Brooks Stadium is the home football venue for the Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers in Conway, South Carolina. Opened in 2003, the stadium has grown from a modest 6,408-seat facility into a 21,000-capacity venue that anchors the university’s athletic campus along the Grand Strand.
The stadium is best known for its distinctive teal-colored artificial playing surface, which earned it the nickname ‘Surf Turf’ and made it instantly recognizable on television broadcasts. It also hosts the Myrtle Beach Bowl and has become a gathering point for Chanticleer fans on fall Saturdays.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (NCAA, Sun Belt Conference)
- Location: Conway, South Carolina
- Opened: September 6, 2003
- Capacity: About 21,000 (since 2019)
- Surface: Teal artificial turf, known as ‘Surf Turf’
- Record attendance: About 22,217 (September 2025, vs. Charleston Southern)
The Game-Day Experience
Fans heading to Brooks Stadium immediately notice the eye-catching teal playing surface, a signature touch that sets the venue apart from typical college football stadiums. The bowl-shaped seating brings fans close to the action, and the stadium’s growth over the years reflects the rising profile of Coastal Carolina football within the Sun Belt Conference.
From Modest Start to Major Venue
When Brooks Stadium opened in 2003, it held just over 6,000 fans. Steady expansions through the 2000s and 2010s pushed capacity past 9,000 and eventually to roughly 21,000, allowing the stadium to host larger crowds, nationally televised games, and the annual Myrtle Beach Bowl.
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Brooks Stadium FAQs
Where is Brooks Stadium located?
Brooks Stadium is located in Conway, South Carolina, on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.
Why is the field at Brooks Stadium teal?
The stadium’s artificial turf is dyed teal to match Coastal Carolina’s school colors, giving the field its ‘Surf Turf’ nickname.
How many people does Brooks Stadium hold?
Brooks Stadium currently seats about 21,000 fans, following expansions completed in 2019.
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