Huskie Stadium

Huskie Stadium is a college football facility at Northern Illinois University with seating for about 23,600 spectators. The venue features a concrete structure on the west campus side and a two-level lighting system that can be adjusted for different types of athletic events.

The stadium opened in 1965 with a football game between Northern Illinois University and Illinois State. This opening event established the venue as a major sports facility for the university community.

The stadium serves as a gathering place where fans and students unite to cheer for their university football team. These events create lasting memories that connect visitors to the campus community.

The venue is easily accessible on foot from the main university campus with parking available nearby for visitors. Multiple entrances around the facility provide easy access during game days, and clear signage guides people to their seating sections.

The venue hosted a milestone event in 1969 when it became the site of an early major-college football game played on artificial turf. This early adoption of synthetic playing surfaces was ahead of its time for college sports.

Location: Illinois

Inception: November 6, 1965

Architects: Holabird & Root

Official opening: November 6, 1965

Capacity: 23595

GPS coordinates: 41.93390,-88.77780

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25