Historic Legion Field is getting a $1 million worth of upgrades this coming year.

Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council approved a measure to implement the following projects for “The Old Gray Lady”, which is turning a hundred years old in 2027.

Restroom expansion
Stadium wall repairs and replacement
Reroofing of an adjacent maintenance shop.

The passage of the measure comes the week before the The 84th Annual Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola.

In addition to the largest HBCU game in the nation, Legion Field will host 75 events this year including college and high school football games, adult community sports, concerts, and more.

Legion Field history

Legion Field, which now holds 71,000 people, is one of the most historic stadiums in the nation. Some of its most notable events it has hosted over the years include:

The Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn was held at Legion Field annually from 1948-1988. The games played there ended in 1998.
First nationally televised nighttime college football game was played at Legion Field on October 4, 1969 between Alabama and Mississippi
Massive stadium concerts including the Rolling Stones twice, U2, Pink Floyd and the Commodores
First two SEC Championships were played at Legion Field in 1992 and 1993
Hosted 1996 Men and Women Olympic Soccer Games
AHSAA High School Football Championships, including the Super 6 championships from 1996 to 2008
Hosted World Games 2022 Flag Football competition

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