History
The stadium opened on September 27, 1952 and was named for Theron Fouts in 1954. North Texas played its last game there on November 27, 2010 before moving to the new Apogee Stadium.
The stadium was used afterward by the track team, the marching band and ROTC. The north grandstand was removed in 2013, and the rest was demolished between November 28 and December 8, 2018.
Why it matters: North Texas football home for 58 seasons.
Timeline
- September 27, 1952Opened[1]
North Texas beat North Dakota 55-0 in the first game.
- 1954Named Fouts Field[1]
The stadium was named for Theron Fouts before the October 2 home opener.
- November 27, 2010Final game[1]
North Texas lost 49-41 to Kansas State in the last game.
- 2013Partial demolition[1]
The north grandstand and end-zone bleachers were removed.
- November 28, 2018Final demolition[1]
Demolition of the remaining structures began; the site was cleared by December 8.
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Teams & events
| North Texas Mean Green | NCAA · 1952–2010 |
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Venue facts
| Location | 2300 N Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76201, Denton, Texas[1] |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Stadium |
| Sports | Football |
| Level | NCAA |
| Opened | September 27, 1952[1] |
| Last used for sports | November 27, 2010[1] |
| Demolished | December 2018[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Original capacity | 20,000[1] |
| Final capacity | 30,500[1] |
| Capacity notes | 20,000 (1952-1993); 30,500 (from 1994). |
| Closure | Replaced by Apogee Stadium (2011). |
Documented details
Sources
- Fouts Field, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: address, capacity, closed, coordinates, demolished, events, opened
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Infobox capacity of 30,500 runs to 2012, after the stadium's 2010 closing.
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