Fargodome

Fargodome
Fargo
Location in the United States
Fargo
Location in North Dakota
Interactive map of Fargodome
Full nameGate City Bank Field at the
Fargodome
Address1800 University Dr N
LocationNorth Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
OwnerCity of Fargo
OperatorFargo Dome Authority
Capacity18,700 (football)
Concerts
  • Gate City Bank Theater: 3,500
  • Half house: 11,000
  • 3/4 house: 16,000
  • End stage: 22,000
  • Center stage:26,700
SurfaceArtificial turf
Record attendance19,108 October 12, 2013 vs. Missouri State
Construction
Broke groundApril 26, 1990 (1990-04-26)
OpenedDecember 2, 1992 (1992-12-02)
Construction cost$48 million
($118 million in 2025)
Architect
  • Sink, Combs, Dethlefs
  • Triebwasser, Helenske & Associates
General contractorIndustrial Builders, Inc.
Main contractorsMeinecke-Johnson
Tenants
Fargo-Moorhead Fever (CBA) (1992–1994)
Fargo-Moorhead Beez (CBA) (2001–2002)
North Dakota State Bison (NCAA) (1993–present)
Fargo Freeze (IFL) (2000)

Fargodome is an indoor athletic stadium and convention center in the north central United States, located on the campus of North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, North Dakota. It opened in 1992 and is owned and operated by the city despite being built on the university's campus. It has a seating capacity of 18,700 for football and over 25,000 for full arena concerts. Its approximate elevation at street level is 900 feet (275 m) above sea level.

Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome is the home field of the Bison football team, which competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). NDSU is a member of the Mountain West, and prior to the 1993 season, the football venue was Dacotah Field, adjacent to the south. The stadium also hosts the university's commencement ceremonies as well as many large concerts, other sporting events, and trade shows.