LaVell Edwards Stadium

LaVell Edwards Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the BYU Cougars, a member of the Big 12 Conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Opened as "Cougar Stadium" in 1964, its seating capacity is 63,470. Following the 2024 departure of Oklahoma and Texas for the Southeastern Conference, it is the largest permanent stadium in the Big 12.

LaVell Edwards Stadium
Interior view during a football game, 2016
Provo
Location in the United States
Provo
Location in Utah
Former namesCougar Stadium
(1964–2000)
Address1700 N Canyon Rd
LocationBrigham Young University
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Coordinates40.258°N 111.655°W / 40.258; -111.655
Public transit UVX
(at BYU Stadium station)
OwnerBrigham Young University
OperatorBrigham Young University
Capacity63,470 (2011–present)

Former capacity:

List
    • 63,725 (2010)
    • 64,045 (2003–09)
    • 65,000 (1982–2002)
    • 35,000 (1968–81)
    • 28,812 (1964–67)
Record attendance66,247 (1993)
(vs. Notre Dame)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke groundOctober 1963
OpenedOctober 2, 1964 (1964-10-02)
ArchitectFred L. Markham
Tenants
BYU Cougars (NCAA) (1964–present)
Website
byucougars.com/stadium

The natural grass playing field is conventionally aligned north–south at an elevation of 4,649 feet (1,417 m) above sea level, with the press box along the west sideline.

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