Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is an open-air stadium located off the campus of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a site of the United States Naval Academy. For a second stop, Northwest Stadium is 20 mi away.
A stadium & arena inside Annapolis
You can stay in Annapolis
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is inside Annapolis, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1959
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium dates from 1959 and is run by United States Naval Academy. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is an open-air stadium located off the campus of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Opened in 1959, it serves as the home stadium of the Navy Midshipmen college football and lacrosse teams, and was the home of the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. The stadium is also the host of the Military Bowl.
The stadium's opener was a 29–2 win over William & Mary on September 26, 1959, and its current seating capacity is 34,000. The attendance record is 38,803, set in 2023 during Navy's 17–6 loss against Air Force on October 21. Prior to 1959, Navy played its home games at Thompson Stadium, which seated only 12,000. Its site on campus is now occupied by Lejeune Hall, the venue for the United States Naval Academy's water sports.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1959
- Run by
- United States Naval Academy
- Wikipedia readers
- 27K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Nearest for a night are Annapolis (27) and Parole (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | in town | — | 27 15 hotels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 40,634 | $549K | D |
| Parole | 3 mi west | 5 min | 20 16 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 17,229 | $534K | — |
| Washington | 28 mi west | 40 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Baltimore | 23 mi north | 35 min | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| Linthicum | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
| Severn | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 RV park | 58,402 | $479K | — |
| Cape St. Claire | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 9,236 | $488K | — |
| Naval Academy | 1 mi east | — | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,006 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Each of these is within 32 miles.
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Your questions on Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Is Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Annapolis, MD.
When is the best time to visit Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
What is the closest airport to Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 16 miles away.
Where should I stay near Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium?
Annapolis (in town, 27 places to stay), Parole (3 mi, 20 places to stay) and Washington (28 mi, 247 places to stay).
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