War Memorial Stadium Facts
- Capacity: 53,727
- First game and Dedication: Sept. 18, 1948 (Arkansas 40, Abilene Christian 6)
- Arkansas’ Record: 128-51-3 (.712)
- Home Venues & Events: University of Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3 home games each year), Delta Classic (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff vs. Grambling), Catholic High School for Boys, Salt Bowl (Benton vs. Bryant High School teams), Arkansas Activities Association State High School Playoffs, Car Wars, Life Champs Football Camps, Fellowship of Christian Athletes 7 on 7, Battle of the Bands, Showcase of Bands, University of Central Arkansas & Arkansas State University to name a few.
If you would like to know more about how you can rent the stadium for your Event, please call us at 501-663-6385. We have many options available for public or private events like renting private event rooms, concourse space, parking lots, locker rooms or even the field. Please call us at 501-663-6385 for rental options and rates.
Important Dates In War Memorial Stadium History
- Sept. 18, 1948 -- First game dedication -- Arkansas 40, Abilene Christian 6
- Sept. 20, 1969 -- First game with lights -- Arkansas 39, Oklahoma State 0
- Sept. 12, 1970 -- First game on Astroturf surface -- Stanford 34, Arkansas 28
- Nov. 23, 1991 -- Last Southwest Conference game -- Arkansas 20, Rice 0
- Sept. 13, 1992 -- First Southeastern Conference game -- Alabama 38, Arkansas 11
- Sept. 3, 1994 -- First game on new natural grass surface -- Arkansas 34, SMU 14
- Feb. 11, 2000 -- UA Board of Trustees approves plan for games at War Memorial Stadium for at least 15 years
- November 29, 2002 -- "Miracle on Markham," final regular season game, earned Arkansas the SEC Western Division Championship and appearance in the SEC Championship Game, on a last-second touchdown pass from Matt Jones to Decori Birmingham. -- Arkansas 21, LSU 20
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