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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
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