stadium · Starkville

Davis Wade Stadium

“The Loudest Stadium” · The Cowbell Capital

Mississippi State Bulldogs
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1914Opened
61,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics

About Davis Wade Stadium

Historic SEC football stadium famous for cowbells and Starkville traditions.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
The Loudest Stadium, The Cowbell Capital
Location
Starkville
Time zone
America/Chicago
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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PregameIconic

Bulldog Walk

The Bulldogs arrive through crowds of cheering fans ringing cowbells before entering Davis Wade Stadium.

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PerformersIconic

Bully the Mascot

Bully — the live bulldog mascot and beloved symbol of Mississippi State pride.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Clanga!

"Clanga!" — the signature Mississippi State chant that echoes through Davis Wade Stadium.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Hail State Chant

"Hail State!" echoes throughout the stadium after big plays and touchdowns.

Architecture

Davis Wade Stadium

Home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs — a Starkville landmark where cowbells never stop ringing.

History

Mississippi State Football History

Displays celebrating Mississippi State football history — legends, seasons, and Bulldog milestones.

Experience

Cowbells

Cowbells — the signature sound of Mississippi State football, ringing nonstop from kickoff to the final whistle.

Statue

Bulldog Statues

Bulldog statues outside Davis Wade — symbols of Mississippi State pride and a classic Starkville photo stop.

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Signature

Cowbell Plaza

Plaza celebrating Mississippi State’s cowbell tradition at Davis Wade Stadium.

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Rituals

Dawg Walk

Mississippi State’s gameday player walk through fans into Davis Wade Stadium.

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Rituals

Famous Maroon Band

The Famous Maroon Band — Hail State and the sound of Starkville Saturdays.

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Historic Marker

Legacy Plaza

Outdoor plaza celebrating Bulldog football history at Davis Wade Stadium.

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Displays

Mississippi State Hall of Fame

Hall honoring Bulldog athletic greats near Davis Wade Stadium.

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Displays

Ring of Honor

Ring honoring Mississippi State football legends at Davis Wade Stadium.

Signature

The Junction

The Junction — Mississippi State’s famous pregame gathering ground and one of the SEC’s best tailgate scenes.

Through the years

History

Home teams

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    Mississippi State BulldogsNCAAF
Getting there

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Address

Starkville

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