Sanford Stadium

Opened in 1929

About Sanford Stadium

Sanford Stadium is a College Football stadium in Athens, Georgia. It opened in 1929. It seats 92,746. Its current tenant is Georgia Bulldogs (College Football), since 1929. By capacity it ranks 10th of 239 current College Football venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.

Venue Information

Capacity

92,746

Year Opened

1929

Location

Athens, Georgia 30609

Operator

University of Georgia

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

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Teams

Home seasons at Sanford Stadium by team, 1929–2026. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Georgia Bulldogs
College Football · 1929–present
SEC 1933–2026 · Southern 1929–1932 · FBS (Division I-A)
  1. Herty Field 1902–1910
  2. Sanford Field 1911–1928
  3. Sanford Stadium 1929–present
College Football 1929–present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Sanford Stadium?

The capacity of Sanford Stadium is 92,746.

When was Sanford Stadium built?

Sanford Stadium opened in 1929.

Who operates Sanford Stadium?

Sanford Stadium is operated by University of Georgia.

Who plays at Sanford Stadium?

Sanford Stadium is the home venue of Georgia Bulldogs.

Where did the Georgia Bulldogs play before Sanford Stadium?

Before moving to Sanford Stadium in 1929, the Georgia Bulldogs played at Sanford Field from 1911 to 1928.

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Location

Coordinates: 33.9498, -83.3732
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

Teams on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.

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