Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium is a college football stadium in Seattle, Washington, home of the Washington Huskies, who play in the Big Ten of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1920, making it 106 years old in 2026 and seats 70,083 fans. That makes it the 22nd-largest stadium in FBS.
The team plays on artificial turf.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Home of
- Washington Huskies
- School
- University of Washington
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1920
- Capacity
- 70,083
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- University of Washington Stadium (1920–1970)
- Size rank in FBS
- 22nd of 138
Famous games at Husky Stadium
- 1920: Dartmouth beat Washington 28-7 in the stadium's first game
- 1923: President Warren G. Harding gave his final public speech at the stadium
- 1992: Night game vs. No. 12 Nebraska produced a record 133.6-decibel crowd noise reading
Other teams that played here
- Seattle Seahawks (NFL), 1994 (partial); 2000–2001, temporary home
Game day
Tradition. Fans 'sailgate,' arriving by boat on Lake Washington and docking near the stadium before kickoff.
Tailgating. Besides boat tailgating on Lake Washington, fans tailgate in the stadium's north and south parking lots.
Parking. Lots closest to the stadium are for season pass holders, with other campus lots and garages first-come; Link light rail stops minutes from the stadium.
Plan your trip to Husky Stadium
Stadiums near Husky Stadium10
- 1FCSHillsboro Stadium — Portland State Vikings 147 mi
- 2FBSReser Stadium — Oregon State Beavers 214 mi
- 3FCSRoos Field — Eastern Washington Eagles 221 mi
- 4FBSAutzen Stadium — Oregon Ducks 247 mi
- 5FBSMartin Stadium — Washington State Cougars 249 mi
- 6FCSP1FCU Kibbie Dome — Idaho Vandals 258 mi
- 7FCSWashington–Grizzly Stadium — Montana Grizzlies 392 mi
- 8FBSAlbertsons Stadium — Boise State Broncos 407 mi
- 9FCSBobcat Stadium — Montana State Bobcats 551 mi
- 10FBSMackay Stadium — Nevada Wolf Pack 571 mi
Questions about Husky Stadium
Where do the Washington Huskies play home games?
The Washington Huskies play at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
How many people does Husky Stadium hold?
Husky Stadium has a capacity of 70,083.
When did Husky Stadium open?
Husky Stadium opened in 1920.
Where do fans tailgate at Husky Stadium?
Besides boat tailgating on Lake Washington, fans tailgate in the stadium's north and south parking lots.
Where do I park for games at Husky Stadium?
Lots closest to the stadium are for season pass holders, with other campus lots and garages first-come; Link light rail stops minutes from the stadium.
Does Husky Stadium have grass or turf?
Husky Stadium has an artificial turf field.
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