Veterans Memorial Stadium (Troy University)

Veterans Memorial Stadium,
Larry Blakeney Field

"The Vet"
The stadium as seen in July 2018
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Former names	Veterans Memorial Stadium (1950–2002, 2010–present) Movie Gallery Stadium (2003–2010)
Address	338 Veterans Memorial Drive
Location	Troy, Alabama
Coordinates	31°47′58″N 85°57′7″W / 31.79944°N 85.95194°W / 31.79944; -85.95194
Elevation	508 ft.
Public transit	Trojan Transportation
Owner	Troy University
Operator	Troy University
Executive suites	27
Capacity	30,470
Record attendance	31,010 November 12, 2022 vs Army
Surface	Matrix Helix RealFill
Scoreboard	1 Daktronics 15HD (3,150 sq. ft.) 1 Daktronics 15HD (1,240 sq. ft.) 2 Daktronics Slim-LED Ribbon Boards
Screens	4
Construction
Broke ground	1950
Opened	September 16, 1950
Renovated	2009, 2012, 2014
Expanded	1998, 2003, 2017
Construction cost	$65,000 (Original)
Architect	HOK Sport (2003 renovation) Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (2017 renovation)
Main contractors	Whaley Construction
Tenants
Troy Trojans (NCAA) (1950–present) Charles Henderson High School Blue-Gray Football Classic (2003)
Website
troytrojans.com/veterans-memorial-stadium

Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field is a stadium in Troy, Alabama. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Troy University Trojans. The seating capacity is 30,470. The stadium was originally built in 1950, and has regularly been expanded, renovated and improved since then. The stadium was named in honor of the college students and local residents who gave their lives during World War II. The field received its name from retired head coach Larry Blakeney, the coach with the most wins in Troy history.