Bryant–Denny Stadium
Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Crimson Tide manages it. Around it, Moundville Archaeological Site (15 mi) comes first on our list.
A stadium & arena inside Tuscaloosa
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 142K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Tuscaloosa
Bryant–Denny Stadium is inside Tuscaloosa, which has 67 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1929
Bryant–Denny Stadium dates from 1929 and is run by Alabama Crimson Tide. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Here are the months at Bryant–Denny Stadium, with their weather.
Bryant–Denny Stadium
Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. It is the home field of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Opened in 1929, it was originally named Denny Stadium in honor of George H. Denny, the school's president from 1912 to 1932. In 1975, the state legislature added longtime head coach and alumnus Paul "Bear" Bryant to the stadium's name. Bryant led the Tide for seven more seasons, through 1982, and is one of the few in Division I to have coached at a venue bearing his name. In 2024, Alabama announced that the playing field would be named after its second-winningest head coach, Nick Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to 6 national championships between 2007 and 2023.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1929
- Run by
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Wikipedia readers
- 142K a year
Lodging near Bryant–Denny Stadium
The first towns with rooms are Tuscaloosa (67) and Cottondale (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bryant–Denny Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | in town | — | 67 56 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 114,316 | $256K | D |
| Cottondale | 6 mi east | 10 min | 6 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 2,632 | $139K | — |
| Northport | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 31,648 | $283K | C |
| Coaling | 12 mi east | 20 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,003 | $228K | — |
| Coker | 8 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 883 | $201K | — |
| Vance | 19 mi east | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 2,332 | $225K | B |
| Woodstock | 23 mi east | 35 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,653 | $196K | D |
| Reform | 29 mi northwest | 45 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 1,432 | $103K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
These well-known places are within 57 miles.
46 mi Stadium & arenaLegion Field
48 mi Stadium & arenaProtective Stadium
115 mi Ancient siteMoundville Archaeological Site57 mi LakeLewis Smith Lake
49 mi MuseumSloss Furnaces
48 mi Stadium & arenaLegacy Arena
2in town MuseumAlabama Museum of Natural History34 mi Theme parkAlabama Adventure & Splash AdventurePhoto credits
Legion Field: USGS, Public domain · Protective Stadium: Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Moundville Archaeological Site: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sloss Furnaces: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Legacy Arena: AuburnShuffle, CC0 · Alabama Museum of Natural History: Skusnr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers on Bryant–Denny Stadium
Is Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. It’s inside Tuscaloosa, AL.
When is the best time to visit Bryant–Denny Stadium?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Bryant–Denny Stadium?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 52 miles away.
Where should I stay near Bryant–Denny Stadium?
Tuscaloosa (in town, 67 places to stay), Cottondale (6 mi, 6 places to stay) and Northport (4 mi, 5 places to stay).
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