Legion Field

Capacity: 71,594

Home Teams: None (currently hosts the Magic City Classic of NCAA college football)

Legion Field Events

Named in honor of the organization that represents American military veterans, Legion Field is a large open-air stadium located in Birmingham, Alabama that has served primarily as a host venue for college football games over nearly a century of service. For many years it was home to the Alabama Crimson Tide as well as the backdrop to their annual Iron Bowl clash with the Auburn Tigers. The UAB Blazers also played their home games at Legion Field from 1991-2020 with a two year absence in 2015-2016. Various short-lived minor professional teams have also appeared at Legion Field over the years, including a one-year stint by the Birmingham Barracudas, who were part of the Canadian Football League’s fleeting attempt to expand into the United States in the mid-1990s. Currently, the only regularly scheduled NCAA football to appear at Legion Field is the annual Magic City Classic between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Alabama State Hornets, which attracts a great deal of interest state-wide. Various concessions and food trucks pop up in and around the stadium when games or events are held there, along with kiosks selling team or event merchandise.

Does Legion Field host concerts and other events?

As well as college football games, Legion Field has also hosted high school football competitions as well as international soccer matches by both men’s and women’s teams, including group stage matches at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games. The venue is also often home to large-scale concerts by artists such as the Rolling Stones, U2, and Pink Floyd. No concerts or international soccer matches are scheduled yet for 2024, but be sure to check back on TicketX as this can change at any time!

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Legion Field?

With so much going on at Legion Field throughout the year, you’ll obviously be keen to know how to get your hands on the cheapest tickets to football games, international soccer matches, concerts, and other events at the venue. While college football games are obviously the top draw, concerts and international soccer matches also sell out quickly. To search for the cheapest tickets to football games, concerts, or other major events at Legion Field, search the TicketX listings on this page. You can purchase your tickets from TicketX with just one click for the lowest commission fees!

Legion Field Seating Chart

While reduced in capacity now after the removal of its upper deck, Legion Field is nonetheless still a large venue with a broad range of seating options for visitors to choose from. For all the best tickets to games and events at Legion Field, head to our listings on TicketX and use our helpful seating chart to compare different seating options (prices/locations).

Getting to Legion Field (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Legion Field via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Legion Field via public transportation

City buses and game day shuttles are available to help visitors get to games and events at Legion Field. Some visitors also choose to come by bicycle. A taxi or ride-share is another option.

Getting to Legion Field by car

Driving to Legion Field in your own vehicle is generally considered the easiest way to get there, but be sure to arrive early for popular games and events to account for increased traffic near the stadium. Directions can be found here.

Does Legion Field have on-site parking?

Legion Field is surrounded by parking lots, but availability may vary greatly based on the nature of the game or event that you are attending. It is probably best to check with the specific organizers of the specific event. Here is a parking map to be used for general reference.

How much does Legion Field parking cost?

Parking prices at Legion Field vary based on the popularity and nature of the game or event, but generally tend to be around $20 for the lots nearest the stadium. It is probably best to check with the organizers of your specific game or event at the venue.