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Big Ten Stadium Guide
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
The essentials
| Team | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
|---|---|
| Location | Lincoln, NE |
| Opened | 1923 |
| Capacity | 85,458 (5th in the Big Ten) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 1,164 ft |
Among the 18 Big Ten stadiums
- Capacity5th largest
- Age5th oldest
- Elevation1st highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
Record120-56since 2001
Win rate68.2%176 games
Biggest win68-0vs Akron, 2025
Latest results here
- W Maryland 48-23 Oct 3, 2026
- W North Dakota 34-7 Sep 19, 2026
- W Bowling Green 56-7 Sep 12, 2026
- W Ohio 49-21 Sep 5, 2026
- L Iowa 16-40 Nov 28, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Big Ten stadiums
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) Illinois · Champaign, IL · 60,670 -
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) Indiana · Bloomington, IN · 52,656 -
Kinnick Stadium Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 69,250 -
SECU Stadium Maryland · College Park, MD · 51,802 -
Michigan Stadium Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 107,601 -
Spartan Stadium Michigan State · East Lansing, MI · 75,005 -
Huntington Bank Stadium Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 50,850 -
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium Northwestern · Evanston, IL · 12,023 -
Ohio Stadium Ohio State · Columbus, OH · 102,780 -
Autzen Stadium Oregon · Eugene, OR · 54,000 -
Beaver Stadium Penn State · University Park, PA · 106,572 -
Ross-Ade Stadium Purdue · West Lafayette, IN · 57,282 -
SHI Stadium Rutgers · Piscataway, NJ · 52,454 -
Rose Bowl UCLA · Pasadena, CA · 88,565 -
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC · Los Angeles, CA · 77,500 -
Husky Stadium Washington · Seattle, WA · 70,138 -
Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 80,321
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Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE): the Nebraska home guide
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, NE is home to Nebraska football. It opened in 1923 and seats 85,458, the 5th largest stadium in the Big Ten, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Nebraska is 120-56 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Nebraska team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big Ten this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Nebraska play in?
Nebraska plays home games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, NE.
What is the capacity of Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)?
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) holds 85,458, the 5th largest in the Big Ten. It opened in 1923 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Nebraska's record at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)?
Nebraska is 120-56 in 176 games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) since 2001 (68.2% wins). The biggest win in that span was 68-0 over Akron in 2025.