Martin Stadium
Martin Stadium is a college football stadium in Pullman, Washington, home of the Washington State Cougars, who play in the Pac-12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats 32,952 fans. It ranks 6th of 8 in the Pac-12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 40,306 vs. Stanford (1997).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Pullman, Washington
- Home of
- Washington State Cougars
- School
- Washington State University
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1972
- Capacity
- 32,952
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Record crowd
- 40,306 vs. Stanford (1997)
- Size rank in FBS
- 91st of 138
Famous games at Martin Stadium
- Homecoming upset of UCLA, 17-14 (1979)
- Record crowd vs. Stanford en route to Rose Bowl (1997)
- Overtime Apple Cup win over Washington (2012)
Game day
Tradition. Fans chant 'Cougar first down!' along with the PA announcer after each WSU first down.
Plan your trip to Martin Stadium
Stadiums near Martin Stadium10
- 1FCSP1FCU Kibbie Dome — Idaho Vandals 8 mi
- 2FCSRoos Field — Eastern Washington Eagles 56 mi
- 3FCSWashington–Grizzly Stadium — Montana Grizzlies 149 mi
- 4FBSAlbertsons Stadium — Boise State Broncos 225 mi
- 5FBSHusky Stadium — Washington Huskies 249 mi
- 6FCSHillsboro Stadium — Portland State Vikings 289 mi
- 7FCSBobcat Stadium — Montana State Bobcats 302 mi
- 8FBSReser Stadium — Oregon State Beavers 330 mi
- 9FBSAutzen Stadium — Oregon Ducks 341 mi
- 10FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 356 mi
Questions about Martin Stadium
Where do the Washington State Cougars play home games?
The Washington State Cougars play at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.
How many people does Martin Stadium hold?
Martin Stadium has a capacity of 32,952.
When did Martin Stadium open?
Martin Stadium opened in 1972.
What is the attendance record at Martin Stadium?
The record crowd at Martin Stadium is 40,306 vs. Stanford (1997).
Does Martin Stadium have grass or turf?
Martin Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Martin Stadium?
P1FCU Kibbie Dome in Moscow is about 8 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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