Stanford Football Stadium
Stanford University
Stanford Football Stadium
Specs
50,424 seats
Completed in 294 days
Market Sector
Athletics
Stanford Football Stadium represents one of the most ambitious construction projects in Bay Area history, with Vance Brown Builders tasked with performing a complete rebuild of the iconic 84-year-old stadium in an unprecedented timeframe of just 294 days.
The challenge involved navigating a GC-led design/build process while holding responsibility for all permits and inspections with Santa Clara County, transforming the deteriorating 85,000-seat venue into a modern 50,424-seat facility.
The renovation featured a dramatic redesign that brought fans 75 feet closer to the action by removing the track and reconfiguring the stadium into a more angular, intimate venue with upgraded amenities including new press box, seating, AV/scoreboard, concessions, and significantly more restrooms. The project was funded by John Arrillaga, working closely with Vance Brown Builders, and required intensive construction with crews averaging 110-125 workers on day shifts and 50 at night to meet the aggressive timeline.
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Stanford Football Stadium was built in just 294 days
