A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium is an open-air football venue at 400 Fourth Street in Columbus, Georgia. It hosts football games and other community events, making it a practical stop if you’re attending a game or concert in the city.
- Location: 400 Fourth Street, Columbus, GA 31901
- Access: Event-based; regular public opening hours are not stated
- Event information: Check with Columbus United FC or the Columbus Sports Council
About the stadium
A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium is a historic football venue that serves local school, college and youth teams. Columbus City Council renamed Memorial Stadium at South Commons in 2002 to honor former mayor A.J. McClung and his community service.
The stadium was built in 1925, and the Columbus Sports Council describes it as Georgia’s third-oldest stadium. It hosted Auburn–Georgia games in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry from 1916 through 1958, except for 1929. A major renovation completed in 1997 included work on the bleachers, press box and restrooms, along with accessibility improvements.
Capacity figures differ by source: the Columbus Sports Council gives 10,000 seats, while a Columbus city budget document gives 12,265. The venue has two locker rooms, a press box, two concession stands, parking and restrooms.
Events and schedules
The stadium hosts football and community events, but access is tied to scheduled events rather than regular public opening hours. The City of Columbus reports that the venue is used for high-school, college and youth football, as well as concerts, band festivals and other community events.
Recurring football matchups include the Fountain City Classic, the annual game between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University. The rivalry began in 1945 and took the Fountain City Classic name in 1990, when the game moved to Columbus. The Tuskegee–Morehouse Classic Football Game is another event held at the stadium.
For event schedules, ticket information and any event-specific rules, check the official site before you go; Columbus United FC links to parking and bag-policy information for its events. The stadium inquiry number provided by the Columbus Sports Council is (706) 660-1992.
How do you get to the stadium from downtown?
The stadium is at 400 Fourth Street, about 24 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car from SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown.
Columbus United FC lists the stadium as its home venue.
For details on getting around the city, this guide to Columbus transportation covers local travel options.
Arrival and parking questions
Parking and restrooms are among the stadium’s features, but event arrangements can vary. Columbus United FC links to event-specific parking and bag-policy details, so review the information for your event before setting out.
There is no regular public schedule for visiting the stadium outside events. If you’re planning to attend, use the event organizer’s information to confirm access, tickets and any entry requirements.
FAQs
What is the stadium’s address?
It is at 400 Fourth Street, Columbus, GA 31901.
Is the stadium open to the public every day?
Access is event-based, and regular public opening days and hours are not stated.
Who plays the Fountain City Classic?
The annual football game is between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University.
How can you ask about the stadium?
The Columbus Sports Council provides the phone number (706) 660-1992 for stadium inquiries.