Bridgeforth Stadium

Bridgeforth Stadium
The Dog House
Aerial view in 2026
Harrisonburg is located in the United States
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg
Location in the United States
Harrisonburg is located in Virginia
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg
Location in Virginia–
Interactive map of Bridgeforth Stadium
Former names
JMU Stadium (1981–1989)
Madison Stadium (1975–1981)
Address250 Champions Drive
LocationJames Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates38°26′7″N 78°52′23″W / 38.43528°N 78.87306°W / 38.43528; -78.87306
Elevation1,300 feet (395 m) AMSL
OwnerJames Madison University
OperatorJames Madison University
Capacity24,877 (2011–present)
15,694 (2010)
15,778 (2008–2009)
13,559 (2001–2007)
12,500 (1981–2000)
5,200 (1975–1980)
SurfaceFieldTurf (2006–present)
Astroturf (1975–2005)
Record attendance
26,239 (October 28, 2023
vs. Old Dominion
Construction
Groundbreaking1973
OpenedSeptember 20, 1975 (1975-09-20)
Expanded1981, 2011
Cost$62 million (expansion)
ArchitectsHKS, Inc. (Sports Design – expansion), Moseley Architects (Architect of Record – expansion)
Tenant
James Madison Dukes football (1975–present)

Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is home to the James Madison Dukes football team and the playing surface is named Zane Showker Field.

With a seating capacity of 24,877, Bridgeforth Stadium is currently the twelfth-largest stadium in the Sun Belt Conference.

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