Rynearson Stadium is a stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. It opened in 1969 and has seating for 30,200 people.

	Capacity		30,200
	Opened		September 27, 1969
	Owner		Eastern Michigan University
	Operator		Eastern Michigan University
	Surface		FieldTurf
	Location		N Hewitt Rd Ypsilanti, MI 48197
	Construction cost		$1.4 million

The stadium is located on the school’s west campus, just south of the Huron River. It originally consisted of two bowed sideline stands around the field and running track. It is one of only two stadiums in the MAC which shares its football field with a running track (UB Stadium being the other). In 1992, the seats were expanded south from each grandstand but not connected, giving the stadium the look of an unfinished horseshoe. Originally a grass field, the field has been artificial since 1991, and was upgraded to FieldTurf in 2005. Lighting was added in 1974, partially due to the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League using the stadium as their practice facilities.

The stadium was named for Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached the then-Hurons for 26 seasons in the early 20th century.

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