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Parnell Family Stadium
Parnell Family Stadium Details
- Capacity of 1,500 with two sections of chair-back seats on the home seating side, the rest are traditional metal bleachers. Smaller bleachers available on visiting side.
- Concession stand, restrooms, home and visiting locker rooms, training room and elevator access all available on concourse level.
- Main press box area, two luxury suites, two radio rooms, a film deck and two coaching rooms available upstairs with access by stairs or elevator. Flat-screen televisions in main press box, suites and home radio booth.
- LED video scoreboard located behind west endzone, with large flag pole next to it visible from the football, baseball or softball stadiums which are all located within the Lindsey Wilson Sports Park.
Standing prominently along the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, Parnell Family Stadium serves as the centerpiece of Lindsey Wilson University's athletics complex and is home to Blue Raider football and track & field.
Opened in 2010, the facility quickly established itself as one of the premier venues in the NAIA. Originally named Blue Raider Stadium, the venue was renamed Parnell Family Stadium in September 2021 in recognition of the Parnell family's support of Lindsey Wilson athletics.
With a capacity of more than 2,000 spectators, the stadium features 157 chairback seats and multiple sections of general admission seating on the home side, along with additional seating for visiting fans. The fan-friendly layout and picturesque setting create an outstanding atmosphere for competition throughout the year.
Since beginning play on the field's turf surface in 2009, Lindsey Wilson football has enjoyed tremendous success at Parnell Family Stadium. Following the 2025 season, the Blue Raiders own an impressive 74-20 all-time record on their home field.
On March 13, 2026, the Lindsey Wilson flag football team made its home debut at Parnell Family Stadium, defeating Campbellsville (Ky.) 40-13. The Blue Raider flag football team went on to defeat Cumberland (Tenn.) on April 10, 2026, to close its inaugural season 2-0 at home.
In addition to football, the facility serves as the home of the Lindsey Wilson track & field program. The venue includes an eight-lane, 400-meter track along with dedicated areas for high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot put, javelin, discus, hammer throw, and steeplechase events. The stadium has hosted numerous collegiate meets, including the 2015, 2018, and 2026 Mid-South Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The stadium's fieldhouse provides first-class amenities for student-athletes, coaches, media members, and fans. The structure houses hospitality suites, coaching boxes, a press box, radio broadcast facilities, and a spacious film deck capable of accommodating team video operations and television production crews.
The home locker room features custom wooden lockers, an athletic training room, equipment storage, and dedicated meeting and film-review spaces. Separate facilities are also available for visiting teams, ensuring a high-quality game-day experience for all participants.
Located at the entrance to the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Complex alongside the university's baseball and softball facilities, Parnell Family Stadium stands as a showcase for Blue Raider athletics. Combining championship success, modern amenities, and one of the most scenic settings in the NAIA, the stadium continues to provide an exceptional home for Lindsey Wilson football and track & field.
