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'''Protective Stadium''' is an outdoor multi-purpose stadium located in downtown [[Birmingham, Alabama]], United States. It is owned and operated by the [[Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex|Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority]] (BJCC). The stadium officially opened in 2021 and is named for [[Protective Life]], a financial services holding company based in Birmingham, under a 15-year [[naming rights]] agreement worth $1 million annually.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://uabsports.com/news/2019/4/11/football-bjcc-and-protective-life-announce-naming-rights-for-new-downtown-stadium.aspx |title=BJCC And Protective Life Announce Naming Rights for Downtown Stadium |website=UAB Sports |date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/08/bjcc_bond_sale_closes_generate.html |title=BJCC bond sale closes, generates $313 million for stadium, arena renovations |website=Alabama Live |date=August 15, 2018 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref> It serves as the home venue for the [[UAB Blazers football]] team, the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL), and [[Birmingham Legion FC]] of the [[USL Championship]]. It also hosts the annual [[Birmingham Bowl]], a post-season college football bowl game.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://uabsports.com/news/2019/9/18/football-bjcc-reveals-protective-stadium-design-plans.aspx |title=BJCC Reveals Protective Stadium Official Design Plans |website=UAB Sports |date=September 18, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref> |
'''Protective Stadium''' is an outdoor multi-purpose stadium located in downtown [[Birmingham, Alabama]], United States. It is owned and operated by the [[Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex|Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority]] (BJCC). The stadium officially opened in 2021 and is named for [[Protective Life]], a financial services holding company based in Birmingham, under a 15-year [[naming rights]] agreement worth $1 million annually.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://uabsports.com/news/2019/4/11/football-bjcc-and-protective-life-announce-naming-rights-for-new-downtown-stadium.aspx |title=BJCC And Protective Life Announce Naming Rights for Downtown Stadium |website=UAB Sports |date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/08/bjcc_bond_sale_closes_generate.html |title=BJCC bond sale closes, generates $313 million for stadium, arena renovations |website=Alabama Live |date=August 15, 2018 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref> |
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The stadium serves as the home venue for the [[UAB Blazers football]] team, the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL), and [[Birmingham Legion FC]] of the [[USL Championship]]. It also hosts the annual [[Birmingham Bowl]], a post-season college football bowl game.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://uabsports.com/news/2019/9/18/football-bjcc-reveals-protective-stadium-design-plans.aspx |title=BJCC Reveals Protective Stadium Official Design Plans |website=UAB Sports |date=September 18, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2025}}</ref> |
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The stadium was constructed as part of a larger redevelopment plan for downtown Birmingham and has quickly become a central hub for sports and entertainment events in the region. |
The stadium was constructed as part of a larger redevelopment plan for downtown Birmingham and has quickly become a central hub for sports and entertainment events in the region. |
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