Bridgeforth Stadium

Bridgeforth Stadium
Bridgeforth Stadium in 2016
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Former namesMadison Stadium (1975–1981)
JMU Stadium (1981–1989)
LocationChampions Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
OperatorJames Madison University
Capacity24,877 (2011–present)[2]
15,694 (2010)
15,778 (2008–2009)
13,559 (2001–2007)
12,500 (1981–2000)
5,200 (1975–1980)
Record attendance26,239 (October 28, 2023 vs. Old Dominion
SurfaceAstroturf, 1975–2005
FieldTurf, 2006–present
Construction
Broke ground1973
OpenedSeptember 20, 1975[1]
Expanded1981, 2011
Construction cost$62 million (expansion)
ArchitectHKS, Inc. (Sports Design – expansion), Moseley Architects (Architect of Record – expansion)
Tenants
James Madison Dukes football (1975–present)

Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field.

With a seating capacity of 24,877, Bridgeforth Stadium is currently the 12th largest stadium in the Sun Belt Conference.

  1. ^ "Archived Document". Archived from the original on 2014-12-07. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  2. ^ "Game Preview Capsules for ODU, JMU, Norfolk State". Richmond Times-Dispatch. August 31, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2013.