LaVell Edwards Stadium
LaVell Edwards Stadium is a college football stadium in Provo, Utah, home of the BYU Cougars, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1964, making it 62 years old in 2026 and seats 62,073 fans. It ranks 1st of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 66,247 vs. Notre Dame (1993).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Home of
- BYU Cougars
- School
- Brigham Young University
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1964
- Capacity
- 62,073
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Former names
- Cougar Stadium (1964–2000)
- Record crowd
- 66,247 vs. Notre Dame (1993)
- Size rank in FBS
- 35th of 138
Famous games at LaVell Edwards Stadium
- 1964: Stadium opener vs. New Mexico
- 1990: BYU beat Miami 28–21 before 66,235
- 1993: Record crowd for Notre Dame game
Plan your trip to LaVell Edwards Stadium
Stadiums near LaVell Edwards Stadium10
- 1FBSRice–Eccles Stadium — Utah Utes 35 mi
- 2FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats 71 mi
- 3FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies 103 mi
- 4FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 183 mi
- 5FCSEccles Coliseum — Southern Utah Thunderbirds 193 mi
- 6FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers 241 mi
- 7FBSJonah Field at War Memorial Stadium — Wyoming Cowboys 324 mi
- 8FBSAlbertsons Stadium — Boise State Broncos 328 mi
- 9FBSFolsom Field — Colorado Buffaloes 336 mi
- 10FBSSonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — Colorado State Rams 347 mi
Questions about LaVell Edwards Stadium
Where do the BYU Cougars play home games?
The BYU Cougars play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
How many people does LaVell Edwards Stadium hold?
LaVell Edwards Stadium has a capacity of 62,073.
When did LaVell Edwards Stadium open?
LaVell Edwards Stadium opened in 1964.
What is the attendance record at LaVell Edwards Stadium?
The record crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium is 66,247 vs. Notre Dame (1993).
Does LaVell Edwards Stadium have grass or turf?
LaVell Edwards Stadium has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Rice–Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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