Memorial Stadium (Indiana University)

Memorial Stadium
The Rock
Memorial Stadium in October 2024
Interactive map of Memorial Stadium
Former namesSeventeenth Street Football Stadium (1960–1971)
Location701 East 17th Street
Bloomington, Indiana, US 47408
Coordinates39°10′51″N 86°31′32″W / 39.18083°N 86.52556°W / 39.18083; -86.52556
OwnerIndiana University Bloomington
OperatorIndiana University Bloomington
Capacity53,524 (2025–present)

Former capacity

List
    • 53,082 (2024)
    • 52,626 (2018-2023)
    • 52,929 (2010–2017)
    • 52,692 (2009)
    • 49,225 (2007–2008)
    • 52,180 (2003–2006)
    • 52,324 (1969–2002)
    • 48,344 (1960–1968)
SurfaceHellas Matrix Helix (2025–present)
FieldTurf (2008–2024)
AstroPlay (2003–2007)
AstroTurf (1986–1997)
Artificial turf (1970–1985)
Natural grass (1960–1969, 1998–2002)
Record attendance56,223 (Indiana vs Purdue, November 12, 1969)
Construction
Broke groundAugust 27, 1958
OpenedOctober 8, 1960
Renovated2003, 2016
Expanded1969, 2009
Construction cost$4.569 million
($49.7 million in 2025 dollars)
ArchitectEggers & Higgins
General contractorHuber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc.
Tenants
Indiana Hoosiers football (NCAA) (1960–present)
Website
iuhoosiers.com/memorial-stadium

Memorial Stadium (officially known as Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is an American football stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the 14th largest football stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with an official capacity of 53,524. The field has a conventional north–south alignment, at an approximate elevation of 771 feet (235 m) above sea level.