With the recent announcement that Alabama’s Bryant-Denny and Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadiums are being removed from the annual AHSAA Super 7 State Championships rotation, speculation is swirling about which venues, if any, could join Protective Stadium in the rotation. Should the championship series remain exclusively in Birmingham, or should additional venues be considered?
Potential Venues
Alabama high school football fans, here’s your chance to weigh in on some potential new locations for the premier event in Alabama high school football:
- Protective Stadium (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham): The home of the UAB Blazers and UFL Champion Birmingham Stallions is the largest venue available to host the Super 7 championships. Protective first hosted the Super 7 in 2021 and broke all-time attendance records. The downtown stadium, who will host the 2024 championships, was completed in 2021 has a seating capacity of 47,100.
- Hancock Whitney Stadium (University of South Alabama, Mobile): Built in 2020 with a seating capacity of 25,450, the home of the South Alabama Jaguars is a modern facility known for its state-of-the-art amenities and vibrant atmosphere.
- ASU Stadium (Alabama State University, Montgomery): Centrally located in the Capital City, ASU Stadium offers easy access to fans from across the state. The home field of the Alabama State Hornets was opened in 2012 and has a seating capacity of 26,500.
- Burgess-Snow Field (Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville): This one could have some challenges, JSU officials are reportedly interested in bringing the Super 7 to the home of the Gamecocks but the potential of hosting the Conference USA championship game may be a road block. The historic venue currently boasts a seating capacity of 24,000.
- Veterans Memorial Stadium (Troy University, Troy): Originally built in 1950 and renovated in 1997, “The Vet” combines tradition with top-notch upgrades. The Wiregrass facility holds 30,470 fans.
- Louis Crews Stadium (Alabama A&M University, Huntsville): Located in the Rocket City, the home of the Alabama A&M Bulldogs offers a unique blend of tradition and modern amenities. Built in 1996 with a capacity of 21,000, a new FieldTurf surface which uses coconut husks instead of the traditional rubber pellets was installed in 2023.
Make Your Voice Heard
Should the AHSAA Super 7 State Championships find a permanent home in the Magic City, or would you prefer to see them rotate around the state? Share your thoughts on where you would like to see Alabama high school football’s most prestigious event take place.
