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Huskie Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Northern Illinois Huskies |
|---|---|
| Location | DeKalb, IL |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Capacity | 23,595 (8th in the Mountain West) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 877 ft |
Among the 10 Mountain West stadiums
- Capacity8th largest
- Age6th oldest
- Elevation8th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium
Record91-43since 2001
Win rate67.9%134 games
Biggest win63-0vs Massachusetts, 2012
Latest results here
- L Illinois State 24-28 Sep 12, 2026
- L Kent State 31-35 Nov 28, 2025
- L Western Michigan 19-35 Nov 18, 2025
- W Ball State 21-7 Oct 25, 2025
- L Miami (OH) 14-25 Oct 4, 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 -
Mackay Stadium Nevada · Reno, NV · 27,000 -
University Stadium (NM) New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 39,224 -
Fargodome North Dakota State · Fargo, ND · 18,700 -
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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Huskie Stadium: the Northern Illinois home guide
Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, IL is home to Northern Illinois football. It opened in 1965 and seats 23,595, the 8th largest stadium in the Mountain West, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Northern Illinois is 91-43 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Northern Illinois team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Mountain West this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Northern Illinois play in?
Northern Illinois plays home games at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, IL.
What is the capacity of Huskie Stadium?
Huskie Stadium holds 23,595, the 8th largest in the Mountain West. It opened in 1965 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Northern Illinois's record at Huskie Stadium?
Northern Illinois is 91-43 in 134 games at Huskie Stadium since 2001 (67.9% wins). The biggest win in that span was 63-0 over Massachusetts in 2012.
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