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About Salem Football Stadium

Welcome to the Salem Football Stadium, a community hub in Salem, Virginia. Since opening in 1985 as part of the James E. Taliaferro Sports & Entertainment Complex, this municipal stadium has hosted high school and college athletics, including notable VHSL events and the NCAA Division III Football Championship (Stagg Bowl). With a capacity of 7,157, the venue is a reliable home for the Salem High School Spartans, the Roanoke College Maroons, and a variety of regional competitions.

Whether you're attending a game, a championship, or a special event, this page provides practical details to help you secure your seats and navigate the venue with ease. We’ve gathered seating layouts, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit straightforward and stress-free.

Parking is on-site with more than 4,000 spaces in the surrounding complex. Lots open early for events. Note that parking is first-come, first-served, tailgating and tents are restricted, grass parking is not available, and service animals are permitted. The venue offers standard stadium seating with ADA accessibility and multiple seating layouts depending on the event. For travel convenience, Valley Metro provides fixed-route buses to Roanoke and Salem, along with the MetroFLX door-to-door microtransit option in the Roanoke/Salem area. When planning your trip, consider nearby hotels and dining options in Salem to extend your visit beyond the game day. We’ve highlighted trusted affiliate partners and city-recommended accommodations to help you book with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 7,157 seats
  • Address: 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
  • Opened: 1985; municipal stadium integrated into the James E. Taliaferro Sports & Entertainment Complex
  • Primary uses: Salem High School Spartans, Roanoke College Maroons, VHSL events
  • Notable events: NCAA Division III Football Championship (Stagg Bowl) hosted 1993–2017 and 2023; VHSL state championships
  • Parking: on-site lots; complex features more than 4,000 parking spots; lots open early for events; parking is first-come, first-served
  • Parking policies: tailgating/tents restricted; no grass parking; service animals allowed
  • Seating/chart: stadium seating; ADA seating available; planning page references multiple seating layouts for football events
  • Transit: Valley Metro fixed-route buses to Roanoke/Salem; MetroFLX microtransit option (door-to-door) in the Roanoke/Salem area
  • Nearby hotels: multiple options listed by the City of Salem (e.g., Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Extended Stay America, etc.)