Welcome Stadium

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Welcome Stadium is a college football stadium in Dayton, Ohio, home of the Dayton Flyers, who play in the Pioneer League of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1949, making it 77 years old in 2026 and seats 11,000 fans. It ranks 2nd of 11 in the Pioneer League by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Fred C. Yager Stadium in Oxford, about 33 miles away.

Stadium facts

Location
Dayton, Ohio
Home of
Dayton Flyers
School
University of Dayton
Conference
Pioneer League
Subdivision
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Opened
1949
Capacity
11,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Size rank in FCS
68th of 127

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Stadiums near Welcome Stadium10

  1. 1FBSFred C. Yager Stadium — Miami RedHawks (Oxford, Ohio)33 mi
  2. 2FBSNippert Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats (Cincinnati, Ohio)43 mi
  3. 3FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)66 mi
  4. 4FBSScheumann Stadium — Ball State Cardinals (Muncie, Indiana)71 mi
  5. 5FCSBud and Jackie Sellick Bowl — Butler Bulldogs (Indianapolis, Indiana)103 mi
  6. 6FCSPhil Simms Stadium — Morehead State Eagles (Morehead, Kentucky)114 mi
  7. 7FBSFrank Solich Field at Peden Stadium — Ohio Bobcats (Athens, Ohio)116 mi
  8. 8FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons (Bowling Green, Ohio)116 mi
  9. 9FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington, Kentucky)120 mi
  10. 10FBSMerchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium — Indiana Hoosiers (Bloomington, Indiana)130 mi

Questions about Welcome Stadium

Where do the Dayton Flyers play home games?

The Dayton Flyers play at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio.

How many people does Welcome Stadium hold?

Welcome Stadium has a capacity of 11,000.

When did Welcome Stadium open?

Welcome Stadium opened in 1949.

Does Welcome Stadium have grass or turf?

Welcome Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Welcome Stadium?

Fred C. Yager Stadium in Oxford is about 33 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.