Memorial Stadium, Football stadium in Kent, United States
Memorial Stadium contained permanent grandstands, press facilities, and an eight-lane cinder track that served Kent State University's athletic programs until 1969.
Built in 1941 with temporary bleachers, the stadium received permanent grandstands in 1950 and was dedicated to 113 Kent State students who died in World War II.
The stadium strengthened Kent State's athletic presence by hosting football games, track meets, and Mid-American Conference championships throughout its operational period.
The stadium expanded from 5,600 seats to accommodate 20,000 spectators by 1965, meeting the demands of increasing student enrollment at Kent State University.
Parts of Memorial Stadium's original grandstand structure continue to exist as the north end zone seating area in the current Dix Stadium.
Location: Kent
Inception: 1941
Official opening: 1941
Capacity: 5600
GPS coordinates: 41.14791,-81.34354
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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