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Mississippi State baseball is hosting an NCAA Tournament regional in one of the most unique atmospheres in the sport.
Dudy Noble Field consistently ranks at or near the top in college baseball for attendance. The outfield has a unique experience with grills cooking food all game long.
The Starkville Regional begins with the No. 14 national seed Bulldogs (40-17) facing No. 4 regional seed Lipscomb (29-24) on May 29 (1 p.m., ESPN+). A second game will follow between No. 2 Cincinnati (37-20) and No. 3 Louisiana (39-23) at 6 p.m. (ESPN+).
Here's what to know about Dudy Noble Field, which is hosting its first regional since 2021.
Dudy Noble Field opened in 1967 and is named after former Mississippi State coach and athletics director Randolph "Dudy" Noble. The full name of the stadium is Dudy Noble Field, Polk-Dement Stadium.
The stadium has been renovated several times, most recently in 2019.
The outfield rigs are known as The Left Field Lounge. That's where fans are allowed to grill food throughout the game in a tailgate-like atmosphere. Fans are allowed to bring their own coolers into the stadium with drinks as long as they don't exceed certain sizes. The student section is also located in right field.
Mississippi State lists Dudy Noble Field's capacity at 15,000+.
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Mississippi State owns the 25 largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history. The current record was set in 2023 when MSU packed 16,423 fans into Dudy Noble Field for a game against Ole Miss.
The largest postseason attendance at Dudy Noble Field was 14,385 in 2021 when MSU hosted Notre Dame in a super regional.
Games in bold occurred in the 2026 season.
The eight largest crowds have all been at neutral sites.
Here are the five largest on-campus crowds at college baseball games in 2026:
Mississippi State leads the country in average attendance at 11,780. LSU is the only other team over 10,000 at 11,012.
Yes, cowbells are allowed at Dudy Noble Field. Fans do bring them, but they aren't as abundant as Mississippi State football games.
Dudy Noble Field is 330 feet to left field, 400 feet to center field and 305 feet to right field.
All games at Dudy Noble Field; double elimination format; game times in Central
Friday, May 29
Saturday, May 30
Sunday, May 31
Monday, June 1
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State baseball stadium in NCAA regional is Dudy Noble Field
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Dudy Noble Field consistently ranks at or near the top in college baseball for attendance. The outfield has a unique experience with grills cooking food all game long.
The Starkville Regional begins with the No. 14 national seed Bulldogs (40-17) facing No. 4 regional seed Lipscomb (29-24) on May 29 (1 p.m., ESPN+). A second game will follow between No. 2 Cincinnati (37-20) and No. 3 Louisiana (39-23) at 6 p.m. (ESPN+).
Here's what to know about Dudy Noble Field, which is hosting its first regional since 2021.
Who is Dudy Noble?
Dudy Noble Field opened in 1967 and is named after former Mississippi State coach and athletics director Randolph "Dudy" Noble. The full name of the stadium is Dudy Noble Field, Polk-Dement Stadium.
The stadium has been renovated several times, most recently in 2019.
The outfield rigs are known as The Left Field Lounge. That's where fans are allowed to grill food throughout the game in a tailgate-like atmosphere. Fans are allowed to bring their own coolers into the stadium with drinks as long as they don't exceed certain sizes. The student section is also located in right field.
Mississippi State baseball stadium capacity
Mississippi State lists Dudy Noble Field's capacity at 15,000+.
MORE: Is Ryan McPherson difference between Mississippi State baseball early exit or CWS run?
Mississippi State baseball has top 25 on-campus crowds in NCAA history
Mississippi State owns the 25 largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history. The current record was set in 2023 when MSU packed 16,423 fans into Dudy Noble Field for a game against Ole Miss.
The largest postseason attendance at Dudy Noble Field was 14,385 in 2021 when MSU hosted Notre Dame in a super regional.
Games in bold occurred in the 2026 season.
- 16,423 (April 15, 2023 vs. Ole Miss)
- 15,586 (April 12, 2014 vs. Ole Miss)
- 15,289 (April 25, 2026 vs. LSU)
- 15,078 (April 16, 2016 vs. Texas A&M)
- 14,991 (April 22, 1989 vs. Florida)
- 14,834 (March 21, 2026 vs. Vanderbilt)
- 14,814 (April 11, 2026 vs. Tennessee)
- 14,739 (April 14, 2023 vs. Ole Miss)
- 14,649 (March 20, 2026 vs. Vanderbilt)
- 14,562 (April 20, 2013 vs. Auburn)
- 14,468 (May 9, 2025 vs. Ole Miss)
- 14,385 (June 12, 2021 vs. Notre Dame)
- 14,378 (April 16, 1988 vs. LSU)
- 14,348 (April 3, 2026, vs. Georgia)
- 14,320 (Feb. 25, 2023 vs. Arizona State)
- 14,273 (May 4, 2024 vs. Alabama)
- 14,228 (April 9, 2022 vs. LSU)
- 14,077 (March 26, 2022 vs. Alabama)
- 13,974 (March 16, 2024 vs. LSU)
- 13,971 (June 13, 2021 vs. Notre Dame)
- 13,970 (May 3, 2025 vs. Kentucky)
- 13,761 (April 25, 1992 vs. Arkansas)
- 13,722 (May 8, 2026 vs. Auburn)
- 13,715 (June 9, 2007 vs. Clemson)
- 13,691 (April 8, 2017 vs. Kentucky)
Largest college baseball crowds of 2026 season
The eight largest crowds have all been at neutral sites.
Here are the five largest on-campus crowds at college baseball games in 2026:
- LSU at Mississippi State (April 25): 15,289
- Vanderbilt at Mississippi State (March 21): 14,834
- Tennessee at Mississippi State (April 11): 14,814
- Vanderbilt at Mississippi State (March 20): 14,649
- Georgia at Mississippi State (April 3): 14,348
Mississippi State leads the country in average attendance at 11,780. LSU is the only other team over 10,000 at 11,012.
Are cowbells allowed at Dudy Noble Field?
Yes, cowbells are allowed at Dudy Noble Field. Fans do bring them, but they aren't as abundant as Mississippi State football games.
Dudy Noble Field dimensions
Dudy Noble Field is 330 feet to left field, 400 feet to center field and 305 feet to right field.
Starkville Regional schedule in 2026 NCAA baseball tournament
All games at Dudy Noble Field; double elimination format; game times in Central
Friday, May 29
- Game 1: Mississippi State vs. Lipscomb, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Game 2: Cincinnati vs. Louisiana, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
Saturday, May 30
- Game 3: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m., TBA
- Game 4: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m., TBA
Sunday, May 31
- Game 5: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 2 p.m., TBA
- Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m., TBA
Monday, June 1
- Game 7 (if necessary): TBA
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State baseball stadium in NCAA regional is Dudy Noble Field
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