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About Coughlin Alumni Stadium

Coughlin Alumni Stadium was a storied football venue on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Opened in 1962 and serving the Jackrabbits from 1962 through 2015, the stadium welcomed fans for three decades of college football before it was replaced by the modern Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in 2016. While the old stadium no longer hosts games, its legacy remains a meaningful part of SDSU’s athletic history. On this page, you’ll find practical details about the site’s history, seating and access information, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you plan your visit to Brookings. We’ve organized the information with straightforward, no-fuss guidance to help you secure your plans with confidence.

Important notes: Coughlin Alumni Stadium has been demolished to make way for the current Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on the same site. If you’re looking for current SDSU football experiences, you’ll find up-to-date details for the new venue elsewhere on our site. For visitors, on-campus parking policies apply, and the SDSU/Brookings transit and parking systems provide reliable options for getting around. If you’re staying nearby, our partner-recommended hotels and local dining partners offer convenient and comfortable options to enhance your trip.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/site: on SDSU campus in Brookings, SD, at N Campus Dr and Stadium Rd (57007).
  • Opened in 1962; Closed in 2015; Demolished in 2016.
  • Original capacity 15,000; expanded to 16,700 by 2015.
  • Served as home to South Dakota State Jackrabbits football (1962–2015).
  • Replaced by Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on the same site, opened 2016 with 19,340 capacity.
  • Notable event: attendance record at closing era and the final demolition to make way for the new stadium.
  • Parking and transit options are on-campus SDSU/Brookings systems; visitor parking policies apply.
  • Nearby lodging includes Comfort Suites University, Garner by IHG (Brookings), and other Brookings hotels.