Husky Stadium

Husky Stadium was constructed in 1920. The stadium opened on November 27, 1920 with a capacity of 30,000. Over the next eighty years, Husky Stadium went through many renovations. Between 1936 and 1950, 25,000 seats were added to Husky Stadium at a cost of over $1.7 million, along with a two story press box, and a roof covering part of the stands. In 1968, an additional 3,000 seats were added. Also, the grass playing field was ripped up and replaced by Astroturf. The Huskies became the first collegiate team to ever have an Astroturf field. Finally, in 1987, Husky Stadium took its present day shape. Over $13 million in renovations including increasing the seating capacity to 72,500 were completed. In 1990, a new eight-lane synthetic surface track was installed. Prior to the Seahawks moving into Husky Stadium in 2000, the Astroturf was replaced by FieldTurf. Today, Husky Stadium is one of the best collegiate stadiums in football. The lower seating bowl at Husky Stadium is shaped like a horseshoe. A covered upper deck is located on both sides of the stadium. Seventy percent of the seats are located between the end zones. Fans attending football games at Husky Stadium receive excellent views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountain Range, and Union Bay at Lake Washington.