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Card March
Thousands of fans line the route as the Cardinals arrive at L&N Stadium before every home game.
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1998Opened
64,500Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics
About Cardinal Stadium
Large Louisville football stadium known for modern facilities and ACC football.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Ville
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyPapa John’s Cardinal Stadium
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Cardinal Bird
Cardinal Bird entertains fans with traditions, crowd interaction, and celebrations throughout the game.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Fight! U of L
The Cardinal Marching Band leads fans in singing the fight song after scores and victories.
Architecture
Cardinal Stadium Main Entrance
Cardinal Stadium Main Entrance — an architectural landmark of L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, home of the Louisville Cardinals.
Architecture
Howard Schnellenberger Football Complex
Howard Schnellenberger Football Complex — an architectural landmark of L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, home of the Louisville Cardinals.
Architecture
Main Entrance
Main Entrance — an architectural landmark of L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, home of the Louisville Cardinals.
Architecture
The Alley
The Alley — an architectural landmark of L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, home of the Louisville Cardinals.
Architecture
UPS Flight Deck
UPS Flight Deck — an architectural landmark of L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, home of the Louisville Cardinals.
History
Johnny Unitas Statue
Johnny Unitas Statue — a landmark celebrating Louisville Cardinals history at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
History
Johnny Unitas Statue Plaza
Johnny Unitas Statue Plaza — a landmark celebrating Louisville Cardinals history at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
History
Louisville Football Ring of Honor
Louisville Football Ring of Honor — a landmark celebrating Louisville Cardinals history at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
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Statue
Cardinal Bird Statue
Cardinal Bird mascot statue — a gameday photo stop at L&N Stadium.
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Historic Marker
Cardinal Monument
Monument celebrating Louisville Cardinals football outside the stadium.
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Rituals
Cardinal Walk
The Cardinals walk through fans before entering L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
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Displays
Lamar Jackson
Exhibits honoring Heisman winner Lamar Jackson and his Louisville career.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating Louisville football history and Cardinals legends.
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Displays
Louisville Hall of Fame
Honors Cardinals athletes, coaches, and contributors.
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Rituals
Marching Cards
The Marching Cards perform pregame and halftime at Louisville home games.
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Historic Marker
Papa John's Cardinal Plaza
Papa John’s Cardinal Plaza, the main fan gathering space outside the stadium.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former namePapa John’s Cardinal Stadium
Home teams
- 1956-presentLouisville CardinalsNCAAF
Getting there
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