Independence Stadium
Independence Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana.
A stadium & arena inside Shreveport
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 99 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Shreveport
Independence Stadium is inside Shreveport, which has 81 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 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Shreveport Regional (SHV) has airline service, about 3 miles from Independence Stadium.
Established in 1924
Independence Stadium dates from 1924 and is run by Shreveport. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Shreveport. Green months are the mild ones.
Independence Stadium
Independence Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Formerly known as State Fair Stadium and Fairgrounds Stadium, the municipally owned stadium is the site of the annual Independence Bowl post-season college football game, first held in 1976 as the Bicentennial Bowl. It was also the home venue of the Shreveport Steamer of the short-lived World Football League from 1974 to 1975 and the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League from 1994 to 1995.
The stadium is also host to numerous high school football games and soccer matches, since many schools in Shreveport lack an on-campus facility. Independence Stadium also hosted the LHSAA state football championship games in 2005 after the Louisiana Superdome suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Katrina. The stadium also hosts concerts and other events.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1924
- Run by
- Shreveport
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to stay near Independence Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Shreveport (81) and Bossier City (51).
- 1Caddo Lake
- 2CenturyLink Center
- 3Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
- 4Eighth Air Force Museum
- 5Strand Theatre
- 6The Gardens of the American Rose Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Independence Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | in town | — | 81 63 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 175,902 | $179K | D− |
| Bossier City | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 51 39 hotels · 11 motels · 1 campground | 63,259 | $202K | D− |
| Greenwood | 10 mi west | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 3,077 | $242K | D |
| Blanchard | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 3,360 | $209K | B+ |
| Uncertain | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 14 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 90 | $181K | — |
| Eastwood | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 4,440 | $258K | — |
| Waskom | 16 mi west | 25 min | 2 2 RV parks | 1,980 | $92K | — |
| Stonewall | 14 mi south | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 2,716 | $277K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Independence Stadium
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
121 mi LakeCaddo Lake
27 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
52 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
33 mi TheatreShreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
47 mi MuseumEighth Air Force Museum
60 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
53 mi TheatreStrand Theatre
69 mi GardenThe Gardens of the American Rose CenterPhoto credits
Caddo Lake: Jay Carriker (User:JCarriker), CC BY-SA 2.5 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eighth Air Force Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Strand Theatre: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Gardens of the American Rose Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Independence Stadium
Is Independence Stadium in Shreveport?
Yes. It’s inside Shreveport, LA.
When is the best time to visit Independence Stadium?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Independence Stadium?
Shreveport Regional (SHV), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 180 miles.
Where should I stay near Independence Stadium?
Shreveport (in town, 81 places to stay), Bossier City (9 mi, 51 places to stay) and Greenwood (10 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Shreveport
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Shreveport’s Town Square.
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