Kenan Stadium

Opened in 1927

About Kenan Stadium

Kenan Stadium is a former name of Chris Smith Field at Kenan Stadium, used 2018–2019. Chris Smith Field at Kenan Stadium is a College Football stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It opened in 1927. It seats 62,980. Its current tenant is North Carolina Tar Heels (College Football), since 1927. By capacity it ranks 37th of 239 current College Football venues, counting only venues with a known capacity. It has also been known as Kenan Memorial Stadium (1927–2017).

Photo of Kenan Stadium
Photo by Yeungb. License: CC BY 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

62,980

Year Opened

1927

Location

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

Operator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Team League Years
North Carolina Tar Heels College Football 1927 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Kenan Stadium?

The capacity of Kenan Stadium is 62,980.

When was Kenan Stadium built?

Kenan Stadium opened in 1927.

Who operates Kenan Stadium?

Kenan Stadium is operated by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Who plays at Kenan Stadium?

Kenan Stadium is the home venue of North Carolina Tar Heels.

Historical Names

Kenan Stadium

2018 - 2019

Current

Location

Coordinates: 35.9069, -79.0478
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

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