Few college football traditions are as unique as the one that takes place before every Auburn Tigers game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Since 1930, the famous War Eagle has soared over the stadium as part of the pregame War Eagle Flight, creating one of the most recognizable traditions in college football. Although the eagle is an important symbol of Auburn, fans should not confuse it as the team mascot, the official nickname of Auburn University is the Tigers, and the school’s mascot is Aubie the Tiger.
Jordan-Hare Stadium has been the home of Auburn football for more than nine decades. The university’s football program dates back to 1892, and by the late 1930s, growing fan support led Auburn to construct a new stadium for the Tigers. Originally known as Auburn Stadium, the 7,500-seat facility opened on November 30, 1939, when Auburn hosted the Florida Gators. A decade later, in 1949, the stadium was renamed Cliff Hare Stadium in honor of Clifford Leroy Hare, a member of Auburn’s first football team and a longtime supporter of the program. That same year, an expansion added 14,000 seats on the east side of the stadium, increasing capacity to 21,500.
Over the next four decades, the stadium underwent five major expansions in 1955, 1960, 1970, 1980, and 1989. These projects gradually transformed the facility into one of the largest stadiums in college football, increasing seating capacity to 85,214. In 1973, the stadium was renamed Jordan-Hare Stadium in honor of legendary coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Auburn’s all-time winningest head coach.
Today, Jordan-Hare Stadium seats 88,043 fans. The lower bowl completely surrounds the playing field, while upper decks are located along both sidelines. Luxury suites and the press box are positioned between the lower and upper levels, providing premium seating and modern amenities for fans. The stadium’s east side exterior features ten large murals highlighting memorable moments, great plays, and legendary Auburn players, including Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson. Throughout its history, Jordan-Hare Stadium has been the backdrop for some of Auburn’s greatest achievements, including 16 conference championship teams and two national championship teams.
With its passionate fan base, historic traditions, and the legendary War Eagle Flight, Jordan-Hare Stadium remains one of college football’s most recognizable and exciting stadiums to catch a game.
