Protective Stadium opened in 2021 as a gleaming, purpose-built 47,100-seat venue in the heart of downtown Birmingham, giving UAB a true home after decades of playing in aging Legion Field.
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Size & Scale
The open-air design features a striking translucent roof canopy over the west sideline and dramatic views of the Birmingham skyline beyond the east end zone.
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Getting In
For visiting fans, it feels intimate yet modern — a stadium that punches well above its weight with excellent sightlines, wide concourses, and a layout that keeps the crowd noise focused on the field.
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What to Expect
It's one of the best new stadium experiences in the Group of Five.
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PRO TIP
Enter through the north gates for the shortest security lines and quickest access to concession stands on the main concourse.