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IntroductionsIconic
Flyovers
Naval aircraft fly over the stadium before kickoff at many home games.
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1959Opened
34,000Capacity
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The basics
About Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Annapolis football stadium honoring Navy and Marine Corps traditions.
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- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- Annapolis
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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IntroductionsIconic
Blue Angels
When schedules permit, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform breathtaking flyovers before select games.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Go Navy Beat Army
The famous chant echoes throughout the stadium all season long.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Anchors Aweigh
Players, Midshipmen, and fans sing "Anchors Aweigh" together after victories.
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Architecture
Chesapeake Region Views
The venue reflects Maryland's waterfront culture.
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Architecture
Memorial Columns
The iconic columns recognize military branches and traditions.
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Architecture
Memorial Plaza
The entrance areas honor military heritage.
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Architecture
Service Academy Memorial
The stadium honors Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
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History
Commander-in-Chief Trophy
Celebrates Navy's service academy rivalry victories.
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History
Heisman Trophy
Celebrates Navy Heisman winners including Joe Bellino and Roger Staubach.
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History
Navy Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Navy Midshipmen Retired Numbers
Honors Navy football legends.
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History
Navy Sports Hall of Fame
Honors Midshipmen legends and contributors.
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History
Paul Johnson
Celebrates Navy's triple-option success.
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Roger Staubach
Honors the Hall of Fame quarterback.
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Experience
Brigade March-On
The iconic Naval Academy pregame formation.
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Experience
Go Navy
Fan identity celebrating the academy.
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Experience
Navy Midshipmen Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Statue
Bill the Goat Statue
Statue of Bill the Goat, Navy’s mascot — the Annapolis photo stop before kickoff.
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Displays
Blue Angel Jet
A Blue Angels jet on display at the memorial stadium — naval aviation parked beside Navy football.
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Rituals
Captain's Walk
The Midshipmen’s captain-led walk into Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium through a corridor of fans.
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Historic Marker
Class Crest Walk
Walkway of Naval Academy class crests — each graduating class marked in stone around the stadium.
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Rituals
Drum & Bugle Corps
The Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps — field music that leads the Brigade and fills the memorial stadium.
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Displays
Naval Academy Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame exhibits for Naval Academy athletics — Staubach, the Heisman, and Navy football history.
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Displays
Navy Ring of Honor
Navy football’s Ring of Honor recognizing Midshipmen immortals and academy greats.
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Historic Marker
Navy-Marine Corps Memorials
Memorial walls and columns honoring Navy and Marine Corps dead — the stadium is itself a living memorial.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1959-presentNavy MidshipmenNCAAF
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