Scheumann Stadium

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John B. and June M. Scheumann Stadium
Location Tillotson Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
Broke ground 1966
Opened September 16, 1967
Owner Ball State University
Operator Ball State University
Surface Natural grass
Architect Walter Scholer and Associates
Former names
Ball State Stadium (1967-2005)
Tenants
Ball State Cardinals
(NCAA) (1967-Present)
Capacity
23,500

Scheumann Stadium (officially, the "John B. and June M. Scheumann Stadium"), also known as Ball State Stadium, is a stadium in Muncie, Indiana. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Ball State University Cardinals. The stadium opened in 1967, holds 23,500 people and is the smallest stadium in the Mid-American Conference..

As of 2006, the stadium was undergoing a $13.6 million renovation. Planned improvements include new lighting for night games, enclosing the north end zone to create a 25,400-seat horseshoe-shaped venue, new concession stands, a facade update using brick, a larger press box and private luxury suites.

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