2005).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Home of
- New Mexico Lobos
- School
- University of New Mexico
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1960
- Capacity
- 39,224
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Dreamstyle Stadium (2017–2020)
- Record crowd
- 44,760 vs. New Mexico State (2005)
- Size rank in FBS
- 77th of 138
Famous games at University Stadium
- 1960: New Mexico beat UNAM 77-6 in the stadium opener
- 2006: San Jose State beat New Mexico 20-12 in the first New Mexico Bowl
Plan your trip to University Stadium
Stadiums near University Stadium10
- 1FBSAggie Memorial Stadium — New Mexico State Aggies 187 mi
- 2FBSSun Bowl Stadium — UTEP Miners 232 mi
- 3FBSFalcon Stadium — Air Force Falcons 280 mi
- 4FCSWalkup Skydome — Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 283 mi
- 5FBSGalaxy Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders 292 mi
- 6FBSCasino Del Sol Stadium — Arizona Wildcats 316 mi
- 7FBSMountain America Stadium — Arizona State Sun Devils 323 mi
- 8FBSFolsom Field — Colorado Buffaloes 350 mi
- 9FCSNottingham Field — Northern Colorado Bears 383 mi
- 10FBSSonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — Colorado State Rams 389 mi
Questions about University Stadium
Where do the New Mexico Lobos play home games?
The New Mexico Lobos play at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How many people does University Stadium hold?
University Stadium has a capacity of 39,224.
When did University Stadium open?
University Stadium opened in 1960.
What is the attendance record at University Stadium?
The record crowd at University Stadium is 44,760 vs. New Mexico State (2005).
Does University Stadium have grass or turf?
University Stadium has an artificial turf field.
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