 Legion
Field
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Legion Field has seen many football
games since its opening in 1926. Originally built at a cost of
$439,000, Legion Field had a seating capacity of 21,000 when it
opened. The inaugural first game at the stadium occurred on November
19, 1927 when Howard battled Birmingham Southern. The stadium was
named after the American Legion, in memory of the men who gave their
lives to this country in battle.
Over the past seven decades, Legion Field has undergone many
expansion projects along with hosting a variety of football teams.
In 1991, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers began
playing at Legion Field. Also during the early 1990s the upper
deck on the west side was constructed. Also, a new press box and
luxury suites were built giving Legion Field its current capacity
of 72,000. The stadium is famous for hosting the 1996 Summer
Olympic soccer matches. The Blazers continue to play at the
stadium but struggle to attract enough fans to fill half of Legion
Field's capacity. There has been talk of possibly replacing the
stadium with a smaller one for the team. |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
-Bowl Game:
BBVA Compass Bowl
-Sponsor: BBVA Compass
-Capacity: 72,000
-Surface: Grass
-Opened:
Novermber 19, 1927
-Host Since 2006
-Cost: $439,000
-Seating Chart
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BBVA Compass Bowl Tickets |
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