Tulane Stadium
Park Former New Orleans stadium on Tulane University campus
On Tulane University’s New Orleans campus, the former Tulane Stadium once hosted college football and large events; visitors note the site’s sporting history though the stadium has since been redeveloped.
Tulane Stadium was a large football stadium on the Tulane University campus in New Orleans, Louisiana, first opened in the 1920s. It served as a primary venue for college football and major bowl games through the mid 20th century.
The site is notable for its former role as the home field for Tulane University football and for staging major bowl games and other large sporting events during its lifetime. Photographs and historical markers at the site document its sporting history and its role in New Orleans sport culture.
Built by Tulane University and opened in the 1920s, the stadium hosted college football, bowl games, and professional football during its active years. Its importance declined after the opening of newer indoor stadium facilities in New Orleans.
Located on Tulane University’s campus in New Orleans, Louisiana, the stadium site sat within the city limits and close to other university facilities and city neighborhoods.
- Historic use: Located on the Tulane University campus in New Orleans, the stadium opened in the 1920s and served as a major college and bowl-game venue for several decades.
- Transition: Hosted major college bowl games and professional football before the opening of the Louisiana Superdome in 1975, after which its role declined.
How to Get to Tulane Stadium #
The former site is on Tulane University’s Uptown campus in New Orleans. It is accessible on foot from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line (exit near Tulane or Willow). Campus security or university archives can direct visitors to specific locations and historic markers.
Tips for Visiting Tulane Stadium #
- Visit the Tulane University archives or the Louisiana State Museum for photographs and game programs - the stadium survives mostly in images.
- Walk the Tulane campus along St. Charles Avenue and the site of the old stadium to feel the scale; the footprints of terraces are still legible in campus plots.
- Time a visit for a graduation or football weekend when alumni point out former entrances and seats - campus historians love to talk.
Best Time to Visit Tulane Stadium #
The former site of Tulane Stadium is on Tulane University's Uptown campus; best explored during the university's active months when campus guides and archives are available.
Weather & Climate near Tulane Stadium #
Tulane Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1593 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
