Independence Stadium, Football stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
Independence Stadium holds 49,427 spectators and features a synthetic turf field along with a large Trinitron television display for game broadcasts.
The stadium opened in 1924 under the name State Fair Stadium and hosted the Arkansas-LSU football rivalry games until 1936.
The Independence Bowl, established in 1976, brings collegiate football teams to Shreveport each year for a major postseason competition.
Recent renovations included new fiber optics, enhanced ticket scanning systems, updated locker rooms, and modernized concession areas throughout the facility.
The stadium served as an alternate venue for Louisiana high school football championships following Hurricane Katrina's impact on the Superdome in 2005.
Location: Shreveport
Inception: 1924
Official opening: 1924
Capacity: 49427
GPS coordinates: 32.47556,-93.79194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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