Clark Field

Opened in 1887

About Clark Field

Clark Field was a College Football stadium in Austin, Texas. It opened in 1887 and closed in 1924. Its last recorded capacity was 20,000. Its only tenant was Texas Longhorns (College Football, 1901–1924). It has also been known as Varsity Athletic Field (1887–1904).

Photo of Clark Field
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Venue Information

Capacity

20,000

Year Opened

1887

Year Closed

1924

Location

Austin, Texas

Operator

University of Texas at Austin

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

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Teams

Home seasons at Clark Field by team, 1887–1924. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Texas Longhorns
College Football · 1901–1924
Southwest Conference 1915–1924 · Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1913–1914 · Independent 1905–1912 · 1 earlier conference · Major College
  1. Clark Field 1901–1924
  2. Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium 1925–present
College Football 1901–1924

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Clark Field?

The capacity of Clark Field is 20,000.

When was Clark Field built?

Clark Field opened in 1887.

Who operates Clark Field?

Clark Field is operated by University of Texas at Austin.

Where did the Texas Longhorns play after Clark Field?

After leaving Clark Field in 1924, the Texas Longhorns moved to Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in 1925.

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Historical Names

Clark Field

Unknown - Present

Current

Location

Coordinates: 30.2872, -97.7369
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

Teams on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.

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