The original stadium, built in 1921, was modeled after the Yale Bowl.
It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
The stadium was the site of the 1994 FIFA World Cup matches.
During the 1920s, the stadium's capacity once reached nearly 90,000 before structural modifications.
The 2005 renovation involved completely removing the original concrete bowl and rebuilding it to modernize sightlines.
Stanford Stadium is an open-air athletic venue primarily serving as the home field for the Stanford Cardinal football team. Following a 2005-2006 renovation, the stadium features a sunken bowl design with a seating capacity of approximately 50,424. The venue is situated on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California. The current structure replaced a larger, original stadium built in 1921. It hosts college football games during the autumn months and occasionally serves as a site for major soccer events. The stadium lacks a track, allowing seats to be positioned closer to the playing field. The facility utilizes a natural grass playing surface.
From the top row of the stadium bowl looking down toward the field and the surrounding foothills.
Check the clear bag policy before arrival as it is strictly enforced for all events.
Wear sunscreen and a hat, as there is minimal shaded seating in the bowl.
Utilize the university's pedestrian-friendly pathways to walk to the venue from the campus center.
Do not attempt to park in restricted residential or permit-only lots surrounding the campus on game days.
Active primarily during the college football season from late summer through late autumn; closed to the public outside of scheduled events.
Business casual to athletic team apparel; refrain from bringing outside food or drink.
