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The Army-Navy Game rotates among neutral-site NFL and major stadiums on the East Coast. This iconic college football rivalry, dating back to 1890, typically avoids the smaller on-campus stadiums at West Point, NY (Army) and Annapolis, MD (Navy) to accommodate massive crowds and national fanbases. Philadelphia has hosted the most games historically, but venues shift periodically for broader accessibility.

2025 Location

For the 126th matchup on December 13, 2025, the game took place at M &T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland—the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens with a capacity of 71,008. This marked the seventh time Baltimore hosted since 2000, last in 2016 when Army won 21-17, snapping a long skid. Navy entered as 6-point favorites with a 9-2 record over Army's 6-5.

Why Neutral Sites?

Neither academy's field can handle 50,000+ attendees, so East Coast pro stadiums provide neutrality roughly midway between campuses. Philly's Lincoln Financial Field leads with dozens of games, followed by NYC-area spots like MetLife Stadium. Baltimore's selection in 2022 for the 2025 slot balanced regional access amid a rotating schedule announced through 2027.

Future Venues

  • 2026 : MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
  • 2027 : Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Locations beyond 2027 remain unannounced, continuing the tradition of NFL venues for prestige and logistics.

Historical Highlights

The series stands at Navy leading 62-55-7 through 2024, with ties rare post- WWII. Iconic moments include Army's 2001 streak-breaker and Navy's recent dominance. Beyond scores, it's a salute to service academies, drawing politicians, veterans, and President Trump as in past inaugurations.

"There's nothing more special in this game." – Army coach at 2025 presser.

TL;DR : Primarily East Coast NFL stadiums like M&T Bank (2025 in Baltimore); rotates for crowds—Philly most common. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.