Mountain West Stadium Guide

University Stadium (NM)

The essentials

University Stadium (NM) facts
Team	New Mexico Lobos
Location	Albuquerque, NM
Opened	1960
Capacity	39,224 (4th in the Mountain West)
Surface	Artificial turf
Roof	Open air
Elevation	5,100 ft

Among the 10 Mountain West stadiums

Capacity4th largest
Age3rd oldest
Elevation3rd highest

Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.

New Mexico at University Stadium (NM)

Record74-81since 2001

Win rate47.7%155 games

Biggest win66-0vs Mississippi Valley State, 2015

Next game hereNorth Dakota StateOct 24, 2026

Latest results here

W UTEP 61-7 Oct 3, 2026
W Mercyhurst 70-7 Sep 12, 2026
W Central Michigan 38-7 Sep 5, 2026
W San Diego State 23-17 Nov 28, 2025
W Colorado State 20-17 Nov 15, 2025

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

The other Mountain West stadiums

Falcon Stadium Air Force · Colorado Springs, CO · 46,692
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Hawai'i · Honolulu, HI · 15,194
Mackay Stadium Nevada · Reno, NV · 27,000
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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University Stadium (NM): the New Mexico home guide

University Stadium (NM) in Albuquerque, NM is home to New Mexico football. It opened in 1960 and seats 39,224, the 4th largest stadium in the Mountain West, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. At 5,100 feet, visitors play at altitude. Since 2001, New Mexico is 74-81 at home here. This guide sits alongside the New Mexico team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Mountain West this week round-up.

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Frequently asked questions

What stadium does New Mexico play in?

New Mexico plays home games at University Stadium (NM) in Albuquerque, NM.

What is the capacity of University Stadium (NM)?

University Stadium (NM) holds 39,224, the 4th largest in the Mountain West. It opened in 1960 and plays on artificial turf.

What is New Mexico's record at University Stadium (NM)?

New Mexico is 74-81 in 155 games at University Stadium (NM) since 2001 (47.7% wins). The biggest win in that span was 66-0 over Mississippi Valley State in 2015.