Why is it called Swayze Field?

It is named in honor of Tom Swayze, a former Ole Miss baseball player and coach. The $3.75 million stadium opened on February 19, 1989 with a double header sweep of Cumberland University.

How many does Swayze Field hold?

10,715Swayze Field / Capacity

Is Swayze Field Turf?

The playing field is comprised of a thick carpet of Tifway bermudagrass. overseeded with a mixture of perennial ryegrass cultivars in the fall and winter months at a rate of 12 pounds per thou- sand square feet. During the season, the field is mowed basically every day.

Does Swayze Field sell alcohol?

No. The SEC only allows sales in designated stationary locations, such as concessions stands. No beverages will be sold in the aisles, general seating areas, premium areas or suites.

Are dogs allowed at Swayze Field?

Only certified service animals are permitted inside O-U Stadium/Swayze Field and must remain on a leash or harness at all times.

How many seats are in Vaught Hemingway Stadium?

64,038Vaught Hemingway Stadium / Capacity

The stadium has received several upgrades in the last few years and most recently debuted a significant expansion in 2016 that increased the capacity to 64,038, making Vaught-Hemingway the largest stadium in the state of Mississippi.

Is Oxford Mississippi worth visiting?

Oxford wouldn’t be Oxford without the University of Mississippi, and a stop here is worth your vacation time. There’s a reason why national outlets including Architectural Digest routinely name the campus one of the most beautiful in the country. Ole Miss, founded back in 1848, radiates out from the Lyceum.

Is Alabama a dry campus?

On-campus Events: the Student Handbook and Staff Handbook and by the laws of the State of Alabama. Under Alabama statutes, consumption of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the age of 21 years is prohibited.