Balboa Stadium

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Balboa Stadium was the home field of the San Diego Chargers and the San Diego State Aztecs in San Diego, California. It opened in 1915 and held 34,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished.

Chargers home until San Diego Stadium opened in 1967; the original was demolished in the 1970s and a 3,000-seat school stadium opened on the site in 1978. City stadium built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition; home of San Diego State (1921-1935) and the AFL Chargers (1961-1966), with a peak capacity of 34,000. The original was demolished in the 1970s over earthquake concerns and replaced in 1978 by a 3,000-seat stadium still used for high school football.

Stadium facts

Location
San Diego, California
Status
Demolished
Opened
1915
Capacity
34,000
Teams
San Diego Chargers (1961–1966)
San Diego State Aztecs (1921–1935)
Other names
City Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Balboa Stadium10

  1. 1FBSSnapdragon Stadium — San Diego State Aztecs (San Diego, California)same city
  2. 2FCSTorero Stadium — San Diego Toreros (San Diego, California)same city
  3. 3FormerSan Diego Stadium — San Diego Chargers & San Diego State Aztecs (San Diego, California)same city
  4. 4FormerAztec Bowl — San Diego State Aztecs (San Diego, California)same city
  5. 5FormerAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Rams (Anaheim, California)86 mi
  6. 6TemporaryDignity Health Sports Park — Los Angeles Chargers & San Diego State Aztecs (Carson, California)102 mi
  7. 7NFLSoFi Stadium — Los Angeles Rams & Los Angeles Chargers (Inglewood, California)109 mi
  8. 8FormerBovard Field — USC Trojans (Los Angeles, California)111 mi
  9. 9FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans (Los Angeles, California)112 mi
  10. 10FormerMoore Field — UCLA Bruins (Los Angeles, California)112 mi

Questions about Balboa Stadium

Who played at Balboa Stadium?

Balboa Stadium was home to the San Diego Chargers (1961–1966); the San Diego State Aztecs (1921–1935).

When did Balboa Stadium open?

Balboa Stadium opened in 1915.

Is Balboa Stadium still standing?

No. Balboa Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Balboa Stadium hold?

Balboa Stadium held about 34,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Balboa Stadium 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, en.wikipedia.org.