Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Joan C. Edwards Stadium is a sports facility in Huntington with 38,227 seats and modern amenities including 20 indoor suites, 300 wheelchair-accessible seats, 14 concession areas, and 16 restrooms. The venue features extensive artificial turf and a substantial steel framework supporting the entire structure.

The facility opened in 1991 and replaced Fairfield Stadium as the new home for Marshall football. The first game played there resulted in a victory for Marshall over New Hampshire.

A bronze memorial at the entrance honors the 75 members of the Marshall football program who died in a 1970 plane crash. This place holds deep meaning for the community beyond being a sports venue.

Visitors will find the stadium easy to locate with clear signage and ample parking nearby in Huntington. Most facilities throughout the venue are designed for different accessibility needs and comfort levels.

This stadium is one of only two NCAA Division I venues named exclusively after a woman, honoring philanthropist Joan C. Edwards. This rare distinction sets it apart in the college sports landscape.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: September 7, 1991

Architects: Rosser International

Official opening: September 7, 1991

Capacity: 38227

GPS coordinates: 38.42500,-82.42080

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04