California Field
California Field was the home field of the California Golden Bears in Berkeley, California. It opened in 1904 and held 25,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1922).
Cal's stadium near the center of the Berkeley campus, used for football and rugby until California Memorial Stadium opened in 1923. Hearst Gymnasium now stands on the site; capacity is an estimate.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1904
- Closed
- 1922
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Teams
- California Golden Bears (1904–1922)
Teams that played here
- California Golden Bears (FBS), 1904–1922
Stadiums near California Field10
- 1FBSCalifornia Memorial Stadium — California Golden Bears same city
- 2FormerFrank Youell Field — Oakland Raiders 5 mi
- 3FormerOakland Coliseum — Oakland Raiders 9 mi
- 4TemporaryOracle Park — California Golden Bears 10 mi
- 5FormerCandlestick Park — San Francisco 49ers & Oakland Raiders 13 mi
- 6FormerKezar Stadium — San Francisco 49ers & Oakland Raiders 13 mi
- 7FormerStanford Stadium (1921) — Stanford Cardinal 31 mi
- 8FBSStanford Stadium — Stanford Cardinal 31 mi
- 9NFLLevi's Stadium — San Francisco 49ers 36 mi
- 10FBSCEFCU Stadium — San Jose State Spartans 43 mi
Questions about California Field
Who played at California Field?
California Field was home to the California Golden Bears (1904–1922).
When did California Field open?
California Field opened in 1904.
Is California Field still standing?
No. California Field has been demolished.
How many fans did California Field hold?
California Field held about 25,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near California Field today?
California Memorial Stadium (California Golden Bears) 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.