Martin Stadium, College football stadium at Washington State University, Pullman, United States
Martin Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the Washington State University campus in Pullman, Washington, with an unorthodox east–west alignment. Its FieldTurf playing surface, used since 1972, is named Gesa Field under a 2021 sponsorship. The south grandstand, rebuilt in 2011–2012, holds a press box, 21 luxury suites, 42 loge boxes and about 1,300 club seats.
The site has hosted Cougar football since 1895, but the wooden Rogers Field grandstand and press box burned in a suspected arson in early 1970; the team played 1970 and 1971 home games at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane. Martin Stadium opened on September 30, 1972, a 19-point loss to Utah before 20,600. Dan Martin's January 1972 gift of $250,000 required the stadium be named for his father Clarence D. Martin, governor from 1933 to 1941.
The stadium serves as the home ground for the Washington State Cougars and draws supporters from across the region who gather to cheer on their team. Game days create a focal point for the campus community, bringing together students, alumni, and local fans in shared enthusiasm.
The stadium features different seating sections with varying levels of amenities and numerous food vendors throughout the grounds. Visitors planning to attend an event should familiarize themselves with the layout of various entrances and parking areas ahead of time.
The playing field sits approximately 16 feet (5 meters) below normal ground level after the running track was removed in 1979 to bring spectators closer to the action. This sunken layout creates an unusual intimacy between fans and players on the field.
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