It opened in 1973 and is home to the Murray State University Racers football, rifle and women's track and field teams.

The seven-floor structure is named after Roy Stewart, a longtime Murray State football coach and athletics director.

The Pat Spurgin Rifle Range, site of seven NCAA championships, is located at the northern end of the second floor.

The Racers played their first football game in Roy Stewart Stadium in 1973, and earned a win over Western Carolina University by a score of 27–25.

The FieldTurf installation was completed in time for the Racers' 2007 home opener on September 15 against Lambuth University.