Aztec Bowl, Historic stadium at San Diego State University, US
The Aztec Bowl stands on the San Diego State University campus with stone walls and concrete seating areas built into a natural canyon slope.
Constructed in 1937 through Works Progress Administration grants, the stadium initially provided seating for 10,000 people during college football games and events.
President John F. Kennedy delivered a commencement speech at this location in 1963, marking the first honorary doctorate from a California State University.
The stadium area now contains Viejas Arena, while sections of the original bleachers and stone walls remain visible along the surrounding grounds.
The stadium design incorporated the natural terrain of a canyon, with one end zone positioned directly against the hillside's natural rock formation.
Location: San Diego
Inception: 1937
Address: 5500 Campanile Drive
GPS coordinates: 32.77583,-117.07111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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