Griffiths Stadium, Football stadium in Saskatoon, Canada.
Griffiths Stadium is a Canadian football stadium on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon, opened on 23 June 1967. Its FieldTurf surface and stands seating 4,997 were installed in 2005 with a $5 million PotashCorp donation; 1,174 premium seats were added along the east stands between the 30-yard lines in 2011. Temporary seating raised capacity to 12,567 for the 2006 Vanier Cup.
The first Griffiths Stadium opened in 1936 about 200 metres east of the present site. The current stadium was built there and opened on 23 June 1967 for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team. A $5 million PotashCorp donation in 2005 funded FieldTurf and seating for the 2006 Vanier Cup, and 1,174 seats were added in 2011.
This venue hosts the home games of the Saskatchewan Huskies football team and also serves as the regular home for the Saskatoon Valkyries of the Western Women's Canadian Football League. Both teams create a focal point for football fans throughout the region.
Keep in mind that the venue sits on university grounds and access rules may vary depending on the event schedule. Comfortable seating sections are available, especially along the middle sections of the field with extra space and cup holders.
The attached Graham Huskies Clubhouse features training facilities built to NFL standards with multiple weight stations and specialized equipment for year-round workouts. These amenities allow athletes to train intensively throughout the year, even during the cold winter months.
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