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Syracuse Football

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1979: Dome construction

Construction of the Dome began in April 1979.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse Dome — official source

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1980: Football opener

Syracuse opened the Dome against Miami of Ohio on September 20, 1980.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse History — official source

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1998: Women’s lacrosse

The newly established women’s lacrosse program also made the Dome its home in 1998.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse History — official source

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2009: Ernie Davis Legends Field

The playing surface was named Ernie Davis Legends Field on October 10, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse Dome — official source

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2020: Original roof retired

The original air-supported roof was deflated for the final time on March 16, 2020.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse Dome — official source

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2020: New playing surface

A new turf system was installed during summer 2020.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse Dome — official source

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2022: JMA Wireless name

The venue was known as the Carrier Dome until the 2022 name change.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Syracuse Dome — official source

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