FACILITIES & DIRECTIONS

Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium, originally constructed around our centennial year of 1947 by returning WWII vets, was named in honor of 14 local citizens who lost their lives serving in the war. Lights were added in the 1950’s and many other developments occurred until it was rebuilt in 2005.

The $3.2 million grandstand was dedicated shortly before Otterbein defeated cross-town rival Capital in football during that 2005 campaign, scoring on its last two possessions. The structure seats roughly 2,400 fans and features a press box, locker rooms, athletic training space and special “O Club” room located underneath used for a variety of functions.

Memorial Stadium underwent another $2 million renovation in the summer of 2014 to install a new turf field, featuring a Crossflex HP synthetic surface that replaced natural grass, and surrounding 13-millimeter Stobitan track. Otterbein used three Ohio-based companies for the renovation - MSA Architects, The Motz Group, and Heiberger Paving.

Many standout moments have taken place inside this centerpiece venue, which has seen the Cards win Ohio Athletic Conference titles and host multiple events in the NCAA Championships. The “Cole Victory Bell” is positioned on the southwest corner and gets rung by Otterbein teams after each triumph.

The venue plays home to the football, soccer, lacrosse and track and field programs around the calendar.