Waldo Stadium

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Waldo Stadium is a college football stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, home of the Western Michigan Broncos, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1939, making it 87 years old in 2026 and seats 36,361 fans. It ranks 1st of 13 in the MAC by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 36,361 vs. Indiana State (2000).

Stadium facts

Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Home of
Western Michigan Broncos
School
Western Michigan University
Conference
MAC
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1939
Capacity
36,361
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Former names
Western State Teachers College Field
Record crowd
36,361 vs. Indiana State (2000)
Size rank in FBS
81st of 138

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Stadiums near Waldo Stadium10

  1. 1FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)53 mi
  2. 2FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)64 mi
  3. 3FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)92 mi
  4. 4FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)95 mi
  5. 5FBSKramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium — Central Michigan Chippewas (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)99 mi
  6. 6FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)101 mi
  7. 7FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)109 mi
  8. 8FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)113 mi
  9. 9FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons (Bowling Green, Ohio)118 mi
  10. 10FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars (Bridgeview, Illinois)120 mi

Questions about Waldo Stadium

Where do the Western Michigan Broncos play home games?

The Western Michigan Broncos play at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

How many people does Waldo Stadium hold?

Waldo Stadium has a capacity of 36,361.

When did Waldo Stadium open?

Waldo Stadium opened in 1939.

What is the attendance record at Waldo Stadium?

The record crowd at Waldo Stadium is 36,361 vs. Indiana State (2000).

Does Waldo Stadium have grass or turf?

Waldo Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Waldo Stadium?

Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame is about 53 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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