Sanford Field

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Sanford Field was the home field of the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia. It opened in 1911.

Central campus field named for Steadman V. Sanford that was Georgia's main home from 1911 until it became too small and Sanford Stadium was built nearby in 1929. Current state of the site not verified;

Stadium facts

Location
Athens, Georgia
Opened
1911
Closed
1928
Teams
Georgia Bulldogs (1911–1928)

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Sanford Field10

  1. 1FormerHerty Field — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)same city
  2. 2FBSSanford Stadium — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)same city
  3. 3FBSBobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Atlanta, Georgia)59 mi
  4. 4FBSCenter Parc Stadium — Georgia State Panthers (Atlanta, Georgia)59 mi
  5. 5FormerRiggs Field — Clemson Tigers (Clemson, South Carolina)59 mi
  6. 6FBSFrank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium — Clemson Tigers (Clemson, South Carolina)59 mi
  7. 7FormerAtlanta–Fulton County Stadium — Atlanta Falcons (Atlanta, Georgia)60 mi
  8. 8NFLMercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta Falcons (Atlanta, Georgia)60 mi
  9. 9FormerGeorgia Dome — Atlanta Falcons & Georgia State Panthers (Atlanta, Georgia)60 mi
  10. 10FBSFifth Third Stadium — Kennesaw State Owls (Kennesaw, Georgia)72 mi

Questions about Sanford Field

Who played at Sanford Field?

Sanford Field was home to the Georgia Bulldogs (1911–1928).

When did Sanford Field open?

Sanford Field opened in 1911.

What football stadiums are near Sanford Field today?

Sanford Stadium (Georgia Bulldogs) 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.