15 Smallest College Football Stadiums, Ranked

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15 Smallest College Football Stadiums, Ranked

What Are the Smallest College Football Stadiums?

1. Fifth Third Stadium – Kennesaw State (10,200)

Nicknamed “The Fraction,” Fifth Third Stadium began as a soccer venue but started being used for football in 2015 when the Kennesaw State Owls became an FCS program. 

The official seating capacity is a mere 10,200. It’s been the site of games for other teams like Atlanta United 2 (soccer) and the Atlanta Blaze (lacrosse). 

2. Elliott T. Bowers Stadium – Sam Houston (14,000)

Home to the Sam Houston Bearkats, Bowers Stadium holds 14,000 people. The record attendance climbed to more than 16,000 in 1994 in a game against Alcorn State, which future NFL quarterback Steve McNair led. 

In August, the Texas State University System Board of Regents approved a $60 million renovation for the west side of the stadium. 

3. Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex – Hawaii (15,194)

Built in 2015, the Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex can fit about 16,000 fans, including the standing room. It became home of the Rainbow Warriors’ football team in 2021 and remains the site for beach volleyball, women’s soccer, and track and field. 

There have been some enhancements to the field, including a 75-foot-wide video board. 

4. McColl-Richardson Field at Jerry Richardson Stadium – Charlotte (15,314)

Holding more than 15,000 fans, Jerry Richardson Stadium is the home to the Charlotte 49ers. The stadium is designed to accommodate future seating expansion of up to 40,000, although this has not yet occurred. 

In 2024, it was announced that a $70 million expansion would happen, increasing the size to more than 18,000 seats. 

5. Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium – UMass (17,000)

Opening in 1965, Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, also referred to as “The Junkyard,” is home to the UMass Minutemen. 

It can fit up to 17,000 fans. A renovation project included the addition of the Football Performance Center and a new press box to meet FBS standards. 

6. Robert W. Plaster Stadium – Missouri State (17,500)

Home to the Missouri State Bears, who are joining the FBS as a member of Conference USA in 2025, Robert W. Plaster Stadium holds 17,500 fans, which has been the capacity since 2014. The record attendance was 18,386 fans in 2014 in a 38-0 win over North Dakota. 

7. CEFCU Stadium – San Jose State (18,203)

Formerly known as Spartan Stadium, CEFCU Stadium now holds 18,203 fans, a decrease from the 21,530 it accommodated from 2019 to 2020. 

Previously, it had held more than 30,000 fans. However, renovations reduced seating to provide space for the Spartan Athletics Center. 

8. Delaware Stadium – Delaware (18,500)

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens are also making the jump from FCS to the FBS and joining Conference USA in 2025 alongside Missouri State. Delaware Stadium has a capacity of 18,500. 

In 2020, the Whitney Athletic Center was introduced, featuring chairback seating, press boxes, and additional amenities. 

9. Fargodome – North Dakota State (18,700)

The Fargodome is the home of the North Dakota State Bison football team. Its capacity of 18,700 is small for a college football venue, but it can expand to a 25,000 capacity for concerts and other events.

Significant renovations were rejected by Fargo residents in 2023. 

10. Pitbull Stadium – FIU (20,000)

Home to the FIU Panthers, the stadium is located in Miami and is named after the rapper Pitbull. 

He purchased the naming rights to the stadium in August and is paying $1.2 million annually. It holds about 20,000 fans. 

11. Brooks Stadium – Coastal Carolina (21,000)

Home to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Brooks Stadium holds about 21,000 fans. When it opened in 2003, it had a capacity of just 6,408 fans. 

There were significant renovations and expansions between 2017 and 2019 to accommodate FBS requirements. It has a teal artificial turf, giving it the nickname “Surf Turf.” 

12. Hornet Stadium – Sacramento State (21,195)

Opened in 1969, Hornet Stadium is the longtime home of the Sacramento State Hornets. It has previously been used by the CFL’s Sacramento Gold Miners and the UFL’s Sacramento Mountain Lions.

Plans are being made to either reconstruct Hornet Stadium or build a new stadium nearby. 

13. Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium – Old Dominion (21,944)

Housing just under 22,000 fans, S.B. Ballard Stadium, previously known as Foreman Field, is home to the Old Dominion Monarchs. 

The stadium underwent a massive reconstruction that was completed before the 2019 season. It cost about $67.5 million. This included wider seats with back support, a better concourse, luxury suites, and more. 

14. Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field – Western Kentucky (22,113)

Opening in 1968, Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium, also known as “The Houch,” has been the home of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for more than five decades. 

Following an expansion in 2008, the seating capacity has increased to more than 22,000. The record attendance was 25,171 in a September 2021 game against Indiana. 

15. Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium – Jacksonville State (22,500)

Home to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Jacksonville, Alabama, AmFirst Stadium, previously known as the College Bowl, holds about 22,500 fans today. 

The record attendance was 23,944 fans on Sept. 23, 2017, against Liberty. 

Capacity expanded from 15,000 to 24,000 before the 2010 season, but it’s been reduced to 22,500. 

It hosted the 2024 Conference USA title game, which Jacksonville State won, beating Western Kentucky 52-12.