Wallace Wade Stadium

Wallace Wade Stadium is a football venue at Duke University in Durham that holds about 33,900 spectators in a horseshoe-shaped design. The concrete stands are built into a natural ravine, and a 2016 addition called the Blue Devil Tower includes luxury boxes, premium seating, expanded food options, and restrooms.

The stadium opened in 1929 as Duke Stadium and was renamed in 1967 to honor legendary football coach Wallace Wade. In 1942, it became the only venue outside California to host the Rose Bowl game when the event was moved east due to security concerns following Pearl Harbor.

The stadium is home to the Duke Blue Devils football team and holds deep meaning for the university community as a gathering place for students and alumni. Game days bring together thousands of supporters who celebrate their school's athletic traditions in this shared space.

The stadium sits in the heart of Duke's campus and is easily walkable from most university buildings. Game days happen during football season, and parking fills up quickly, so arriving early or using shuttle services makes the visit more convenient.

The stadium's horseshoe design incorporates a natural ravine into its structure, which is unusual for a sports venue and gives the place a distinctive character. This natural integration means sections of the stadium sit at different elevations, creating varied viewing angles for spectators.

Location: Durham

Architects: Horace Trumbauer

Official opening: October 5, 1929

Capacity: 33941

Website: https://goduke.com/sports/2022/7/25/brooks-field-at-wallace-wade-stadium.aspx

GPS coordinates: 35.99528,-78.94167

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:39