Memorial Stadium

Opened in 1941

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About Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium was a College Football stadium in Kent, Ohio. It opened in 1941 and closed in 1969. Its last recorded capacity was 5,600. Its only tenant was Kent State Golden Flashes (College Football, 1960–1968). It has also been known as Athletic Field (1941–1949) and Memorial Field (until 1949).

Photo of Memorial Stadium
Photo by JonRidinger. License: CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

5,600

Year Opened

1941

Year Closed

1969

Location

Kent, Ohio

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

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Teams

Home seasons at Memorial Stadium by team, 1941–1969. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Kent State Golden Flashes
College Football · 1960–1968
MAC 1960–1968 · University Division
  1. Home venue unknown 1904
  2. Memorial Stadium 1960–1968
  3. Dix Stadium 1969–present
College Football 1960–1968

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Memorial Stadium?

The capacity of Memorial Stadium is 5,600.

When was Memorial Stadium built?

Memorial Stadium opened in 1941.

Where did the Kent State Golden Flashes play after Memorial Stadium?

After leaving Memorial Stadium in 1968, the Kent State Golden Flashes moved to Dix Stadium in 1969.

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Historical Names

Memorial Stadium

1950 - Present

Current

Athletic Field

1941 - 1949

Memorial Field

Unknown - 1949

Location

Coordinates: 41.1479, -81.3435
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References

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Teams on Wikipedia

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

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