Valley Children's StadiumFresno, California
Fresno State
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๐About Valley Children's Stadium
Valley Children's Stadium is a 40,727-seat on-campus football facility in Fresno, California, home to the Fresno State Bulldogs since it opened on November 25, 1980. Built in a sunken bowl design with seats positioned unusually close to the field at steep angles, the stadium features four distinctive cantilevered lighting standards. Known as Bulldog Stadium from 1980 to 2022, it was renamed following a 10-year, $10 million naming rights deal with Valley Children's Healthcare. The venue hosted the California Bowl from 1981 to 1991 and FIFA World Cup friendly matches in 1994.
๐๏ธValley Children's Stadium History
Origins
Opened November 25, 1980 with $7M raised by local residentsโno tax dollars used. Jim Sweeney era began with dramatic improvement in program fortunes.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Children's Stadium
- What is the capacity of Valley Children's Stadium?
- Valley Children's Stadium has a seating capacity of 40,727.
- Where is Valley Children's Stadium located?
- Valley Children's Stadium is located in Fresno, CA.
- What team plays at Valley Children's Stadium?
- Valley Children's Stadium is the home stadium of Fresno State in the Pac-12.
- When was Valley Children's Stadium built?
- Valley Children's Stadium opened in 1980.
- Where are the best seats at Valley Children's Stadium?
- Sunken bowl design puts fans close to action. Red-and-white checkerboard end zones like Tennessee.
- What are the best parking tips for Valley Children's Stadium?
- Campus parking available. Fresno downtown accessible.
- What type of surface does Valley Children's Stadium have?
- Valley Children's Stadium has a fieldturf playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Valley Children's Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Valley Children's Stadium are Mustang Memorial Field (116 mi), CEFCU Stadium (121 mi), Stanford Stadium (139 mi), Hornet Stadium (151 mi), California Memorial Stadium (155 mi), Sutter Health Park (155 mi).
- Who are Fresno State's biggest rivals?
- Fresno State's rivals include Boise State (Battle for the Milk Can), Hawaiสปi (Battle for the Golden Screwdriver), San Diego State, San Jose State (Battle for the Valley Cup).
References
- Valley Children's Stadium - Wikipedia ↗
- Fresno State Athletics - Stadium ↗
- Valley Children's Stadium โ Wikipedia ↗
- Fresno State stadium renamed Valley Children's Stadium โ ABC30 ↗
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