Stadiums / Bridgeforth Stadium
Bridgeforth Stadium
7.5
Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Opened
- 1971
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- Home teams
- James Madison Dukes
- League
- NCAAF
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Postal code
- 22807
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Large football stadium in Harrisonburg known for passionate JMU support.
Former names
Passport Score
7.5
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Home team history
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James Madison Dukes
Present · NCAAF
Features · Architecture
Duke Dog Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance areas celebrate JMU traditions.
The Purple Fortress
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The nickname reflects the intimidating home-field atmosphere.
Features · History
2016 FCS National Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates JMU's national title.
2023 Sun Belt Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors JMU's first FBS conference championship.
James Madison Dukes Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors James Madison football legends.
JMU Athletics Hall of Fame
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Dukes legends and contributors.
JMU Football Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases program history.
Rocky Cignetti
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Dukes' rise nationally.
Features · Experience
Duke Dog
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous mascot experience.
Duke Walk
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player arrival tradition.
James Madison Dukes Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes access.
Purple and Gold Tailgating
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings around campus.
Traditions
Purple Walk Iconic Must experience
Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Dukes arrive through thousands of cheering fans before entering Bridgeforth Stadium.
Rolling Purple Wave Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Bridgeforth Stadium becomes a sea of purple during major home games.
Duke Dog Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Duke Dog energizes fans with one of the Sun Belt's most recognizable mascots.
Madison Marching Royal Dukes Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The MRDs perform one of the conference's best pregame shows.
Dukes Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The crowd proudly chants "Go Dukes!" throughout every game.
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