Alumni Stadium

Alumni Stadium is a football stadium located on the lower campus of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west of downtown Boston. It is the home of the Boston College Eagles. Its present seating capacity is 44,500.

Alumni Stadium
Alumni
The stadium from above in 2023
Alumni Stadium
Location in Massachusetts
Alumni Stadium
Location in the United States
Location140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Coordinates42°20′6″N 71°09′59″W
OwnerBoston College
OperatorBoston College
Capacity44,500 (1995–present)

Former capacity:

List
    • 32,000 (1971–1994)
    • 26,000 (1957–1970)
SurfaceAstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D60H
(2012–present)

Former surfaces:

List
Construction
Broke groundApril 15, 1957
OpenedSeptember 21, 1957 (September 21, 1957)
Renovated1995
Expanded1971, 1995
Construction costUS$350,000
($3.8 million in 2023 dollars)
ArchitectM. A. Dyer Company
General contractorBowen Construction Co.
Tenants
Boston College Eagles football (NCAA)
(1957–present)
Boston Patriots (AFL) (1969)
Website
bceagles.com/alumni-stadium
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