Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium

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DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM QUICK FACTS

Capacity: 67,277

Surface: 419 Tiftway Bermuda

Location: Pensacola Street & Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304

First Game: October 7, 1950

Result: Florida State 40, Randolph-Macon 7

All-Time Record at Doak (entering 2026): 327-111-4 (.744)

Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium opened in 1950 and has welcomed millions of fans to one of the premier destinations for college football anywhere in the country.

As part of Doak Campbell Stadium's 75th anniversary, a two-year renovation project was unveiled prior to the 2025 season opener against Alabama. Many upgrades to the stadium took place, including:

Expanded seating options, including a revamped Dunlap Champions Club, Founders Suites and Loge Boxes and the West Sideline Club

Chairback seating on the East side

Updated concourse and signage throughout the stadium

Improved concession options and locations

ADA improvements and restroom enhancements

New video boards, including the North (57x120 ft) and South (35x75 ft) end zones and additional ribbon boards

Gallery: (1-16-2026) Doak Campbell Stadium

SOUTH END ZONE

The south end zone houses the Florida State University School of Hospitality, where students in the program receive hands-on experience in various aspects of the food and beverage industry. The multi-level facility is also home to the Champions Club, which includes private entrances, food and drink service in chair-back seats, covered rooftops with cabanas, and WiFi access with panoramic views of downtown Tallahassee.

LARGEST CROWDS IN DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM HISTORY

Rank Attendance Date Opponent Final 1 84,409 October 2, 2013 #7 Miami W, 41-14 2 84,392 September 17, 2011 #1 Oklahoma L, 13-23 3 84,347 September 5, 2005 #9 Miami W, 10-7 4 84,336 October 11, 2003 #2 Miami L, 14-22 5 84,223 November 20, 2004 Florida L, 13-20 6 84,155 October 16, 2004 #6 Virginia W, 36-3 7 84,106 October 26, 2002 #6 Notre Dame L, 24-34 8 83,938 November 30, 2002 #14 Florida W, 31-14 9 83,912 November 5, 2005 NC State L, 15-20 10 83,854 November 15, 2003 NC State W, 50-44 (2 ot)

NORTH END ZONE

The north end zone consisted of wood bleachers until the 1994 season kicked off. Now, the Moore Athletic Center includes a number of amenities for Florida State’s student-athletes. The offices overlooking Doak Campbell Stadium house FSU’s Athletics executive staff.

TOP 10 SINGLE-SEASON HOME ATTENDANCE

Rank Attendance Games Season Average 1 644,256 8 2006 80,532 2 575,478 7 2014 82,211 3 545,773 7 2008 77,967 4 544,893 7 2011 77,841 5 529,208 7 2012 75,601 6 527,947 7 2013 75,421 7 498,895 6 2003 83,150 8 497,047 6 2004 82,841 9 496,343 6 2005 82,724 10 490,598 6 2002 81,766

9,908 SQUARE FEET OF HD

When the Seminoles opened up the 2016 season, fans were greeted with the tallest video board structure in college football broadcasting in 1080p true high-definition. The upgraded board is three-times larger and twice as high as the old one. The new board stands 63 feet high and it is accompanied by new high definition ribbon boards throughout the stadium. Overall, 9,908 square feet of LED displays were added to Doak Campbell.

DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM CAPACITY

Years Capacity Largest Crowd 1950-53 15,000 13,701 vs. Stetson, Oct. 27, 1951 1954-60 19,000 19,700 vs. Wake Forest, Oct. 4, 1958 1961-63 25,000 23,851 vs. NC State, Nov. 16, 1963 1964-77 40,500 46,790 vs. Florida, Oct. 8, 1966 1978-79 47,413 49,490 vs. South Carolina, Nov. 10, 1979 1980-81 51,094 53,772 vs. Florida, Dec. 6, 1980 1982-84 55,246 58,930 vs. Florida, Dec. 1, 1984 1985-91 60,519 63,442 vs. Miami, Nov. 16, 1991 1992 70,123 68,311 vs. Florida, Nov. 28, 1992 1993 72,589 77,813 vs. Miami, Oct. 9, 1993 1994 75,000 80,210 vs. Florida, Nov. 26, 1994 1995 77,500 80,350 vs. Miami, Oct. 7, 1995 1996-2000 80,000 83,042 vs. Florida, Nov. 18, 2000 2001-02 82,000 84,106 vs. Notre Dame, Oct. 26, 2002 2003-15 82,300 84,431 vs. Notre Dame, Oct. 18, 2014 2016-23 79,560 79,560, seven times 2024 55,107 55,107, six times 2025-Present 67,277 67,277, three times

NOVEMBER 20, 2004

In a special ceremony prior to the Florida game on November 20, 2004, the home of Florida State football took on a meaning even more special when Bobby Bowden Field was dedicated. Now, with numerous additions to enhance the gameday experience, Seminole fans are treated to one of college football’s greatest venues.

OCTOBER 7, 1950

Doak Campbell Stadium opened on Oct. 7, 1950, with Florida State celebrating a 40-7 victory over Randolph-Macon. Since then, millions of fans have passed through the gates.

MILESTONE WINS

Win Date Opponent 1 10/7/1950 40-7 vs. Randolph-Macon 50 11/14/1964 28-6 vs. NC State 100 11/17/1979 66-17 vs. Memphis State 150 9/15/1990 48-6 vs. Georgia Southern 200 9/11/1999 41-35 vs. #10 Georgia Tech 250 9/4/2010 59-6 vs. Samford 300 9/21/2019 35-24 vs. Louisville 327 11/15/2025 34-14 vs. Virginia Tech

First win over a ranked team: Oct. 10, 1964, 48-6 vs. No. 5 Kentucky

First win over Florida: Nov. 21, 1964, 16-7

First win over Miami: Sept. 22, 1979, 40-23

First win over AP No. 1: Nov. 30, 1996, 24-21 vs. Florida

First win for Bobby Bowden: Oct. 2, 1976, 20-10 vs. Kansas State

200th career win for Bowden: Oct. 27, 1990, 42-3 vs. LSU

300th Florida State win for Bowden: Nov. 17, 2007, 24-16 vs. Maryland

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