War Memorial Stadium

If someone could go back in time and look at War Memorial Stadium in 1948, you probably wouldn't recognize it. The stadium has gone through many renovation projects and expansions that changed the look of the stadium over time. No one would have guessed that millions of people have walked through the gates of the stadium over 60 plus years to witness miracles and history.

The stadium opened in 1948 with a natural grass surface and two large grand stand seating areas on the east and west sides. The north and south sides of the stadium were open and looked more like amphitheatre seating than a football stadium. War Memorial Stadium opened with an original seating capacity of just over 31,000. Expansion has allowed the stadium's capacity to grow to over 54,000. The once open areas on the north and south sides of the stadium have now been closed with additional seating. All concession stands and restrooms have been completely renovated. The press box, once voted the best press box in the country, will be torn down, rebuilt and reopened in 2010. The stadium is over 60 years old but continues to grow and stay a vital part of Central Arkansas.

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