Valley Children's Stadium
Valley Children's Stadium is a college football stadium in Fresno, California, home of the Fresno State Bulldogs, who play in the Pac-12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1980, making it 46 years old in 2026 and seats 40,727 fans. It ranks 2nd of 8 in the Pac-12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from the Mountain West to the rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026. Its record crowd is 42,881 vs. Oregon State (2001).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Home of
- Fresno State Bulldogs
- School
- California State University, Fresno
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1980
- Capacity
- 40,727
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Bulldog Stadium (1980-2021)
- Record crowd
- 42,881 vs. Oregon State (2001)
- Size rank in FBS
- 72nd of 138
Game day
Tradition. Fans, known as the Red Wave, wear red, and a green-and-red 'V' at the 25-yard line honors the San Joaquin Valley's farmers.
Tailgating. Fans tailgate in the parking lots and athletic fields next to the stadium, a very popular pregame activity.
Plan your trip to Valley Children's Stadium
Stadiums near Valley Children's Stadium10
- 1FCSMustang Memorial Field — Cal Poly Mustangs 115 mi
- 2FBSCEFCU Stadium — San Jose State Spartans 127 mi
- 3FBSStanford Stadium — Stanford Cardinal 144 mi
- 4FBSHornet Stadium — Sacramento State Hornets 159 mi
- 5FBSCalifornia Memorial Stadium — California Golden Bears 161 mi
- 6FCSUC Davis Health Stadium — UC Davis Aggies 167 mi
- 7FBSMackay Stadium — Nevada Wolf Pack 192 mi
- 8FBSRose Bowl Stadium — UCLA Bruins 200 mi
- 9FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans 204 mi
- 10FBSSnapdragon Stadium — San Diego State Aztecs 312 mi
Questions about Valley Children's Stadium
Where do the Fresno State Bulldogs play home games?
The Fresno State Bulldogs play at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, California.
How many people does Valley Children's Stadium hold?
Valley Children's Stadium has a capacity of 40,727.
When did Valley Children's Stadium open?
Valley Children's Stadium opened in 1980.
What is the attendance record at Valley Children's Stadium?
The record crowd at Valley Children's Stadium is 42,881 vs. Oregon State (2001).
Where do fans tailgate at Valley Children's Stadium?
Fans tailgate in the parking lots and athletic fields next to the stadium, a very popular pregame activity.
Does Valley Children's Stadium have grass or turf?
Valley Children's Stadium has an artificial turf field.
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