Bridgeforth Stadium
The Dog House | |
Bridgeforth Stadium in 2016 | |
Location in Virginia | |
| Former names | Madison Stadium (1975–1981) JMU Stadium (1981–1989) |
|---|---|
| Location | Champions Dr. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
| Coordinates | 38°26′7″N 78°52′23″W / 38.43528°N 78.87306°W |
| Operator | James Madison University |
| Capacity | 24,877 (2011–present) 15,694 (2010) 15,778 (2008–2009) 13,559 (2001–2007) 12,500 (1981–2000) 5,200 (1975–1980) |
| Record attendance | 26,239 (October 28, 2023 vs. Old Dominion |
| Surface | Astroturf, 1975–2005 FieldTurf, 2006–present |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1973 |
| Opened | September 20, 1975 |
| Expanded | 1981, 2011 |
| Construction cost | $62 million (expansion) |
| Architect | HKS, Inc. (Sports Design – expansion), Moseley Architects (Architect of Record – expansion) |
| Tenants | |
| James Madison Dukes football (1975–present) | |
Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field.
With a seating capacity of 24,877, Bridgeforth Stadium is currently the 12th largest stadium in the Sun Belt Conference.