UAB Kicks Off at New Stadium Saturday Posted by Don Muret | Sep 30, 2021 | Pulse, Arenas & Stadiums, General The University of Alabama-Birmingham this weekend will christen Protective Stadium, the new $200 million facility that sits in the heart of downtown Birmingham. To access this post, you must purchase Subscribe to VenuesNow – 1 Year, Subscribe to VenuesNow – 2 Years or Subscribe to VenuesNow – 3 Years. If you are already a member of VenuesNow, please login here: log in