Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field
Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field is a college football stadium in Troy, Alabama, home of the Troy Trojans, who play in the Sun Belt of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1950, making it 76 years old in 2026 and seats 30,470 fans. It ranks 4th of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 31,010 vs. Army (2022).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Troy, Alabama
- Home of
- Troy Trojans
- School
- Troy University
- Conference
- Sun Belt
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1950
- Capacity
- 30,470
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Veterans Memorial Stadium (1950–2002)
Movie Gallery Stadium (2003–2010) - Record crowd
- 31,010 vs. Army (2022)
- Size rank in FBS
- 94th of 138
Famous games at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field
- 2003: Final Blue–Gray Football Classic
- 2018: Loss to No. 22 Boise State
- 2022: 10–9 win over Army before a record crowd
Game day
Tradition. Before kickoff the announcer reads from Julius Caesar and fans shout 'Havoc!', after the Sound of the South marches to the stadium along University Avenue.
Tailgating. Fans gather at Tailgate Terrace, just outside the stadium's main entrance.
Plan your trip to Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field
Stadiums near Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field10
- 1FCSASU Stadium — Alabama State Hornets 39 mi
- 2FBSPat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium — Auburn Tigers 62 mi
- 3FCSPenAir Field — West Florida Argonauts 120 mi
- 4FBSProtective Stadium — UAB Blazers 130 mi
- 5FCSSeibert Stadium — Samford Bulldogs 130 mi
- 6FBSSaban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium — Alabama Crimson Tide 135 mi
- 7FCSUniversity Stadium — West Georgia Wolves 135 mi
- 8FBSBobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Florida State Seminoles 136 mi
- 9FCSBragg Memorial Stadium — Florida A&M Rattlers 136 mi
- 10FBSBurgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium — Jacksonville State Gamecocks 142 mi
Questions about Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field
Where do the Troy Trojans play home games?
The Troy Trojans play at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field in Troy, Alabama.
How many people does Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field hold?
Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field has a capacity of 30,470.
When did Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field open?
Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field opened in 1950.
What is the attendance record at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field?
The record crowd at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field is 31,010 vs. Army (2022).
Where do fans tailgate at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field?
Fans gather at Tailgate Terrace, just outside the stadium's main entrance.
Does Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field have grass or turf?
Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field?
ASU Stadium in Montgomery is about 39 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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