Bridgeforth Stadium
The Dog House | |
Aerial view in 2026 | |
Harrisonburg Location in the United States Harrisonburg Location in Virginia– | |
Interactive map of Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Former names | JMU Stadium (1981–1989) Madison Stadium (1975–1981) |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 Champions Drive |
| Location | James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°26′7″N 78°52′23″W / 38.43528°N 78.87306°W |
| Elevation | 1,300 feet (395 m) AMSL |
| Owner | James Madison University |
| Operator | James Madison University |
| Capacity | 24,877 (2011–present) 15,694 (2010) 15,778 (2008–2009) 13,559 (2001–2007) 12,500 (1981–2000) 5,200 (1975–1980) |
| Surface | FieldTurf (2006–present) Astroturf (1975–2005) |
| Record attendance | 26,239 (October 28, 2023 vs. Old Dominion |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1973 |
| Opened | September 20, 1975 |
| Expanded | 1981, 2011 |
| Construction cost | $62 million (expansion) |
| Architect | HKS, Inc. (Sports Design – expansion), Moseley Architects (Architect of Record – expansion) |
| Tenants | |
| 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.