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Faurot Field

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600 East Stadium Boulevard
Columbia Missouri 65211

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lat: 38.936834816906 long: -92.332719689688

The storied history of Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field blends tradition with modern innovation, creating a game-day atmosphere that Mizzou fans cherish. Opened in 1926, the stadium has evolved through decades of expansions and enhancements while maintaining its historic charm. One of the most significant upgrades came in 2019 with the debut of the South End Zone complex, a state-of-the-art facility that houses the football program’s operations and introduces new fan amenities, including a massive videoboard, luxury suites, and expanded seating. The $98 million project increased capacity to approximately 61,620 and reshaped the stadium’s skyline. Previous renovations brought additional improvements, such as the Tiger Deck and Walsworth Family Columns Club in 2014, an expanded north concourse and repositioning of the historic Rock M in 2013, a new FieldTurf surface in 2012, and a high-definition videoboard in 2009.

Originally constructed for $350,000, Faurot Field was carved into a natural valley south of the University of Missouri campus. It was officially named in 1972 after legendary Coach Don Faurot, whose contributions as a coach and athletic director were instrumental in shaping Mizzou football. Remarkably, Faurot himself helped lay the original sod in 1926 and returned in 1995 to place the final piece of turf when the stadium transitioned back to natural grass. One of the stadium’s most iconic features is the Rock M, a 90-foot-wide and 95-foot-high whitewashed stone formation in the north end zone, first created by students in 1927. Despite occasional pranks—such as Nebraska fans temporarily altering it to an “N”—the Rock M remains a beloved symbol of Mizzou tradition.

Faurot Field has hosted some of Mizzou’s most legendary games, with record-breaking crowds exceeding 75,000, including matchups against Texas (1979), Penn State (1980), and Oklahoma (2010). From its early days of wooden bleachers to today’s cutting-edge facilities, Faurot Field stands as the heart of Missouri football, seamlessly blending its rich past with modern advancements.

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