LaVell Edwards Stadium

Capacity: 63,470

Home Teams: BYU Cougars (NCAA College Football)

LaVell Edwards Stadium Events

Located on the grounds of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, LaVell Edwards Stadium has been the home of the BYU Cougars football team since 1964. The open layout of this large but attractive stadium offers views of the mountains that surround Provo, a small city approximately 50 miles south of the larger center of Salt Lake City. The Cougars have been quite a successful team on the field across a century of existence (football actually started up in the 1890s at BYU, but was banned for 20 years due to an unfortunate death from the sport, until the Cougars began playing in 1922), capturing 23 conference titles, 1 claimed national title (1984), and 17 Bowl victories (overall Bowl record: 17-22-1). The team has played in several different conferences throughout its history and recently made news by joining the very competitive Big 12 Conference in 2023. Cougars fans, both students and local residents of Utah, love their team, with many frequently driving great distances to come see games in Provo. Wearing their school colors of blue and white, they fill the stands of LaVell Edwards Stadium to sing “The Cougar Song” along to the sounds of The Power of the Wasatch, the school’s marching band. Originally, the team had an actual pair of cougar cubs as mascots in the 1920s, but they broke out of their enclosure and attacked local pets and livestock, before they were recaptured. The school persisted with live mascots for a time (borrowing them from local zoos) but eventually decided that a mascot in a suit was safer (and perhaps more ethical), thus giving birth to Cosmo the Cougar, who prowls the sidelines at current BYU games. When the Cougars win a game, a Victory Bell that came to Utah with the earliest Mormon settlers is rung to celebrate. The Bell is quite the survivor, having lasted through overzealous ringings, kidnappings, a fall from a tower, and the general ravages of nearly two centuries of time (though the stadium hosted even older residents for a time, housing a bevy of Jurassic dinosaur fossils until a more suitable home could be found). LaVell Edwards Stadium is primarily used for home football games and does not host concerts or other such events, though its parking lot was used during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Fans who arrive hungry will find plenty of tasty things to eat, from Korean BBQ bowls to loaded hot dogs to a maple-frosted donut called the Cougar Tail. Alcohol (and smoking) is not permitted in the stadium or anywhere on campus. Kiosks and shops inside LaVell Edwards Stadium or around campus sell all kinds of Cougars merchandise.

LaVell Edwards Stadium Seating Chart

LaVell Edwards Stadium is a large venue that provides a broad range of seating options to its visitors. Those looking for a game day spent in luxurious surroundings can opt for premium seating areas like box suites or club lounge seating. Such premium sections come with first-class service and amenities as well as superb views of the action. The rest of the stadium contains plenty of general admission seating where you can get right in there amidst the beating heart of the crowd. For all the best tickets to BYU Cougars games at LaVell Edwards Stadium, our listings on TicketX are where you need to be. Use our handy seating chart to compare different seating options (prices/locations) and find the most affordable seats.

Getting to LaVell Edwards Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

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

Getting to LaVell Edwards Stadium via public transportation

A city bus runs to LaVell Edwards Stadium, stopping just a 3-minute walk from the gates. Shuttles and shuttle buses also run on game days. Many fans also travel to the stadium on foot or by bicycle. A taxi or ride-share is a good fallback option.  

Getting to LaVell Edwards Stadium by car

Traveling to a Cougars game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in your own vehicle is straightforward and therefore the preferred option for most visitors. Be sure to arrive early to avoid stadium traffic and get parked. Directions and route maps are available on the BYU Cougars website.

Does LaVell Edwards Stadium have on-site parking?

Parking lots adjacent to LaVell Edwards Stadium are mostly allotted to Cougar Club members and season ticket holders, but there is plenty of public parking to be found around campus. The BYU Cougars website has clear color-coded parking maps and thorough explanations. Note that tailgating is permitted but alcohol (and smoking) is not!

How much does LaVell Edwards Stadium parking cost?

Public parking passes for Cougars games at LaVell Edwards Stadium generally cost $20 on the day of the game at certain campus parking lots. Be sure to check the BYU Cougars websitein advance so that you do not park in lots that are off limits (you could be towed). Some cheaper parking options are located further afield.