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PregameIconic
Corps March-On
Before every home game at Michie Stadium, the entire Corps of Cadets marches onto the field in military formation, one of the most iconic pregame traditions in college football.
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1924Opened
38,000Capacity
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The basics
About Michie Stadium
Historic West Point football stadium overlooking the Hudson Highlands.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- West Point, NY
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyMichie Stadium
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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RitualsIconic
Black Knights March
The team arrives through thousands of cheering fans before entering Michie Stadium.
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IntroductionsIconic
Cannon Firing
Cannons fire after every Army touchdown and victory, adding to the military atmosphere.
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IntroductionsIconic
West Point Flyover
Many home games feature military aircraft flyovers before kickoff.
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Songs & MusicIconic
On Brave Old Army Team
The Corps and fans sing the alma mater and fight song together after victories.
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Architecture
Cadet Area Views
The stadium blends football with military academy architecture.
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Architecture
Eisenhower Hall
West Point’s performing-arts and gathering hall near the stadium, a landmark stop on the academy gameday walk.
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Architecture
Historic Stone Architecture
The stadium reflects the academy's military design.
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Architecture
Hudson River Overlook
Michie’s open bowl looks over the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands — the signature West Point gameday backdrop.
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Architecture
Lusk Reservoir View
The reservoir just above Michie Stadium, a classic West Point gameday backdrop.
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History
Army Black Knights Retired Numbers
Honors Army football legends.
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History
Army Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Black Knights Monument
Honors Army football history.
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History
Commander-in-Chief Trophy
Celebrates Army's service academy rivalry victories.
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History
Earl Blaik
Honors the legendary Army coach.
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History
Heisman Trophy
Celebrates Army Heisman winners including Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis.
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Experience
Army Black Knights Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Black Knights Walk
Player arrival tradition.
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Displays
Army Sports Hall of Fame
Kimsey Athletic Center exhibits honoring Black Knights legends, from Blanchard and Davis to modern Army football.
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Historic Marker
Battle Monument
The 46-foot Battle Monument at Trophy Point honors Regular Army officers and soldiers killed in the Civil War.
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Historic Marker
Cadet Chapel
The Gothic Cadet Chapel overlooking the academy, Lusk Reservoir, and Michie Stadium.
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Rituals
Cadet March-On
Before kickoff the entire Corps of Cadets marches onto Michie Stadium in formation — one of college football’s great military pageants.
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Rituals
Hellcats Band
The West Point Hellcats — field music of bugles and drums — play ceremonies and home games with the USMA Band.
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Statue
Patton Monument
The statue of General George S. Patton on the academy grounds near The Plain.
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Historic Marker
The Plain
West Point’s historic parade ground beside Michie Stadium, where the Corps forms before the March-On.
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Historic Marker
Trophy Point
West Point’s ceremonial overlook — captured artillery and the Battle Monument above the Hudson, the academy’s most famous vista.
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West Point Museum
The oldest and largest U.S. military museum — arms, art, and academy history a short walk from Michie Stadium.
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