ACC Stadium Guide

Wallace Wade Stadium

The essentials

Wallace Wade Stadium facts
TeamDuke Blue Devils
LocationDurham, NC
Opened1929
Capacity40,004 (15th in the ACC)
SurfaceNatural grass
RoofOpen air
Elevation338 ft

Among the 17 ACC stadiums

  • Capacity15th largest
  • Age4th oldest
  • Elevation13th highest

Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.

Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium

Record72-89since 2001
Win rate44.7%161 games
Biggest win55-0vs North Carolina Central, 2015
Next game hereNorth CarolinaOct 17, 2026

Latest results here

From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.

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Wallace Wade Stadium: the Duke home guide

Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC is home to Duke football. It opened in 1929 and seats 40,004, the 15th largest stadium in the ACC, with natural grass in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Duke is 72-89 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Duke team hub, the 2026 schedule and the ACC this week round-up.

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Frequently asked questions

What stadium does Duke play in?

Duke plays home games at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC.

What is the capacity of Wallace Wade Stadium?

Wallace Wade Stadium holds 40,004, the 15th largest in the ACC. It opened in 1929 and plays on natural grass.

What is Duke's record at Wallace Wade Stadium?

Duke is 72-89 in 161 games at Wallace Wade Stadium since 2001 (44.7% wins). The biggest win in that span was 55-0 over North Carolina Central in 2015.