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Otto the Orange
Otto leads fans with traditions, dances, and crowd interaction throughout every home game.
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1980Opened
49,250Capacity
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The basics
About JMA Wireless Dome
Large domed stadium in Syracuse hosting football, basketball, and major events.
- Type
- stadium
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Dome, Carrier Dome
- Location
- Syracuse
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyCarrier Dome
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Songs & MusicIconic
Down the Field
Fans sing Syracuse's famous fight song after scores and victories.
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Special EventsIconic
Dome Noise
The enclosed dome creates one of the loudest environments in the ACC.
Architecture
Dome Exterior
Dome Exterior — an architectural landmark of JMA Wireless Dome, home of the Syracuse Orange.
Architecture
Permanent Roof
Permanent Roof — an architectural landmark of JMA Wireless Dome, home of the Syracuse Orange.
History
Floyd Little Statue
Floyd Little Statue — a landmark celebrating Syracuse Orange history at JMA Wireless Dome.
History
Jim Brown Statue
Jim Brown Statue — a landmark celebrating Syracuse Orange history at JMA Wireless Dome.
History
No. 44 Legacy
No. 44 Legacy — a landmark celebrating Syracuse Orange history at JMA Wireless Dome.
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Displays
Dome History
Exhibits on the Carrier Dome / JMA Wireless Dome — the first major domed college football stadium.
Statue
Ernie Davis Statue
Statue of Ernie Davis, the first Black Heisman Trophy winner, outside the Dome.
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Displays
Jim Brown
Exhibits honoring Jim Brown, Syracuse’s legendary running back and No. 44.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating Syracuse football history inside the Dome.
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Historic Marker
Legends Plaza
Plaza honoring Syracuse football legends around the JMA Wireless Dome.
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Statue
Otto Statue
Statue of Otto the Orange, Syracuse’s mascot, a gameday photo stop at the Dome.
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Rituals
Pride of the Orange
The Pride of the Orange marching band performs inside the Dome on gameday.
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Displays
Syracuse Hall of Fame
Honors Orange athletes, coaches, and contributors.
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Crowd Ritual
The Otto's Army
Otto's Army leads the Dome with nonstop chants, signs, and coordinated student participation.
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Crowd Ritual
Orange Crush
The Carrier Dome (now JMA Wireless Dome) becomes a sea of orange during rivalry games.
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Crowd Ritual
Zone Defense Chant
Fans erupt whenever Syracuse's trademark 2-3 zone forces turnovers.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1980-2022Carrier Dome
- 2022-presentJMA Wireless Dome
Home teams
- 1980-presentSyracuse OrangeNCAAF
- Syracuse OrangeNCAAB
Getting there
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