Despite its modest size, the field hosted one the greatest long-distance runners of all time Paavo Nurmi in 1928, and the Estonian decathlon championship in 1938.

[3] The project was designed by Arnold Matteus and the construction of the entire complex cost 3 million rubles.

[2] Throughout the second part of 20th century, the Stadium of Tartu University hosted numerous top level athletics competitions and was again at the heart of Tartu's sports life, hosting the javelin throw world record holder Jan Železný and Aki Parviainen among others.

[4] On 6 August 1997, the stadium hosted Estonia's football match against Faroe Islands.

[4] The Stadium of Tartu University has hosted the Estonia national football team once, in 1997.