Husky Stadium (University of Washington)
| "The Greatest Setting in College Football" | |
Husky Stadium in July 2015 as seen from Lake Washington
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| Location | 3800 Montlake Blvd NE Seattle WA 98105 |
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| Coordinates | 47°39′1″N 122°18′6″W / 47.65028°N 122.30167°WCoordinates: 47°39′1″N 122°18′6″W / 47.65028°N 122.30167°W |
| Public transit |
 University of Washington station
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| Owner | University of Washington |
| Operator | University of Washington |
| Capacity | 30,000 (1920–1935) 40,000 (1936–1949) 55,000 (1950–1967) 58,000 (1968–1986) 72,500 (1987–2011) 70,138 (2013) 70,083 (2014–present) |
| Surface | Dirt (1920–1937) Natural grass (1938–1967) AstroTurf (1968–1999) FieldTurf (2000–present) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 17, 1920 |
| Opened | November 27, 1920 |
| Renovated | 1950, 1987, 2013 |
| Expanded | 1936, 1950, 1968, 1987 |
| Construction cost |
$600,000 ($7.17 million in 2017 dollars) $280 million (2013 renovation) |
| Architect |
Bebb and Gould 360 Architecture (2012 renovation) |
| General contractor | Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company |
| Tenants | |
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Washington Huskies (NCAA) (1920–2011, 2013–present) Seattle Seahawks (NFL) (2000–2001) |
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Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium (colloquially known as simply Husky Stadium) is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, United States. It has been the home of the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference since 1920, hosting its football games. The university also holds its annual commencement at the stadium in June. It is located at the southeastern corner of campus, between Montlake Boulevard N.E. and Union Bay, just north of the Montlake Cut. The stadium is served by the University of Washington light rail station, as well as several bus routes.
The stadium most recently underwent a $280 million renovation that was completed in 2013. Its U-shaped design was specifically oriented (18.167° south of due east) to minimize glare from the early afternoon sun in the athletes' eyes. The open end overlooks scenic Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, including Mount Rainier. Prior to the 2011–13 renovation, its total capacity of 72,500 made it the largest stadium in the Pacific Northwest and the 23rd largest in college football.
The original stadium was built in 1920 by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company with a seating capacity of 30,000. The first game at the stadium was the final game of the 1920 season, a 28–7 loss to Dartmouth on November 27. Husky Stadium replaced Denny Field, which was located on the north end of upper campus, south of the intersection of NE 45th St. and 20th Ave. NE.
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