Kidd Brewer Stadium

Kidd Brewer Stadium
"The Rock"

"The Rock" in 2017
Kidd Brewer Stadium is located in North Carolina
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Location in North Carolina
Kidd Brewer Stadium is located in the United States
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Location in the United States
Former namesConrad Stadium (1962–1988)
Location270 Stadium Dr
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Coordinates36°12′42″N 81°41′08″W / 36.21167°N 81.68556°W / 36.21167; -81.68556
Public transitAppalCart
OwnerAppalachian State University
OperatorAppalachian State University
Executive suites18
Capacity35,000 (2024–present)
30,000 (2017–2024)
24,050 (2012–16)
23,150 (2011)
21,650 (2009–2010)
20,150 (2008)
16,650 (1995–2007)
18,000 (1979–1994)
10,000 (1962–1978)[1]
Record attendance40,168
SurfaceFieldTurf (2003–present)
Astroturf (1970–2002)
Grass (1962–1969)
Construction
Broke ground1960
OpenedSeptember 15, 1962
Renovated1999, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017
Expanded1978, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011-12, 2016, 2019-20
Construction cost$32 million (2008 expansion)
ArchitectWalter Robbs Callahan and Pierce (expansions)
Tenants
Appalachian State Mountaineers (NCAA)
Football (1962–present)
Outdoor Track and Field (1962–2018)
Field Hockey (1968–2014)

Kidd Brewer Stadium is a 35,000-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Boone, North Carolina. Nicknamed "The Rock," the stadium is the home of the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team. Kidd Brewer stands 3,333 feet (1,016 m) above sea level. The Mountaineers boast a 263–77–5 (.770) home record at the stadium.[2]

  1. ^ 2024 Football Media Guide (PDF). Appalachian State University Athletics. 19 July 2024. p. 11. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ "2021 APP STATE FOOTBALL GUIDE". Appalachian State University, accessed November 28, 2021.