Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium is a college football stadium in Sacramento, California, home of the Sacramento State Hornets, who play in the MAC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1969, making it 57 years old in 2026 and seats 21,195 fans. It ranks 12th of 13 in the MAC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Joined FBS in 2026 as a football-only MAC member. Its record crowd is 23,073 vs. UC Davis (2022).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Home of
- Sacramento State Hornets
- School
- California State University, Sacramento
- Conference
- MAC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1969
- Capacity
- 21,195
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 23,073 vs. UC Davis (2022)
- Size rank in FBS
- 127th of 138
Famous games at Hornet Stadium
- First CFL regular-season game in the U.S.: Calgary 38, Sacramento 36 (1993)
- Sacramento Mountain Lions' first home game (2010)
- Hornets 27, UC Davis 21 to finish 11-0 (2022)
Game day
Parking. Light rail serves the area via the University/65th St station.
Plan your trip to Hornet Stadium
Stadiums near Hornet Stadium10
- 1FCSUC Davis Health Stadium — UC Davis Aggies 14 mi
- 2FBSCalifornia Memorial Stadium — California Golden Bears 65 mi
- 3FBSStanford Stadium — Stanford Cardinal 88 mi
- 4FBSCEFCU Stadium — San Jose State Spartans 90 mi
- 5FBSMackay Stadium — Nevada Wolf Pack 111 mi
- 6FBSValley Children's Stadium — Fresno State Bulldogs 159 mi
- 7FCSMustang Memorial Field — Cal Poly Mustangs 233 mi
- 8FBSRose Bowl Stadium — UCLA Bruins 358 mi
- 9FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans 361 mi
- 10FBSAutzen Stadium — Oregon Ducks 388 mi
Questions about Hornet Stadium
Where do the Sacramento State Hornets play home games?
The Sacramento State Hornets play at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.
How many people does Hornet Stadium hold?
Hornet Stadium has a capacity of 21,195.
When did Hornet Stadium open?
Hornet Stadium opened in 1969.
What is the attendance record at Hornet Stadium?
The record crowd at Hornet Stadium is 23,073 vs. UC Davis (2022).
Where do I park for games at Hornet Stadium?
Light rail serves the area via the University/65th St station.
Does Hornet Stadium have grass or turf?
Hornet Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Hornet Stadium?
UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis is about 14 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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