The stadium was originally constructed in 1997 to replace the smaller Joseph G. Echols Memorial Stadium.
It features a distinct running track surrounding the football field, making it a common venue for regional track and field championships.
The facility is named after a man who coached track and field at Norfolk State for over 30 years.
It is one of the largest stadiums in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
The playing surface was updated in recent years to high-performance synthetic turf to accommodate year-round training.
William 'Dick' Price Stadium is the primary athletic facility for the Norfolk State University Spartans, located on the university's campus in Norfolk, Virginia. The stadium features a seating capacity of approximately 30,000, utilizing an open-bowl design with a synthetic turf playing surface. It serves as the home field for the university’s football team and hosts various track and field events. The facility is named after William 'Dick' Price, a legendary former head coach and athletic director who significantly contributed to the program's development. Recent infrastructure upgrades have included improvements to the press box, locker rooms, and stadium lighting systems. The site is a central hub for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) competitions. Its architecture reflects mid-century collegiate stadium design with extensive bleacher seating.
The top row of the home-side stands provides a panoramic view of the entire field and the university campus skyline.
Check the Norfolk State Spartans athletics calendar online before visiting, as access is restricted during private team practices.
Parking on campus can be limited during major game days, so arrive well before kick-off.
Dress in layers if attending games in late autumn, as the open stadium architecture provides little protection from coastal wind.
Do not attempt to enter the stadium through restricted service gates; use the designated public spectator entrances.
Active primarily during the fall football season and spring track season; generally inaccessible during academic breaks and summer months.
Clear bag policy is strictly enforced; outside food and professional video recording equipment are prohibited.
