# The Fall of Victory Stadium

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Podcast: [Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:50:54+00:00
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Twenty years ago this week, Victory Stadium in Roanoke—once the heartbeat of local sports, concerts, and community—met its final chapter. Built in 1942, it hosted everything from legendary football clashes and jetpack demos to Dave Matthews Band concerts and wrestling nights, becoming a generational landmark. But years of neglect, flooding, and rising costs made revival impossible. Amid heated debate that even shaped city council elections, the city voted to tear it down. On June 26, 2006, as rain poured and residents watched in silence, the stadium crumbled—leaving behind only bricks and memories. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb20268656f66c14

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