Eugene E. Stone III Stadium (Greenville)
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For Eugene Stone III Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina see Eugene E. Stone III Stadium (Columbia).
| Stone Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Broke ground | 1994 |
| Opened | September 1995 |
| Closed | Open |
| Demolished | N/A |
| Owner | Furman University |
| Operator | Furman University |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | $1 million |
| Former names | N/A |
| Tenants | Furman Paladins (NCAA) (1995-Present) |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
Eugene Stone III Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Greenville, South Carolina on the campus of Furman University.
The 3,000-seat (expandable) stadium opening in 1995 during a ceremony featuring Brazil national football team legend Pelé. The stadium is named for the late South Carolina benefactor Eugene Stone who donated a large sum of money which helped build the stadium.
It is considered one of the finer soccer stadiums in South Carolina.
