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SECU Stadium

“The Shell”

Maryland Terrapins
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1950Opened
51,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics

About SECU Stadium

College Park football stadium serving Maryland athletics.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
The Shell
Location
College Park
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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PregameIconic

Terp Walk

The Terrapins walk through fans before entering SECU Stadium.

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Special EventsIconic

Testudo

Students gather around Testudo for photos and celebrations on game day.

Architecture

Gossett Hall

Gossett Hall — an architectural landmark of SECU Stadium, home of the Maryland Terrapins.

Architecture

Jones-Hill House

Jones-Hill House — an architectural landmark of SECU Stadium, home of the Maryland Terrapins.

Architecture

Mark L. Butler Tunnel

Mark L. Butler Tunnel — an architectural landmark of SECU Stadium, home of the Maryland Terrapins.

Architecture

Tyser Tower

Tyser Tower — an architectural landmark of SECU Stadium, home of the Maryland Terrapins.

History

Bronze Terrapin Nose

Bronze Terrapin Nose — a landmark celebrating Maryland Terrapins history at SECU Stadium.

History

Bronze Terrapin Statue

Bronze Terrapin Statue — a landmark celebrating Maryland Terrapins history at SECU Stadium.

History

Historic Helmet Wall

Historic Helmet Wall — a landmark celebrating Maryland Terrapins history at SECU Stadium.

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Historic Marker

Fear the Turtle Monument

Monument to Maryland’s “Fear the Turtle” rallying cry — a Terps photo stop on the SECU Stadium grounds.

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Displays

Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame

The Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame honors Terps legends from Byrd Stadium through the Big Ten era.

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Displays

Maryland Terrapins Championships

Exhibits celebrating Maryland’s ACC and national championship seasons, including the 1953 national title.

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Rituals

Mighty Sound of Maryland

The Mighty Sound of Maryland marching band performs pregame and halftime in the Byrd/SECU bowl.

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Rituals

Terps Walk

Fans greet the Terrapins, Testudo, and the Mighty Sound of Maryland on the walk into SECU Stadium.

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Historic Marker

Testudo Plaza

The plaza around Maryland’s terrapin marks — a gameday gathering spot on the walk into SECU Stadium.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. Present
    Maryland TerrapinsNCAAF
Getting there

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Address

College Park

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