Memorial Stadium is a

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. It was completed in 1976 and is located on the campus of

West Mesquite High School West Mesquite High School is a high school in Mesquite, Texas, United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District. The school serves the western portion of Mesquite and most of the ...

, next to

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. The field is primarily used for

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, and all five High Schools in Mesquite share use of the field. The stadium has a capacity of 19,400 people, making it the largest high school football stadium in Texas. It's the largest stadium in Mesquite, followed by

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, a 11,950-capacity football and soccer stadium. Due to its size and central location, the field is often used as a neutral-site for Texas High School Football playoff games. UIL Marching competitions are frequently hosted as well.

Renovations

A massive $11 million renovation began in November 2014 and was completed by August 2015 in time for the upcoming high school football season. Among the new improvements was new façade, expanded concession and restroom areas, a new press box and locker rooms as well as an enlarged concourse area and elevators.

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