Legends of the Gridiron America's Most Iconic Stadiums State by State

16. Kansas – Bill Snyder Family Stadium (Capacity: 50,000)

Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, home to the Kansas State Wildcats, exemplifies the transformative power of coaching legend Bill Snyder himself. Built in 1968, the stadium’s capacity of 50,000 might seem modest compared to larger venues, but its atmosphere on game days is electric, thanks to a fiercely loyal fan base. Nicknamed “The Little Apple,” Manhattan surges with purple pride as tailgaters gather along the parking lots and quads near campus. The stadium has seen extensive renovations, including the modernized West Side Stadium Center, upgraded suites, and expanded seating, creating a comfortable yet loud environment for visiting teams to contend with. K-State’s rise from obscurity to national contention—much of it under Snyder’s leadership—unfolded on this turf, lending the venue a sense of underdog grit and accomplishment.