Stadiums / Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium

Lincoln

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
85,458
Opened
1923
Roof
Open Air
Surface
FieldTurf
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/Chicago
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Lincoln
Nicknames
Sea of Red

Legendary Lincoln football stadium famous for sellout streaks and Cornhusker traditions.

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Home team history

  1. Nebraska Cornhuskers

    1923-present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

East Stadium Plaza

Architecture · Memorial Stadium

East Stadium Plaza — an architectural landmark of Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Historic Gate 20

Architecture · Memorial Stadium

Historic Gate 20 — an architectural landmark of Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Nebraska Tunnel

Architecture · Memorial Stadium

Nebraska Tunnel — an architectural landmark of Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Tunnel Walk Gates

Architecture · Memorial Stadium

The dramatic player entrance creates one of the best pregame traditions in football.

Features · History

Bob Devaney Statue

History · Memorial Stadium

Bob Devaney Statue — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Husker Legacy Statue

History · Memorial Stadium

Husker Legacy Statue — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Memorial Stadium Historic Façade

History · Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium Historic Façade — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

National Championship Trophies

History · Memorial Stadium, gameday

National Championship Trophies — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Plaza

History · Memorial Stadium

Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Plaza — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Osborne Legacy Complex

History · Memorial Stadium, gameday

Osborne Legacy Complex — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Osborne Legacy Complex Hall of Champions

History · Memorial Stadium, gameday

Osborne Legacy Complex Hall of Champions — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Tom Osborne & Brook Berringer Statue

History · Memorial Stadium

Tom Osborne & Brook Berringer Statue — a landmark celebrating Nebraska Cornhuskers history at Memorial Stadium.

Trophy

History · Memorial Stadium, gameday

Honors Nebraska Heisman winners.

Features · Experience

Horseshoe Touch

Experience · Memorial Stadium, gameday

Horseshoe Touch Tradition — a signature gameday experience for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans at Memorial Stadium.

Traditions

Tunnel Walk Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Few entrances in college football rival Nebraska's famous Tunnel Walk before kickoff.

Red Balloon Release Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the stadium, gameday

After Nebraska's first score, thousands of red balloons rise into the sky (traditionally celebrated for decades).

Husker Power Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The crowd erupts into "Husker Power!" chants throughout Memorial Stadium.

Sea of Red Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the stadium, gameday

More than 85,000 fans dressed in red create one of college football's most intimidating home atmospheres.

Cornhusker Marching Band Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The band's pregame performance and Script Huskers formation are game-day staples.

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