21 Historic College Stadiums That Every Sports Fan Should Visit

15. Franklin Field – The Oldest College Stadium

If you’re a sports history buff, Franklin Field is a must-visit. Built in 1895, it is the oldest operating stadium in college football and was the first stadium to feature a scoreboard. Home to the Penn Quakers, this stadium hosted the first-ever televised football game in 1939 and has been a fixture of the historic Penn Relays track meet for over a century. Though not as big as modern stadiums, Franklin Field’s history is unparalleled, making it a pilgrimage site for those who appreciate the origins of American sports.