Stambaugh Stadium, officially Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The stadium was built in 1982, and is primarily used for American football. It is the home venue for the Youngstown State Penguins football team, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I Football Championship Division (FCS) level and the Missouri Valley Football Conference.HistoryWhen it opened in 1982, Stambaugh had one large grandstand on the west side, with a seating capacity of approximately 17,000. During their time at Stambaugh, the football team has risen to become a power in FCS football, qualifying for NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs 12 times, advancing to the championship game on six occasions, and winning four national championships through the 2015 season. The stadium is also known by fans as the "Ice Castle".The stadium's 25th Anniversary was celebrated during the 2007 season, and the top 25 players in the stadium's first 25 years were honored at a ceremony on September 15, 2007. Those players were:Tony Bowens (1987–90)Adrian Brown (1996–99)Pat Crummey (1998–2001)Pat Danko (1988–91)Harry Deligianis (1995–97)Drew Gerber (1990–93)LeVar Greene (1998–2001)Matt Hogg (1994–97)Tim Johnson (1999–2000)Leon Jones (1992–95)Todd Kollar (1994–97)Paul McFadden (1980–83)Marcus Mason (2005–06)P.J. Mays (2000–02)Dave Roberts (1989–92)Jeff Ryan (1998–2001)Ian Shirey (1996–99)Dwyte Smiley (1996–99)Randy Smith (1991–94)Tamron Smith (1990–93)Paul Soltis (1987–89)Lester Weaver (1991–94)Paris Wicks (1979–82)Jeff Wilkins (1990–93)Jim Zdelar (1987–88)
