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Mountain West Stadium Guide
Mackay Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Nevada Wolf Pack |
|---|---|
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Capacity | 27,000 (7th in the Mountain West) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 4,615 ft |
Among the 10 Mountain West stadiums
- Capacity7th largest
- Age7th oldest
- Elevation4th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Nevada at Mackay Stadium
Record92-60since 2001
Win rate60.5%152 games
Biggest win56-3vs Idaho, 2011
Latest results here
- L Air Force 33-36 Sep 26, 2026
- L Montana State 7-20 Sep 12, 2026
- W Western Kentucky 49-14 Sep 5, 2026
- L UNLV 17-42 Nov 29, 2025
- W San José State 55-10 Nov 15, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Mountain West stadiums
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Falcon Stadium Air Force · Colorado Springs, CO · 46,692 -
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Hawai'i · Honolulu, HI · 15,194 -
University Stadium (NM) New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 39,224 -
Fargodome North Dakota State · Fargo, ND · 18,700 -
Huskie Stadium Northern Illinois · DeKalb, IL · 23,595 -
CEFCU Stadium San José State · San Jose, CA · 30,456 -
Allegiant Stadium UNLV · Las Vegas, NV · 65,000 -
Sun Bowl UTEP · El Paso, TX · 51,500 -
War Memorial Stadium Wyoming · Laramie, WY · 29,181
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Mackay Stadium: the Nevada home guide
Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV is home to Nevada football. It opened in 1966 and seats 27,000, the 7th largest stadium in the Mountain West, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. At 4,615 feet, visitors play at altitude. Since 2001, Nevada is 92-60 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Nevada team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Mountain West this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Nevada play in?
Nevada plays home games at Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV.
What is the capacity of Mackay Stadium?
Mackay Stadium holds 27,000, the 7th largest in the Mountain West. It opened in 1966 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Nevada's record at Mackay Stadium?
Nevada is 92-60 in 152 games at Mackay Stadium since 2001 (60.5% wins). The biggest win in that span was 56-3 over Idaho in 2011.