Is UAB getting a new stadium?
Is UAB getting a new stadium?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s newest sports venue opens Saturday as UAB takes on Liberty at a $200 million, 45,000-seat outdoor stadium built in downtown Birmingham.
How big is UAB new stadium?
45,000-seat
Alabama’s newest sports venue opened Saturday as UAB fell 36-12 to Liberty, in the grand opening of Protective Stadium a $200 million, 45,000-seat outdoor stadium built in downtown Birmingham.
What stadium are they building in Birmingham Alabama?
Protective Stadium, the new home for the UAB Blazers, will hold its first event with the team’s home opener Saturday against Liberty University. The 45,000-seat stadium will also host four other home games this year, as well as concerts next spring and the opening and closing ceremonies for the World Game next July.
Does UAB have a football stadium?
Legion Field Stadium
UAB Blazers football/Arenas/Stadiums
Where is the new UAB football stadium located?
Birmingham, Alabama
It opened on October 2, 2021 as the new home of the UAB Blazers football program, with the inaugural game being a 36–12 UAB loss to Liberty….Protective Stadium.
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33°31′40″N 86°48′32″WCoordinates: 33°31′40″N 86°48′32″W |
| Owner | Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority |
| Construction |
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Where is UAB new stadium located?
Birmingham’s
Thirty years later, the Blazers are kicking off a first season of another sort as they christened their new home in Protective Stadium in Birmingham’s Uptown district.
What University does UAB stand for?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama.
Who built Protective Stadium?
The stadium will also host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 World Games….Protective Stadium.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Construction cost | US$175 million |
| Architect | Populous |
| Tenants | |
| UAB Blazers (2021–present) AHSAA Super 7 (2021–2030, every three years) |
What is the name of the new UAB stadium?
Protective Stadium
In truth, the first season of UAB football came in 1991. Thirty years later, the Blazers are kicking off a first season of another sort as they christened their new home in Protective Stadium in Birmingham’s Uptown district.
What is the new stadium in Birmingham for?
The multi-purpose stadium will also be home to the Birmingham Bowl, Alabama High School Athletic Association football championships and The World Games opening and closing ceremonies in 2022. “UAB is a big deal in Birmingham.
Why is protective stadium named that?
Protective Stadium is the new permanent home of the Blazers college football team, after the programme returned in 2017 having been scrapped three years earlier. The stadium is named after the insurance company of the same name, which is headquartered in Birmingham and purchased the naming rights.
When is seating selection for UAB football stadium?
During your 2021 UAB Football seat selection time you will be able to select your seats for the brand-new Protective Stadium this fall!
When is Protective Stadium going to be built?
Protective Stadium is anticipated to be complete in time for the 2021 fall football season.
How to register for UAB athletics ticket office?
If you have trouble locating this information, please call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-8221. To finish registering your account, you will need to use the same email address associated with your box office account by filling in the other requested information. GROUP SEATING/SITTING WITH FRIENDS
Are there ADA accessible seats at Protective Stadium?
There is ADA accessible seating within each area of Protective Stadium. Customers will meet the minimum scholarship seat fees associated with any premium seats located in certain sections of Protective Stadium. All qualifying ADA patrons are eligible for one parking space.
