Historic Atwood Stadium
Flint's historic Atwood Stadium is an 11,000-seat stadium located in Flint, Michigan. It opened on June 8, 1929 and has hosted high school football, minor-league baseball, and concerts over the years. It has been home to American Presidents from FDR to JFK, athletic icons from Jesse Owens and Mark Ingram II and legendary rockers The Who.
Atwood has been a great venue for sports for more than 80 years and it continues to be a fixture in the rich history of athletics that's still unfolding in the Vehicle City.
Currently Atwood in undergoing key renovations, but the stadium is still in use for events, large and small. In the fall, Atwood plays host to high school football involving the Flint Community Schools and, in the summer, the club football team at The University of Michigan - Flint competes in the stadium.
In 2006, most of Atwood's seating received renovations, with new padded vinyl seats installed. They are currently several other renovation projects being considered to enhance the overall experience at one of Michigan's sporting treasures.
2011 Events Schedule
May 14: The Old Fashioned Spring Clean-up from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers welcome.
May 23 - August 26: The Senior Stadium Challenge. Walk laps, stairways as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings once per week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June 23-25: Lomas Brown “Big Man” football camp and Eddie Murray “3pt” Kicking Clinic – for athletes 12 to 17 years of age. Scholarships available.
July 23: Atwood 10 K Road Race 7:30 am. Call for information: 810-577-9977
August 27: Vehicle City Gridiron Classic. Saginaw Nouvel Catholic versus Flint Powers Catholic at 6:30 p.m. An All-Parochial School Reunion will follow the game at the stadium.
Recurring events:
UM-Flint club football will play home games scheduled throughout the fall on weekends at the stadium
The Flint Community Schools (Northern, Northwestern and Southwestern Academy) will play home football games throughout the fall on weekends.