Alumni Stadium (Delaware State)

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Alumni Stadium
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Alumni Stadium (Delaware State)
Location1282 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Coordinates 39°11′21″N75°32′36″W / 39.18917°N 75.54333°W / 39.18917; -75.54333
Public transitAiga bus trans.svg DART First State bus: 109, 112, 301
Owner Delaware State University
Operator Delaware State University Department of Athletics
Capacity 7,193 [1]
Surface TenCate Thiolon turf [2]
Opened1957
Tenants
Delaware State Hornets football (NCAA) (1957–present)

Alumni Stadium is a 7,193-seat multi-purpose stadium in Dover, Delaware. It is home to the Delaware State University Hornets football team and outdoor men's and women's track and field teams. The facility opened in 1957. [3]

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References

  1. "DSU Marketing Information for Website" (PDF). Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  2. "TenCate Thiolon Proves Ideal Choice for Delaware State University Alumni Stadium" (PDF). www.tencate.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011.
  3. Smith, Richard (2018-10-09). "Alumni Stadium – Delaware State Hornets". Stadium Journey. Retrieved 2021-12-08.