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Villanova Stadium is a 12,500 seat stadium located on the campus of Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Villanova Stadium
East Lancaster Avenue, Radnor Township

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East Lancaster Avenue
19010 Radnor Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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