Memorial Stadium, Clemson

Memorial Stadium is a football arena in Clemson, South Carolina, that serves as home to the Clemson Tigers and holds more than 81,500 spectators. The playing surface rests in a valley surrounded by seating sections, and the WestZone provides training rooms and support spaces for the team.

The facility opened in 1942 as a memorial for university graduates who had died during military duty. Despite protests from coach Jess Neely, who soon left the program, construction went ahead and the site was completed that year.

The team runs down the eastern hill toward the field after touching Howard's Rock, which sits on a pedestal near the entrance. The band plays Tiger Rag during this moment, and cannons fire as the crowd responds from the seats around the valley.

The complex includes several zones for special guests, such as the Masters Club and the Bob Bradley Press Box. The Nieri Enrichment Center also offers support services for student-athletes across the grounds.

The playing surface received the name Frank Howard Field in 1974 and sits in a valley next to an old university cemetery. This placement beside the burial ground contributed to the Death Valley nickname that persists today.

Location: Clemson

Inception: September 19, 1942

Official opening: September 19, 1942

Capacity: 81500

Website: https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/facilities/memorial-stadium

GPS coordinates: 34.67861,-82.84306

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03