Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium was a college football stadium located on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis with seating for over 56,000 spectators. The facility spread across multiple acres and could be expanded with temporary bleachers for larger events.

The stadium opened in 1924 as the home of the Golden Gophers football team and remained in operation until 1981. During its decades of use, the team won six national championships, establishing its place as a significant sports venue.

The student section became known for its loud support during games, while the stands offered views of the Minneapolis skyline beyond the field. Fans developed traditions that made each game day feel like a community gathering on campus.

The University of Minnesota campus is centrally located in Minneapolis and easy to reach by public transit. Visitors should know that the original stadium no longer exists and the site has been developed with other structures.

A laboratory beneath the stadium housed a nutrition research study during World War II where scientists studied the effects of starvation on volunteers. This work later became influential in understanding malnutrition and recovery.

Location: Minneapolis

Inception: October 4, 1924

Official opening: October 4, 1924

Capacity: 56652

GPS coordinates: 44.97541,-93.22858

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26