World War I Memorial Stadium

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World War I Memorial Stadium was the home field of the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas. It opened in 1922 and seats 17,500 fans. It still stands today, used for other events.

Kansas State's football home until KSU Stadium opened in 1968; crowds sometimes exceeded 20,000. It still stands, renovated in 2015-16, and is used for club lacrosse, rugby, soccer, band practice and university offices;

Stadium facts

Location
Manhattan, Kansas
Status
Standing, used for other events
Opened
1922
Closed
1967
Capacity
17,500
Teams
Kansas State Wildcats (1922–1967)
Other names
Memorial Stadium

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near World War I Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FormerAhearn Field — Kansas State Wildcats (Manhattan, Kansas)same city
  2. 2FBSBill Snyder Family Football Stadium — Kansas State Wildcats (Manhattan, Kansas)same city
  3. 3FBSDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — Kansas Jayhawks (Lawrence, Kansas)73 mi
  4. 4FormerMcCook Field — Kansas Jayhawks (Lawrence, Kansas)73 mi
  5. 5TemporaryChildren's Mercy Park — Kansas Jayhawks (Kansas City, Kansas)94 mi
  6. 6FormerMunicipal Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City, Missouri)109 mi
  7. 7FormerAntelope Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers (Lincoln, Nebraska)113 mi
  8. 8FBSMemorial Stadium, Tom Osborne Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers (Lincoln, Nebraska)113 mi
  9. 9FormerNebraska Field — Nebraska Cornhuskers (Lincoln, Nebraska)113 mi
  10. 10NFLArrowhead Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City, Missouri)113 mi

Questions about World War I Memorial Stadium

Who played at World War I Memorial Stadium?

World War I Memorial Stadium was home to the Kansas State Wildcats (1922–1967).

When did World War I Memorial Stadium open?

World War I Memorial Stadium opened in 1922.

Is World War I Memorial Stadium still standing?

Yes. World War I Memorial Stadium is standing and used for other events.

How many fans did World War I Memorial Stadium hold?

World War I Memorial Stadium held about 17,500 fans.

What football stadiums are near World War I Memorial Stadium today?

Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium (Kansas State Wildcats) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, k-state.edu.