📖About Valley Children's Stadium

Valley Children's Stadium (formerly Bulldog Stadium) features checkerboard end zones and a "sunken bowl" design that creates intense atmosphere. Fresno State has a .750 home winning percentage in the 40,727-seat venue.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened November 25, 1980 with $7M raised by local residents—no tax dollars used. Jim Sweeney era began with dramatic improvement in program fortunes.

Major Renovations

1991Sky suites and expansion to 40,000 capacity
2019New AstroTurf, LED lighting system
2022Renamed Valley Children's Stadium

Notable Moments

Nov 3, 2001Beat #10 Oregon State 44-24; fans rushed field, tore down goalposts
Dec 7, 2013First Mountain West Championship Game: Derek Carr & Davante Adams starred
2001Averaged 42,802 fans; program reached #8 national ranking

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Sunken bowl design puts fans close to action. Red-and-white checkerboard end zones like Tennessee.

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Fresno downtown accessible.

Game Day

Bulldog Stadium hosted California Bowl 1981-1991. Jeff Tedford played first game here. Boise State rivalry is fierce.

🔥Rivals

Stadiums Near Valley Children's Stadium

References

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