There's a long history that goes along with Byrd stadium. The stadium has been hosting national championship football for quite some time now. The stadium has not just hosted football matches, but also hosted ACC track and field championships.

The Byrd stadium has played hosts to lacrosse's teams. They have hosted both the men's and women's event for lacrosse events.

Byrd stadium has now been upgraded, and it now has better facilities, than what it had earlier.

It all started in September 30, 1950, when the matches were played between Maryland and Navy, Maryland won that game 35-21.

The history of the stadium speaks of a major upgrade that has taken place in the stadium since its opening.

It was upgraded thrice, and the final construction of the stadium got over in 1991.

Brief history of Byrd stadium

http://www.umterps.com/facilities/md-byrd-stadium-football.html

In 1995 a major construction to increase the seating capacity was completed. The stadium could easily accommodate more than 48, 000 people, and its seating capacity could be increased to 62, 000, if needed.

Additional history of Byrd stadium

http://football.ballparks.com/NCAA/ACC/Maryland/index.htm

Byrd stadium is home to Maryland terrapin's football, and the stadium has got an elaborate seating arrangement for the football lovers. You could view the seating arrangement for the upcoming matches at Byrd.

Seating arrangement at Byrd

http://www.gotickets.com/venues/md/byrd_stadium.php

Maryland terrapins play all their games at Byrd stadium, which is one reason that Byrd has become more popular.

Maryland terrapin's home ground

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_Terrapins_football