S.B. Ballard Stadium

S.B. Ballard Stadium, formerly Foreman Field, is a 21,944-seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. It opened in 1936 with a football game between the University of Virginia and the College of William & Mary's Norfolk Division, which is now Old Dominion University. It is currently the home of Old Dominion Monarchs football.

S.B. Ballard Stadium
The Castle
S.B. Ballard Stadium
Location in Virginia
S.B. Ballard Stadium
Location in the United States
Full nameKornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium
Former namesForeman Field (1936–2018)
Location5115 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
Coordinates36°53′20.04″N 76°18′17.56″W
OwnerOld Dominion University
OperatorOVG360
Capacity21,944 (2019–present)
20,118 (2013–2018)
20,068 (2012)
19,818 (2011)
19,782 (2009–2010)
20,000 (1998-2008)
25,662 (1981–1997)
26,000 (1957–1980)
17,500 (1936–1956)
SurfaceAstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D
Construction
Broke ground1935
OpenedOctober 3, 1936
(original stadium)
August 31, 2019
(reconstructed stadium)
Renovated2009, 2019
ClosedNovember 17, 2018 (for demolition and reconstruction)
Construction cost$300,000
($6.33 million in 2014 dollars)
$29,521,218 (renovation)
ArchitectEllerbe Becket (2009 renovation)
S.B. Ballard (both renovations)
Tenants
Old Dominion Monarchs (NCAA)
Field hockey (1974–2007)
Football (1936–1940; 2009–present)
Norfolk Neptunes (CFL and ACFL) (1966–1971)
Norfolk State Spartans (NCAA) (1986–1996)
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