Southern Comfort: Iconic College Stadiums in the Deep South

21. Wallace Wade Stadium – Durham, North Carolina

Wallace Wade Stadium, opened in 1929, is home to the Duke University Blue Devils. Though Duke is better known for basketball, fall Saturdays here still buzz with game-day excitement. Nestled on a scenic, tree-lined campus, this stadium provides a classic collegiate ambiance complete with the gothic architecture Duke is famous for. The “Blue Devil Walk” precedes each kickoff, allowing fans to greet the team and stoke the pregame atmosphere. Wallace Wade has hosted memorable contests, including serving as a stand-in for the Rose Bowl in 1942 during World War II. Between its historical significance and the lively presence of Duke’s passionate student section, the Cameron Crazies, Wallace Wade Stadium reflects the understated charm and scholarly pride of Duke football.