Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium underwent a $2.0 million renovation during the summer of 2014 to install a new turf field and new track. Through generous donations from the Clements Foundation, Roush Foundation, the “O” Club and many alumni, Otterbein was able to break ground on this special project a year earlier than expected.

Otterbein used three Ohio-based companies for the renovation, hiring MSA Architects (offices in Columbus and Cincinnati), The Motz Group (Cincinnati) and Heiberger Paving (Canal Winchester). The Motz Group installed a state-of-the-art Crossflex HP synthetic surface to replace the natural grass, making Otterbein the first school in Central Ohio to feature the hybrid system. In addition, a 13-millimeter Stobitan running track system was installed.

The $3.2 million grandstand, built on the same site, was dedicated on Sept. 17, 2005 shortly before Otterbein defeated cross-town rival Capital, 17-14, by scoring on its last two possessions of the game. The grandstand was financed through private funds, raised through the Clements Foundation and the Otterbein “O”Club, both long-time contributors to athletics and other academic programs at Otterbein. The grandstand (with handicap access) seats 2,400, including a section in the middle with 500 stadium chairs, and a press box with an elevator. The stadium also features state-of-the-art locker rooms, a training room, equipment room, and “O” Club room.

This venue plays home to the Otterbein football, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, and men's and women's track and field teams.


View from top of the grandstands on Homecoming, 2014, right before our first game on the turf.	The press box features separate booths for television, radio, media, game operations, and coaches.

The hallway of the press box.	The center lobby with access to the "O" Club Room, training and locker rooms, and elevator.

The "O" Club room used for pre- and post-game activities.	The kitchen area of the "O" Club Room.

The home locker room of the Otterbein Cardinals.	Weight room located in the Rike Center.

The back side of Memorial Stadium coming from main parking lot.	The back side of Memorial Stadium when driving up.