Simmons Bank Field

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Simmons Bank Field is a 16,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Built at a cost of $14 million, it opened in 2000 and is home to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions football team.[1][2] Originally called Golden Lion Stadium, it was renamed for Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank after the company donated $2.5 million to the university to upgrade the football stadium in 2018.[3]

Simmons Bank Field
Map
Interactive map of Simmons Bank Field
LocationPine Bluff, Arkansas
Coordinates34°15′12″N 92°1′16″W / 34.25333°N 92.02111°W / 34.25333; -92.02111
OwnerUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Capacity16,000
SurfaceGeoGreen
Construction
Opened2000
Construction cost
$14.0 million
ArchitectNelson Architectural Group, Inc.
Tenants
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NCAA) (2000–present)

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References

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  1. "Golden Lions Stadium Policy". University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff. December 8, 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  2. "Alabama State Notebook". Montgomery Advertiser. October 21, 2001. p. C9. Retrieved December 24, 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. "Simmons Bank's $2.5M donation is biggest ever for UAPB". Arkansas Democrat & Gazette. May 23, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2021.