Bill Armstrong Stadium
Bill Armstrong Stadium
Address
1606 N. Fee Lane
Bloomington, IN 47408
Directions
Armstrong Stadium is located north of Central Campus and east of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and Gladstein Fieldhouse on North Fee Lane.
Bill Armstrong Stadium Capacity: 6,100
Bill Armstrong Stadium is home to eight-time NCAA Champion Indiana men’s soccer as well as IU women’s soccer and the IU Student Foundation Little 500.
The facility is named for William S. Armstrong, who served as executive director and president of the IU Foundation from 1952-83. Armstrong was instrumental in men’s soccer earning varsity status in 1973 as well as the introduction of women’s varsity sports and the establishment of the Student Athletic Board.
On April 2, 2004, following the men’s soccer program's sixth national title, the playing surface at Armstrong Stadium was named in honor of the program's first head coach, Jerry Yeagley. The official title of the venue became Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The field was dedicated in a ceremony prior to the Hoosiers' 2004 season opener.
For spectators, Armstrong Stadium has become a medium to experience excellence. Countless future professional soccer stars, national team heroes and hall-of-fame coaches have graced Jerry Yeagley Field. The IU men’s soccer program owns a 373-65-53 (.814) home record since “The Bill” opened. Since 2017 (going into the 2025 season) IU has welcomed 207,744 fans to the facility – the third-largest attendance mark in that span and the best in the Big Ten. Over that period, the men boast a 75-8-13 home record, boosting them to four NCAA College Cups, eight Sweet 16’s and nine Big Ten Championships – leading all programs in that span.
On September 13, 1981, the Hoosiers played their first match at Armstrong Stadium. Over 500 games have been played at Bill Armstrong Stadium since, including the 1988 NCAA Division I Championship game in which Indiana defeated Howard, 1-0, to win its third NCAA title.
The Hoosiers have celebrated five Big Ten Tournament Championships on Jerry Yeagley Field, most recently in 2023 after a 1-0 victory over Penn State. Armstrong Stadium hosted the Big Ten Tournament eight times (five men’s tournaments, three women’s) before the tournament format changed to allow higher seeds to host at campus sites.
The facility also played host to the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team as the men’s team played a qualifying match against Canada.
First opened in 1981, the stadium has received three renovations to maintain its status as college soccer’s premier venue.
The first renovation project came in a two-phase project. This initial phase included a new grass playing surface – the first upgrade since the field was constructed – along with relocation of utilities under the field to support a 5,000-seat, poured-in-place grandstand. The concrete grandstand includes the nation's most complete soccer press facility, including seating for 50 members of the media, restrooms and a food service area. Directly behind the press box is a customer services building with concessions and restrooms. Stadium lighting also was updated in the renovation.
The second phase was completed in the spring of 2001. It included the removal of the old north stands, the two-level press box, the elevator and the two center light towers. A total of eight rows remained on the north side, upgrading the seating capacity to 6,500 prior to recent stadium updates.
In 2005, a grand entry plaza was added at the west entrance of the facility, joining the Robert C. Haugh Track & Field Complex to Armstrong Stadium.
In January 2020, Indiana athletics unveiled the $7 million Jerry F. Tardy Center at Armstrong Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility shared between the men’s and women’s soccer programs. The facility is named in honor of former IU Alumni Association President and CEO Jerry F. Tardy, who was an important figure in the growth of Indiana Soccer as well as a passionate supporter before his passing in 2001.
Made possible by a lead gift from Jeff and Margaret Jones, the Jerry F. Tardy Center at Bill Armstrong Stadium provides the Hoosier soccer programs with elite training, meeting and team room spaces that are unsurpassed in intercollegiate soccer. In addition to the team-specific spaces, features and amenities, the facility also includes a spacious, second-floor VIP suite that overlooks Jerry Yeagley Field as well as a Little 500 bicycle support space that is utilized in conjunction with the Little 500 bicycle races each spring.
The installation of the Tardy Center replaced the bleachers on the north end of the stadium, replaced by two sections of seats bookending the new structure. With those changes, Bill Armstrong Stadium became 6,100.
The Jerry F. Tardy Center at Armstrong Stadium is a two-story structure located on the north side of the soccer facility. Among its features:
1606 N. Fee Lane
Bloomington, IN 47408
Directions
Armstrong Stadium is located north of Central Campus and east of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and Gladstein Fieldhouse on North Fee Lane.
Bill Armstrong Stadium Capacity: 6,100
Bill Armstrong Stadium is home to eight-time NCAA Champion Indiana men’s soccer as well as IU women’s soccer and the IU Student Foundation Little 500.
The facility is named for William S. Armstrong, who served as executive director and president of the IU Foundation from 1952-83. Armstrong was instrumental in men’s soccer earning varsity status in 1973 as well as the introduction of women’s varsity sports and the establishment of the Student Athletic Board.
On April 2, 2004, following the men’s soccer program's sixth national title, the playing surface at Armstrong Stadium was named in honor of the program's first head coach, Jerry Yeagley. The official title of the venue became Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The field was dedicated in a ceremony prior to the Hoosiers' 2004 season opener.
For spectators, Armstrong Stadium has become a medium to experience excellence. Countless future professional soccer stars, national team heroes and hall-of-fame coaches have graced Jerry Yeagley Field. The IU men’s soccer program owns a 373-65-53 (.814) home record since “The Bill” opened. Since 2017 (going into the 2025 season) IU has welcomed 207,744 fans to the facility – the third-largest attendance mark in that span and the best in the Big Ten. Over that period, the men boast a 75-8-13 home record, boosting them to four NCAA College Cups, eight Sweet 16’s and nine Big Ten Championships – leading all programs in that span.
On September 13, 1981, the Hoosiers played their first match at Armstrong Stadium. Over 500 games have been played at Bill Armstrong Stadium since, including the 1988 NCAA Division I Championship game in which Indiana defeated Howard, 1-0, to win its third NCAA title.
The Hoosiers have celebrated five Big Ten Tournament Championships on Jerry Yeagley Field, most recently in 2023 after a 1-0 victory over Penn State. Armstrong Stadium hosted the Big Ten Tournament eight times (five men’s tournaments, three women’s) before the tournament format changed to allow higher seeds to host at campus sites.
The facility also played host to the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team as the men’s team played a qualifying match against Canada.
First opened in 1981, the stadium has received three renovations to maintain its status as college soccer’s premier venue.
The first renovation project came in a two-phase project. This initial phase included a new grass playing surface – the first upgrade since the field was constructed – along with relocation of utilities under the field to support a 5,000-seat, poured-in-place grandstand. The concrete grandstand includes the nation's most complete soccer press facility, including seating for 50 members of the media, restrooms and a food service area. Directly behind the press box is a customer services building with concessions and restrooms. Stadium lighting also was updated in the renovation.
The second phase was completed in the spring of 2001. It included the removal of the old north stands, the two-level press box, the elevator and the two center light towers. A total of eight rows remained on the north side, upgrading the seating capacity to 6,500 prior to recent stadium updates.
In 2005, a grand entry plaza was added at the west entrance of the facility, joining the Robert C. Haugh Track & Field Complex to Armstrong Stadium.
In January 2020, Indiana athletics unveiled the $7 million Jerry F. Tardy Center at Armstrong Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility shared between the men’s and women’s soccer programs. The facility is named in honor of former IU Alumni Association President and CEO Jerry F. Tardy, who was an important figure in the growth of Indiana Soccer as well as a passionate supporter before his passing in 2001.
Made possible by a lead gift from Jeff and Margaret Jones, the Jerry F. Tardy Center at Bill Armstrong Stadium provides the Hoosier soccer programs with elite training, meeting and team room spaces that are unsurpassed in intercollegiate soccer. In addition to the team-specific spaces, features and amenities, the facility also includes a spacious, second-floor VIP suite that overlooks Jerry Yeagley Field as well as a Little 500 bicycle support space that is utilized in conjunction with the Little 500 bicycle races each spring.
The installation of the Tardy Center replaced the bleachers on the north end of the stadium, replaced by two sections of seats bookending the new structure. With those changes, Bill Armstrong Stadium became 6,100.
The Jerry F. Tardy Center at Armstrong Stadium is a two-story structure located on the north side of the soccer facility. Among its features:
- 840-square foot second-floor event suite overlooking Jerry Yeagley Field;
- Spacious second-floor office suites for the men's and women's coaching staffs overlooking Jerry Yeagley Field;
- Interactive video displays that feature detailed historical recaps of past IU teams;
- A 900-square foot indoor warm-up room with turf;
- More than 1,500-square foot locker room and team lounge space for each team;
- The Pfau Champions Lobby, which highlights the storied histories for both programs;
- A satellite athletic training facility;
- More than 2,800 square feet of outdoor terrace space overlooking Jerry Yeagley Field.
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