A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium, American football stadium in Columbus, Georgia
A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium is a 15,000-seat sports stadium in Columbus, Georgia. It has hosted football games between Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers from 1916 to 1958 and now hosts the Fountain City Classic and Tuskegee–Morehouse rivalry games, as well as local youth football and soccer and high school football games.
A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium was the site of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, the football series between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers, from 1916 until 1958. The stadium was later named for A. J. McClung, a former mayor of Columbus and civil rights leader.
The stadium is named for A. J. McClung, a former mayor of Columbus and a civil rights leader. The Fort Valley State–Albany State game held here is billed as the Fountain City Classic, a name that ties the venue to Columbus's nickname.
The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and visitors can reach out by phone at 706.653.4505 for more information. It is best to contact ahead to confirm access and learn about current events.
The stadium hosts the annual Fountain City Classic, a football series between Fort Valley State and Albany State that continues the venue's long sports tradition. This local matchup draws fans and supporters from both schools regularly.
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