Husky Stadium

Husky Stadium
"The Greatest Setting in College Football"
	Stadium grandstands and field as seen in 2016
	Seattle Location in the United States Seattle Location in Washington
Address	3800 Montlake Blvd NE
Location	University of Washington; Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47.6503°N 122.3016°W
Public transit	Univ. of Washington station
Operator	University of Washington
Capacity	70,083 (2014–present) Former capacity: List 70,138 (2013); 72,500 (1987–2011); 58,000 (1968–1986); 55,000 (1950–1967); 40,000 (1936–1949); 30,000 (1920–1935); ;
Surface	AstroTurf 3D3 (2021–present) ; FieldTurf (2000–2021); AstroTurf (1968–1999); Natural grass (1938–1967); Dirt (1920–1937)
Construction
Broke ground	May 17, 1920
Opened	November 27, 1920; August 31, 2013
Renovated	1950, 1987, 2013
Expanded	1936, 1950, 1968, 1987
Construction cost	$600,000; ($9.13 million in 2023); $280 million (2013 renovation)
Architect	Bebb and Gould; 360 Architecture (2012 renovation)
General contractor	Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company
Tenants
	Washington Huskies (NCAA); (1920–2011, 2013–present); Seattle Seahawks (NFL) (2000–2001)
Website
	ghuskies.com/stadium

Husky Stadium (officially Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium for sponsorship purposes) is an outdoor football stadium in the northwest United States, located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. It has been home to the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference since 1920, hosting their football games.

Aside from football, the university holds its annual commencement at the stadium each June. It sits at the southeast corner of campus, between Montlake Boulevard Northeast and Union Bay, just north of the Montlake Cut. The stadium is served by the University of Washington Link light rail station, which provides rail service to downtown, Rainier Valley and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. It is also accessible by several bus routes.

The stadium underwent a $280 million renovation that was completed in 2013. Its U-shaped design was specifically oriented (18.167° south of due east) to minimize glare from the early afternoon sun in the athletes' eyes. The stadium's open end overlooks Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, including Mount Rainier. Prior to the 2013 renovation, its total capacity of 72,500 made it the largest stadium in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest college football stadiums.

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