Carnie Smith Stadium
"The Jungle" | |
Aerial view of Carnie Smith Stadium | |
Interactive map of Carnie Smith Stadium | |
| Full name | Carnie Smith Stadium, Brandenburg Field, Prentice Gudgen Track |
|---|---|
| Former names | Brandenburg Stadium (1924–1986) |
| Location | Pittsburg, Kansas |
| Owner | Pittsburg State University |
| Operator | Pittsburg State University |
| Capacity | 8,343 (standing room to at least 11,910) |
| Executive suites | 24 |
| Surface | Mondoturf installed July 2012 |
| Scoreboard | Jungletron at a cost of 1.7 million dollars |
| Record attendance | 11,910 (October 20, 2012; Homecoming) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1923 |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Renovated | 1989 |
| Expanded | 2001, 2006 |
| Construction cost | $100,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Pittsburg State University Gorillas (NCAA Division II) 1924-Present | |
Carnie Smith Stadium (formerly Brandenburg Stadium) is the football stadium for Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. The stadium is nicknamed "The Jungle" (after the school's mascot, the gorilla), or "The Pitt."