Lubbers Stadium

Lubbers Stadium
Full nameArend D. Lubbers Stadium
Former namesLakers Stadium (1973 - 1979)
Address4415 Stadium Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
LocationGVSU Main Campus
Coordinates42°58′9.4″N 85°53′39.5″W / 42.969278°N 85.894306°W / 42.969278; -85.894306
OwnerGrand Valley State University
OperatorGrand Valley State University
Capacity10,444 (2012-present)
8,950 (2011)
8,550 (1979-2010)
Record attendance17,007 (2021)
SurfaceFieldTurf (2012-present)
Kentucky Bluegrass (1973-2011)
ScoreboardDaktronics with ProStar video display board
Construction
OpenedSeptember 15, 1973
Expanded1998, 2008, 2011, 2012
Tenants
Grand Valley State Lakers football (NCAA) (1973-present)

Lubbers Stadium, or Arend D. Lubbers Stadium, is a stadium on the Grand Valley State University's main campus in Allendale, Michigan, USA. The stadium was named after former university president Arend Lubbers. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Grand Valley State Lakers. "Lakers Stadium" - as it was originally known - was constructed in 1972, and opened in 1973. It now officially seats 10,444 people - though it almost always holds thousands more fans. The stadium is also home to a football offices and weight training facility.