FAU Stadium, College football stadium in Boca Raton, United States
Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium is a steel college football stadium at the north end of Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus, opened in 2011 as a replacement for Lockhart Stadium. Its playing surface is natural Bermuda grass of the "Celebration" cultivar, and the seating bowl was built to allow expansion from about 30,000 seats up to 65,000, with a roof possible if needed.
The stadium opened in 2011 following a major construction period and was funded in part through student fees and donations from supporters. This investment marked an important moment for the university's growth as a sports venue.
The playing surface was named Howard Schnellenberger Field on August 20, 2014, honoring the founding coach of the Owls, who spent the last 11 seasons of his career at FAU and retired after 2011. The stadium itself carries a separate name: Flagler Credit Union Stadium since a 15-year, $22.5 million deal signed December 17, 2024.
Arrive early on game days to find good parking, as the venue fills up quickly during major competitions. The location is easily reached from campus and has multiple entrances for different seating sections.
The skybox and press box look out over the Atlantic Ocean, and FAU claims no other American football stadium offers a view of the open sea. The university markets the site with the slogan "1.8 miles from the beach".
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