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Marching Chips
The Marching Chips deliver one of the MAC's premier pregame and halftime performances.
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2007Opened
30,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Mount Pleasant football stadium known for MAC traditions and Chippewa pride.
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- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- Mount Pleasant
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Special EventsIconic
Maroon & Gold Out
The stadium transforms into a sea of maroon and gold.
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PerformersIconic
Rowdy Chippewa
Rowdy entertains fans throughout every home game.
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Architecture
Chippewa Pride Areas
Fan spaces throughout the stadium celebrate school tradition.
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Architecture
Fire Up Chips Plaza
The entrance area celebrates CMU's famous slogan and fan identity.
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History
2006 MAC Championships
Celebrates Central Michigan's conference championship.
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2021 Sun Bowl
Honors CMU's historic bowl victory.
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Antonio Brown
Celebrates the NFL All-Pro receiver.
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History
Central Michigan Chippewas Retired Numbers
Honors Central Michigan football legends.
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History
CMU Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Cooper Rush Tribute
Honors the CMU quarterback and NFL player.
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Experience
Central Michigan Chippewas Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Fire Up Chips
The famous Central Michigan fan phrase.
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Experience
Rowdie the Chippewa
The mascot experience.
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Rituals
Chippewa Marching Band
The Marching Chips — Central Michigan’s marching band — perform the pregame show at the MAC’s largest on-campus stadium.
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Rituals
Chippewa Walk
Fans line the path as the Chippewas, Rowdie, and the Marching Chips arrive at Kelly/Shorts before kickoff.
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Displays
CMU Athletics Hall of Fame
The Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes Chippewa legends, including coaches Roy Kramer and Herb Deromedi.
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Historic Marker
Flying C logo plaza
Plaza featuring CMU’s iconic Flying C — a maroon-and-gold photo stop on the gameday walk into Kelly/Shorts.
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Historic Marker
Marcy Weston Field dedication
Dedication honoring Marcy Weston, the pioneering official and longtime CMU administrator whose name is on the athletics hall of fame.
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Ring of Honor
Kelly/Shorts Ring of Honor recognizing Chippewa football greats around the bowl.
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Rituals
Victory Cannon
CMU fires the Victory Cannon after scores; the same cannon inspired the rivalry trophy with Western Michigan.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- PresentCentral Michigan ChippewasNCAAF
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