Aztec Bowl
Aztec Bowl was the home field of the San Diego State Aztecs in San Diego, California. It opened in 1936 and held 12,592 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1995).
On-campus bowl stadium that was San Diego State's football home until 1966 and later hosted rugby and soccer until 1995. Viejas Arena was built on the site, enclosing one end; two sections of the original concrete bleachers and cobblestone walls remain visible.
Stadium facts
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1936
- Closed
- 1995
- Capacity
- 12,592
- Teams
- San Diego State Aztecs (1936–1966)
Teams that played here
- San Diego State Aztecs (FBS), 1936–1966
Stadiums near Aztec Bowl10
- 1FormerSan Diego Stadium — San Diego Chargers & San Diego State Aztecs same city
- 2FBSSnapdragon Stadium — San Diego State Aztecs same city
- 3FCSTorero Stadium — San Diego Toreros same city
- 4FormerBalboa Stadium — San Diego Chargers & San Diego State Aztecs same city
- 5FormerAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Rams 85 mi
- 6TemporaryDignity Health Sports Park — Los Angeles Chargers & San Diego State Aztecs 102 mi
- 7NFLSoFi Stadium — Los Angeles Rams & Los Angeles Chargers 109 mi
- 8FormerBovard Field — USC Trojans 111 mi
- 9FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans 111 mi
- 10FormerMoore Field — UCLA Bruins 111 mi
Questions about Aztec Bowl
Who played at Aztec Bowl?
Aztec Bowl was home to the San Diego State Aztecs (1936–1966).
When did Aztec Bowl open?
Aztec Bowl opened in 1936.
Is Aztec Bowl still standing?
No. Aztec Bowl has been demolished.
How many fans did Aztec Bowl hold?
Aztec Bowl held about 12,592 fans.
What football stadiums are near Aztec Bowl today?
Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego State Aztecs) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.