Protective Stadium, American football stadium in downtown Birmingham, United States.
Protective Stadium features 47,100 seats within the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, serving as a central sports facility in northern Alabama.
The stadium opened on October 2, 2021, replacing Legion Field as the primary venue for University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers football games.
The Birmingham Bowl takes place annually at Protective Stadium, bringing together teams from major collegiate athletic conferences for significant matchups.
The stadium connects to multiple transportation routes and contains modern amenities, including digital displays, accessible seating sections, and extensive concession areas.
During the 2022 World Games, Protective Stadium transformed into an international venue, hosting both opening and closing ceremonies for athletes from 110 nations.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: October 2, 2021
Official opening: October 2, 2021
Capacity: 47100
Part of: Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex
Website: https://protectivestadium.com
GPS coordinates: 33.52778,-86.80889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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