📖About Albertsons Stadium

Albertsons Stadium is home to the famous blue turf, the first non-green college football field installed in 1986. Boise State holds a trademark on non-green fields, and the 36,387-seat venue hosted a remarkable 65-game home winning streak.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened in 1970 for $2.2M. Athletic Director Gene Bleymaier installed blue turf in 1986 for visibility—it cost $750,000 vs $750,000 for green. Renamed Albertsons Stadium in 2014.

Major Renovations

1986Blue turf installed—first non-green field in college football
1997$10M renovation added 30,000 capacity and Hall of Fame
2008New press box, club seats, luxury suites; capacity to 32,000

Notable Moments

Sep 1986First game on blue turf: 74-0 win over Humboldt State
2001-201165-game regular-season home winning streak
Nov 10, 2007Four-overtime thriller: Broncos beat Nevada 69-67

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

West side has premium seating. The Blue creates stunning visual. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl held here annually.

Parking Tips

Campus lots available. Boise downtown within walking distance.

Game Day

The Blue is unmistakable on TV. NFL banned non-green fields ("Boise Rule"). Broncos are 69-2 from 2000-2010 at home.

🔥Rivals

Stadiums Near Albertsons Stadium

References

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