Delaware Stadium

Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium
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Delaware Stadium in 2025
Interactive map of Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium
Full nameTubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium
AddressSouth College Avenue 19716
Newark, DE
United States
OwnerUniversity of Delaware
OperatorUniv. of Delaware Athletics
Capacity18,500 (2020–present) Former capacity:
List
    • 16,730 (2019)
    • 22,000 (1998–2018)
    • 23,000 (1979–1998)
    • 21,500 (1970–1978)
    • 13,500 (1964–1969)
    • 10,000 (1958–1963)
    • 9,000 (1952–1957)
TypeStadium
SurfaceFieldTurf
Current useFootball
Lacrosse
Public transit DART First State bus: 16, 33, 46, 302
Construction
Broke groundAugust 3, 1951
OpenedNovember 15, 1952 (November 15, 1952)
Renovated1993, 2019
Expanded1964, 1970, 1972, 1975
Construction cost$182,000
($2.21 million in 2025 dollars)
Tenants
Website
bluehens.com/delaware-stadium

Delaware Stadium is an 18,500-seat stadium in Newark, Delaware, and is home to the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football and men's and women's lacrosse teams. The stadium is part of the David M. Nelson Athletic Complex, which includes the Bob Carpenter Center, Fred P. Rullo Stadium, the Fred Rust Ice Arena and the Delaware Field House.