Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium)

Capacity: 60,000

Home Teams: West Virginia Mountaineers (NCAA College Football)

Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) Events

While the full and proper name of the current edition of the stadium on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus is Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, fans and locals around the state still refer to it simply as Mountaineer Field. Mountaineer Field was actually the name of the much-loved previous stadium, built in 1924 as a home for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team but closed in 1979 after expansions and renovations proved impossible due to surrounding buildings (the old stadium was knocked down, but a playing field and horseshoe-shaped monument remains). The new Milan Puskar Stadium opened in 1980 with a performance from folk singing legend John Denver, who arrived on the field via helicopter, played his classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads," and flew away. To this day, Mountaineers fans still band together to sing this song every time their team wins. These victories are thankfully quite common occurrences, as the Mountaineers have long been one of the best teams in their very competitive conference, with a .594 overall win percentage along with 15 conference titles and 17 Bowl wins (for an overall record in Bowl games of 17-23). The team’s most recent period of dominance was in the early 2000s, when they won 6 conference championships in just 9 seasons, along with an Orange Bowl, a Gator Bowl, and a Sugar Bowl. Along with accompanying the crowd with John Denver’s most famous ditty after home victories, the Pride of Virginia marching band also leads fans in renditions of “Fight Virginia” and the school fight song “Hail, West Virginia” while forming a flying WV formation on the field prior to kickoff. The drums are known to exceed 220 beats per minute at the height of the performance. The Mountaineer mascot, modeled on the statue of a mountain man with raccoon skin cap and musket, is played by a student each year (many of whom have grown beards just to fit better into the role) and blasts his gun off before kickoff, the start of each quarter, and every time the Mountaineers score. In the stands, fans clad in blue and gold cheer their team on throughout the game with call and response chants (“Let’s Go…Mountaineers!”) echoing back and forth across the stadium. They also have special chants for first and third downs. Fans also have recent traditions where they dress all in gold (“Gold Rush”) for the big rivalry matchup against the Louisville Cardinals and all in blue (“True Blue”) for one other game per season (they also sometimes “Stripe the Stadium” with different sections wearing different colors for a dazzling visual effect). The buildup to games at West Virginia University is intense, with pep rallies and tailgating leading to the Mountaineer Mantrip (named after the coal shuttles that used to take men down into the mines), where the players and coaches are cheered along a short walk into the stadium by fans lining the road and rub a large piece of coal for good luck. As well as Mountaineers home games, the stadium has been known on occasion to host concerts or other events, though these are not common occurrences. Visitors who show up to Mountaineer Field hungry will find plenty of tasty stadium snacks, including black bean burgers, grilled chicken, and nachos, along with plenty of cold beer. For Mountaineers merchandise, check out any of the many kiosks and shops inside Mountaineer Field or around campus. 

Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) Seating Chart

Mountaineer Field is a large venue that provides many different seating options that visitors can choose from. Those looking to experience game day in style can opt for premium seating areas such as club seats, field boxes, or luxury suites. Premium seating areas all come with first-class service and amenities as well as superior views of the on-field action. The rest of the stadium contains large general admission seating sections where you can really plunge yourself into the true beating heart of the crowd. For affordable tickets to West Virginia Mountaineers games and other events at Mountaineer Field, head to the TicketX listings and make use of our handy seating chart to compare different seating options to find seats that suit your price range and preferences.

Getting to Mountaineer Field (Transportation and Parking)

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

Getting to Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) via public transportation

The PRT rapid transit system can get you around campus, though hours are limited. Shuttle buses might be a more practical way to travel to and from the stadium on game day. Cycling, walking, or taking a taxi or ride-share is probably an even easier option.

Getting to Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) by car

Most fans elect to drive their own vehicles to Mountaineer Field and doing so is fairly simple if you arrive early (best way to enjoy the pregame festivities too!) and plan your route in advance.  Driving directions can be found on the West Virginia Athletics website.

Does Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) have on-site parking?

There is ample parking close to Mountaineer Field, though some of the closest lots give priority to season ticket holders and premium seat holders. Plenty of other parking lots are located around campus, with spaces for RVs available as well for those who want to stay overnight. Check out the West Virginia Athletics website for a detailed but clear map of your parking options. Shuttles run from some of the more distant parking lots to the stadium. 

How much does Mountaineer Field (Milan Puskar Stadium) parking cost?

Some parking lots are permit-only, but those that accept public parking charge from $20-40. There is also free public parking if you are willing to park on the opposite side of campus (with a shuttle traveling to the ground) but it is first come, first served. RV parking costs $80. Head to the West Virginia Athletics website for a parking map that lists all parking prices.