Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
| Year Opened: | 1929 |
| First Game: | October 5, 1929 vs. Ole Miss |
| Official Capacity: | 100,077 |
| Largest Crowd: | 101,821 (52 times – most recent vs. LSU, November 9, 2019) |
| Surface: | Grass |
| Stadium Record: | 304-55-3 (entering 2025 season) |
| Win Streak: | 57 (Oct. 26, 1963 to Nov. 13, 1982) |
* Does not include 15 wins vacated by NCAA ruling.
Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium is not only one of the most iconic facilities on The University of Alabama campus, but it is also often one of the most visited destinations in the state. The current seating capacity of 100,077 makes Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium one of the nation's largest on-campus football stadiums.
Stadium History
2024
- On September 7, 2024, The University of Alabama recognized seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field in his honor. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution on July 19, 2024 approving the naming honor, and the Board of Trustees formally adopted the resolution and presented it to Nick and Terry Saban at its meeting on September 5, 2024.
2020
- The venue went through a $107 million renovation that included updating and expanding multiple seating areas with three new club areas and the addition of 3,826 new premium seats, loge boxes, the Terrace Club, the Champions Club and Founders Suites on the west side, new skyboxes on the east U1 level, as well as renovation of existing skyboxes.
- Improvements were made to all team areas including the locker room and tunnel, and the recruiting room was expanded to nearly double in size. A student plaza was added on the south side as well as larger videoboards in the four corners, and the press box was relocated to the east side.
2010
- The 2010 renovation pushed capacity to 101,821, with an additional 36 skyboxes, to bring the total to 159, and 1,700 club seats.
- Other additions included a club level area and traditional upper-deck seating. Office space was included, as well as a home team locker room located in the north end zone.
2006
- In 2006, three levels of premium seating and 38 luxury skyboxes were added in addition to a pair of large video scoreboards in the north end zone, and state-of-the-art, wrap-around display boards situated on the facades of the east and west upper decks.
1998
- The 1998 east side expansion added 10,000 bleacher seats and two spiral walkways to give the stadium a more symmetrical appearance.
- A total of 81 skyboxes, on two levels, also were added. The skyboxes were built in two sizes, 24-seat capacity (18) and 16-seat capacity (64).
Other Updates and Facts
- The latest renovation marked the fifth since 1988 and the eighth time overall Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium has had significant upgrades since it was originally constructed in 1929. Other renovations and expansions were completed in 1946, 1961, 1966, 1988, 1998, 2006 and 2010.
- One of the unique aspects of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium is a plaza connecting the stadium with University Boulevard. The plaza, which quickly became a focal point on game day Saturdays, honors Alabama’s national championship coaches and commemorates the Tide’s 18 national and 28 SEC titles.
- Another unique aspect of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, while not part of a renovation or expansion, was the installation of a state-of-the-art LED light system in 2019. The lights feature instant on/off capabilities, are fully dimmable and are connected to a system that allows them to function in different colors, scenes and effects.
- An updated sound system was installed prior to the 2021 season, adding to the game-day experience for the teams and fans.
- In 1999, four additional skyboxes were added and a scoreboard with video replay capabilities was installed in the south end.
- Other additions to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium include two east side reception areas for Scholarship and A-Club level patrons. These areas are located above the center entrance on the east side and include rooms large enough to host receptions and pre-game meal functions.
- The Crimson Tide owns an impressive 304-54-3 (.844) all-time record at Saban Field at Bryant- Denny Stadium and a 390-68-3 (.849) mark in all games played in Tuscaloosa.
- Dating back to the 1988 renovation of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, nearly 21 million fans have witnessed the Crimson Tide play in 253 home games over the past 37 seasons.
Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium's Namesakes
Nick Saban
Nick Saban won six of his seven national championships (2009, 2011-12, 2015, 2017 and 2020) and nine of 11 Southeastern Conference titles in Tuscaloosa. As head coach from 2007-23, his Crimson Tide teams compiled a 206-29 (.877) record. Individually, Saban coached four Heisman Trophy winners and 60 national award winners at Alabama.
Paul W. Bryant
Paul William Bryant (1913-1983) returned to Alabama as head football coach in 1958 after playing for the Tide from 1933-35 and serving as an assistant coach from 1936-39. The Bryant Era at Alabama spanned more than a quarter of a century. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Bryant Hall, the Bryant Conference Center and the Bryant Museum stand as reminders of Bryant's unparalleled winning legacy to the University.
Dr. George Denny
George Hutcheson Denny (1870-1955) accepted the presidency of The University of Alabama on January 1, 1912. He began an extraordinary presidential career that spanned almost a quarter of a century. Denny Chimes and Bryant-Denny Stadium stand as reminders of Denny's legacy to the University.
Stadium Capacity Through The Years
- 1929-45: 12,000
- 1946-60: 31,000
- 1961-65: 43,000
- 1966-87: 59,000
- 1988-97: 70,123
- 1998-05: 83,818
- 2006-09: 92,138
- 2010-19: 101,821
- 2020-present: 100,077
Alabama Coaching Records at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
| Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Wade | 1929-30 | 6-0 | 1.000 |
| Frank W. Thomas | 1931-46 | 37-3-1 | .915 |
| Harold "Red" Drew | 1947-54 | 18-3-1 | .841 |
| J.B. "Ears" Whitworth | 1955-57 | 2-4-1 | .357 |
| Paul W. "Bear" Bryant | 1958-82 | 72-2 | .973 |
| Ray Perkins | 1983-86 | 11-2 | .846 |
| Bill Curry | 1987-89 | 4-2 | .667 |
| Gene Stallings | 1990-96 | 22-4 | .846 |
| Mike DuBose | 1997-2000 | 9-8 | .529 |
| Dennis Franchione | 2001-02 | 6-5 | .556 |
| Mike Shula | 2003-06 | 19-10 | .679 |
| Nick Saban | 2007-2023 | 108-9 | .923 |
| Kalen DeBoer | 2024-present | 7-0 | 1.000 |
Address
920 Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
