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PregameIconic
Purple Walk
The Dukes arrive through thousands of cheering fans before entering Bridgeforth Stadium.
7.5Passport Score
1971Opened
25,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics
About Bridgeforth Stadium
Large football stadium in Harrisonburg known for passionate JMU support.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyJMU Stadium
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Special EventsIconic
Rolling Purple Wave
Bridgeforth Stadium becomes a sea of purple during major home games.
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PerformersIconic
Duke Dog
Duke Dog energizes fans with one of the Sun Belt's most recognizable mascots.
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RitualsIconic
Madison Marching Royal Dukes
The MRDs perform one of the conference's best pregame shows.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Dukes Chant
The crowd proudly chants "Go Dukes!" throughout every game.
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Architecture
The Purple Fortress
The nickname reflects the intimidating home-field atmosphere.
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History
2023 Sun Belt Championships
Honors JMU's first FBS conference championship.
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History
James Madison Dukes Retired Numbers
Honors James Madison football legends.
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History
JMU Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Rocky Cignetti
Celebrates the Dukes' rise nationally.
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Experience
James Madison Dukes Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Historic Marker
Champions Plaza
Plaza honoring JMU’s championship teams outside Bridgeforth Stadium.
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Statue
Duke Dog Statue
Statue of Duke Dog, JMU’s beloved mascot, outside Bridgeforth Stadium.
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Rituals
Duke Walk
The Dukes walk through purple-and-gold fans before entering Bridgeforth.
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Displays
JMU Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Duke athletes, coaches, and contributors.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall honoring JMU football history and standout Dukes.
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Rituals
Marching Royal Dukes
JMU’s Marching Royal Dukes — one of the largest college bands on the East Coast.
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Displays
National Championships
Displays celebrating JMU’s FCS national championships, including 2004 and 2016.
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Historic Marker
Victory Bell
The Victory Bell rings after Duke wins at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former nameJMU Stadium
Home teams
- PresentJames Madison DukesNCAAF
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