THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026

UAB Football

American · Program & school history

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History

2021: Sign lighting

A community ceremony illuminated the stadium sign in September 2021.

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History

2021: Opening

Protective Stadium opened October 2, 2021.

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History

2021: UAB debut

The Blazers' first home game introduced the new venue.

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History

2021: High-school titles

The Super 7 football championships returned to Birmingham in 2021.

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History

2021: Bowl sellout

The December 28 Birmingham Bowl was the venue's first sellout.

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History

2022: Soccer home

Legion FC moved to Protective Stadium in 2022.

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History

2022: World Games

The venue hosted The World Games opening ceremony on July 7, 2022.

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