Davis Wade Stadium
Davis Wade Stadium, officially known as Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is the home venue for the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team. Visitors find it in Mississippi State. It comes under Mississippi State University.
A stadium & arena inside Mississippi State
Starkville is the nearest base
Starkville is 2 miles west, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1914
Davis Wade Stadium dates from 1914 and is run by Mississippi State University. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) has airline service, about 12 miles from Davis Wade Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
The months below show the weather around Davis Wade Stadium.
Davis Wade Stadium
Davis Wade Stadium, officially known as Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is the home venue for the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team. Originally constructed in 1914 as New Athletic Field, it is the second-oldest stadium in the Football Bowl Subdivision behind Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, and the fourth oldest in all of college football behind Penn's Franklin Field, Harvard Stadium, and Bobby Dodd Stadium. As of 2022, it has a seating capacity of 60,311 people.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1914
- Run by
- Mississippi State University
- Wikipedia readers
- 38K a year
Bases for Davis Wade Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Starkville (14) and Columbus (33).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Davis Wade Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 4,655 | — | — |
| Starkville | 2 mi west | 5 min | 14 10 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 25,754 | $300K | C+ |
| Columbus | 23 mi east | 35 min | 33 17 hotels · 6 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 22,792 | $126K | — |
| West Point | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 9,743 | $154K | C− |
| Sturgis | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 205 | $126K | — |
| Louisville | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 5,921 | $137K | — |
| Columbus AFB | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 1,293 | — | — |
| Aberdeen | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 4,799 | $88K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Davis Wade Stadium
All of these are within 61 miles.
61 mi ParkwayNatchez Trace Parkway8.0M visitors a year
38 mi State parkNanih Waiya
56 mi MuseumElvis Presley Birthplace
55 mi National BattlefieldTupelo National Battlefield686 visitors a year
56 mi MuseumTupelo Automobile Museum36 mi PlanetariumRainwater Observatory and Planetarium57 mi City parkGainesville Park and BandstandPhoto credits
Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · Nanih Waiya: Ditch Fisher, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elvis Presley Birthplace: Markuskun at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Tupelo National Battlefield: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tupelo Automobile Museum: James Case from Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
Your questions on Davis Wade Stadium
Is Davis Wade Stadium in Mississippi State?
Yes. It’s inside Mississippi State, MS.
When is the best time to visit Davis Wade Stadium?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–82°.
What is the closest airport to Davis Wade Stadium?
Golden Triangle Regional (GTR), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 118 miles.
Where should I stay near Davis Wade Stadium?
Starkville (2 mi, 14 places to stay), Columbus (23 mi, 33 places to stay) and West Point (13 mi, 5 places to stay).
Local know-how from Mississippi State
Questions and tips go in Mississippi State’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.