Forney City Bank Stadium

Nestled in the heart of Forney, Texas, City Bank Stadium stands as one of Kaufman County’s premier athletic facilities. Home to both the Forney Jackrabbits and the North Forney Falcons, this impressive stadium is located on the campus of Forney High School and primarily hosts football, soccer, and track events for the local teams.

City Bank Stadium boasts an impressive capacity of 8,894 spectators and features modern amenities including:

• Artificial playing surface
• Video scoreboard
• Track facilities
• Soccer field capabilities

Designed by WRA Architects as part of a district-wide master plan, the 8,500-seat stadium was completed in Summer 2003 with a budget of $3.9 million. The stadium was developed alongside several other campus additions including classrooms, an athletic facility with an 80-yard indoor football practice field, an 850-seat auditorium, tennis courts, outside practice fields, a vocational shop building, and a shared city-school public library.

City Bank Stadium is located in Forney High School at 800 FM741, Forney, TX 75126, in Kaufman County. The stadium is easily accessible from major highways and serves as a central gathering place for the community during sporting events.

• Kroger Marketplace
• Forney High School
• First Baptist Church Forney
• Walmart
• Tom Thumb

The first football game played at City Bank Stadium pitted the Forney Jackrabbits against the Mesquite Horn Jaguars, with Forney losing 31-10. Former NFL quarterback Caleb Hanie played for Forney in that inaugural game.

The stadium has become a significant part of the local sports culture and hosts numerous events throughout the year. Since 2012, with the opening of North Forney High School, the stadium has been the venue for the annual “Unity Bowl” – the cross-town rivalry game between Forney and North Forney High Schools.

Several upgrades have been made to the facility over the years, including extensions to the visitor stands and additions of concession stands, restrooms, and locker rooms.

Forney is a growing city located in Kaufman County, approximately 20 miles east of Dallas. As part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in North Central Texas, Forney benefits from its proximity to Dallas while maintaining its own distinct community identity.

The city has experienced significant growth in recent years, with new residential developments and commercial spaces emerging throughout the area. Forney Independent School District (ISD) has been expanding its facilities to accommodate this growth, with significant bond savings allowing for additional improvements to both high school campuses.

The area surrounding Forney includes several developing communities:

• Heartland: An unincorporated community and census-designated place located 2½ miles south of City Bank Stadium. Founded in 2006, this 2,000-acre master-planned community is situated 25 miles east of Downtown Dallas.
• Talty: A city in Kaufman County incorporated in 1999 as the Town of Talty, later formally changed to City of Talty in 2015.

Whether you’re attending a high school football game, a track meet, or a soccer match, City Bank Stadium offers a fantastic venue for sports enthusiasts and community members alike. The stadium hosts multiple events throughout the year and has become a centerpiece of athletic achievement in Kaufman County.

For event schedules and ticket information, visit Forney ISD Athletics.

Homes near City Bank Stadium are part of the greater Forney, TX community, where reliable heating and air conditioning is essential during hot Texas summers and cooler winter months.

Bolton Heating & Air provides professional HVAC services for homeowners throughout Forney, helping families stay comfortable year-round with dependable system performance and energy-efficient solutions.

To learn more about heating and cooling services available in this area, visit our Forney HVAC services page.

Bolton Heating & Air
12583 Reeder Rd.
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 909-7615