Valley Children's Stadium, American football stadium in Fresno, California, United States
Valley Children's Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium on the campus of California State University, Fresno, in Fresno, California. It is built in a sunken bowl style with steeply tiered seating close to the field, and its field lighting is mounted on four cantilevered standards. The field runs north-south, and both end zones carry a red-and-white checkerboard pattern.
The facility opened in November 1980 with seating for about 30,000 people. Expansion projects later increased capacity to accommodate more than 41,000 spectators as demand grew.
Local fans wear red during home games of the Fresno State Bulldogs, a tradition that colors the stands with each match. This habit has become an expected part of match days for supporters who gather here.
The field runs north-south, with the main seating bowl sunken below street level, so upper rows sit close to the action on a steep slope. Tailgate parties fill the adjoining parking lots and athletic fields before home games. The campus is about five miles (8 km) northeast of Ratcliffe Stadium, Fresno State's former ground.
The playing field displays red-and-white checkerboard end zones with the Bulldogs mascot emblem at center field. These design elements make the field immediately recognizable and create a distinctive appearance during broadcasts.
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