Husky Stadium

Capacity: 70,083

Home Teams: Washington Huskies (NCAA College Football)

Husky Stadium Events

Perhaps due to its location, perched on the edge of Puget Sound in rainy Seattle, far from the traditional seats of college football power in the East, South, and sunny climes of California, Husky Stadium is sometimes overlooked in terms of its history, size, and atmosphere. Built in 1920, the stadium is the oldest college football stadium in the Pacific Northwest as well as the largest, thanks to several large renovations and expansions in the century since it opened. The stadium, as per its name, has been home to the Washington Huskies football team since the beginning, though it also briefly hosted the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for the 2000 and 2001 seasons while the team were waiting for their current home, Lumen Field, to be finished. While the Huskies began competing in the late 1800s, they didn’t gain their canine nickname (officially) until 1922, shortly after moving into the stadium. The Huskies are one of the most successful college football teams in the United States, and certainly in the West of the country, boasting an impressive 775-466-50 record for a winning percentage of .620 as well as a solid Bowl record of 21-21-1, including 7 Rose Bowl victories. The team has been national champions 5 times (2 claimed, 3 unclaimed) as well as conference champions on 18 separate occasions. The high number of excellent Huskies quarterbacks who have gone on to star in the NFL (Warren Moon, Mark Brunell, Chris Chandler, etc.) has led to the university becoming known as Quarterback U. Support for the football team borders on the fanatical, with fans driving in from all over the state to fill the stands of Husky Stadium with the school colors of purple and gold (the team’s helmets are among the most iconic in college football, with their blazing gold, blue-white racing stripe, and large W on the sides). Together, no matter the weather (often windy and rainy), the fans belt out “Bow Down to Washington” along to the sound of the university’s marching band. As well as Huskies games, Husky Stadium has also hosted high school football championships and political events, including speeches by several sitting presidents. The 1990 Goodwill Games used the stadium as its main venue and large-scale concerts are still held there from time to time. For fans who show up to Husky Stadium hungry, there are plenty of tasty snacks around, including barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, Dough Joy Lil Dippers donut balls, and Big Kidd cheeseburgers, as well as excellent coffee and craft beer. For Huskies merchandise, visit any kiosk or shop inside Husky Stadium or around campus. 

Husky Stadium Seating Chart

Husky Stadium is a large venue that offers a diverse range of different seating options to visitors. Premium seating areas such as patio suites, luxury suites, Club Husky, or the Tyee Club, offer comfortable seating with fantastic views of the field, along with top-notch service and amenities. For those who prefer being right in the midst of the action, grab your rain jacket and head for the huge sections of public admission setting that fill the rest of the stadium. Go to our TicketX listings for all the most affordable tickets to Washington Huskies games or other events held at Husky Stadium. Our handy seating chart is the best way to compare prices and locations for different seating options.

Getting to Husky Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Husky Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Husky Stadium via public transportation

Given how busy the roads in Seattle can be, many fans opt for public transportation when heading to Husky Stadium for big games and events. Options abound, including local buses, light metro rail, and Amtrak trains, as well as Park and Ride shuttles. Head to the Washington Huskies website for maps, schedules, and other public transportation details. Depending on your location (and the weather), it might also be possible to walk or cycle to the game. A taxi or ride-share is another option. 

Getting to Husky Stadium by car

Driving your own vehicle to Husky Stadium is possible, but just keep in mind that Seattle is known for traffic jams even on the best of days. Leave early and plan your route well in advance, including where you will park (Park and Ride is a popular option too). Maps and driving directions can be found on the Washington Huskies website.

Does Husky Stadium have on-site parking?

While the parking lots closest to Husky Stadium are all booked up by season ticket holders, there is public parking available around campus on a first come, first served basis on game days (show up early!). Some people also prefer to park elsewhere downtown and take a taxi or ride public transportation to the stadium. The Washington Huskies website has detailed maps and parking information. Shuttles known as Dawg Sleds run to and from some of the more distant campus parking lots.

How much does Husky Stadium parking cost?

Public parking lots on campus charge $35 for cars and $120 for RVs such as motorhomes or trailers. Off-campus parking might be cheaper, but because of the location of the campus (near downtown), there are no guarantees on this. Go to the Washington Huskies website for information on parking prices as well as detailed parking maps.