stadium · Amherst

Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium

Massachusetts Minutemen
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1965Opened
17,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
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About Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium

UMass football stadium in Amherst serving Minutemen football traditions.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Location
Amherst
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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RitualsIconic

Minute Men March

The Minutemen arrive through cheering fans before entering McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

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Sam the Minuteman

Sam represents the university's Revolutionary War heritage and leads game-day celebrations.

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Songs & MusicIconic

Power and Class

Fans sing the fight song after touchdowns and victories.

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PerformersIconic

Minuteman Marching Band

The marching band performs the school's traditional pregame show.

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Architecture

Campus Pond Views

Views from the stadium side of campus toward the UMass Amherst Campus Pond and Old Chapel.

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Architecture

Historic Campus Venue

The stadium has hosted generations of UMass football.

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History

John Calipari Era Connection

Highlights UMass athletic tradition.

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History

Marshawn Lynch Connection

Display recognizing UMass football history.

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History

Massachusetts Minutemen Retired Numbers

Honors UMass football legends.

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History

UMass Football Timeline

Showcases program history.

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Experience

Massachusetts Minutemen Stadium Tours

Behind-the-scenes access.

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Experience

Minuteman Walk

Player arrival tradition.

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Historic Marker

McGuirk Plaza

The gathering plaza at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium before kickoff.

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Statue

Minuteman Statue

John Townsend’s bronze Minuteman (Class of 1950 gift) overlooking the Campus Pond.

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Displays

National Championships

Celebrates UMass football’s 1998 FCS national championship.

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Displays

Revolutionary War Heritage

Exhibits tying the Minuteman identity to Revolutionary War citizen-soldiers.

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Displays

Ring of Honor

Honors UMass football standouts at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

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Displays

UMass Athletics Hall of Fame

The George “Trigger” Burke Hall of Fame honoring Minutemen and Minutewomen legends.

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Rituals

UMass Minuteman Marching Band

The Power and Class of New England — New England’s largest marching band — at McGuirk.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. Present
    Massachusetts MinutemenNCAAF
Getting there

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Amherst

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