Clemens Stadium
Dating back to 1908, when drainage of a cranberry marsh was completed in preparation for the new football field, this stadium has been home to many memorable events. Saint John's has led the nation in Division III football attendance eight of the last 13 years. In fact, SJU was listed by Sports Illustrated a couple years ago as one of 10 "Dream Destinations" in all of college football. What makes that fact even more impressive is that the other nine schools are Division I institutions.
In its last 116 games at Clemens Stadium, dating back to 1987, SJU has a record of 103-12-1 (.892), with three of those losses coming in the NCAA playoffs. From 1988 to 1994, the Johnnies won 30 consecutive home games.
In total, the Johnnies have posted a 275-82-13 all-time record (17-4 record in the NCAA Division III Playoffs) at Clemens Stadium (.761) entering the 2007 season.
Here are some highlights of the changes that have occurred in the past 98 years at Clemens Stadium.
1908 - Drainage of the cranberry marsh was completed in preparation for the new football field.
1922 - Enlargement of the field was completed, which doubled its size.
1933 - Stadium was renovated and concrete seats were added.
1939 - Stone entrance below the present scoreboard was built.
1943 - Press box and concession stand were constructed.
1957 - Stadium enlarged to seat 3,000.
1985-86 - The field is resodded, providing a better drainage capabilities for the field.
1997 - Stadium renamed Clemens Stadium. Seating expanded with a new grandstand, improved press box, concession stand and restrooms, and a new entry to the stadium.
2002 - Installation of SprinTurf field to continue Clemens Stadium tradition of being one of the finest places in the country to watch a college football game.
2004 – Additional seating added behind the North end zone, raising the capacity to 7,000.
2007 - Seating behind the North end zone is expanded, raising the total capacity to 7,482.
Athletic Department
Saint John’s University
PO Box 7277
Collegeville, MN 56321
320-363-2757
Fax 320-363-3130
E-Mail Marilyn Koltes