Sanford Stadium

Capacity: 92,746

Home Teams: Georgia Bulldogs (NCAA College Football)

Sanford Stadium Events

Sanford Stadium, home to the Georgia Bulldogs football team of the University of Georgia, is often praised as one of the most aesthetically attractive stadiums in American college football, with the stadium’s horseshoe layout providing fans with expansive views of the campus and hills beyond. These bucolic scenes outside the walls meet with a strong contrast inside those walls with the raucous atmosphere generated by the so-called Bulldog Nation, legions of Georgia fans decked out in the red, black, and silver of their team. Belting out the songs “Glory Glory” and “The Battle Hymn of the Bulldog Nation” and chants "How 'bout them Dawgs" and "Go Dawgs (Sic 'em Woof Woof Woof)," the fans have transformed Sanford Stadium into one of the noisiest, liveliest, most intimidating cauldrons in the whole NCAA. In terms of results, it seems to be working, with the Bulldogs boasting a proud record of 8 national titles (4 claimed, 4 unclaimed), 16 conference titles, and a remarkable 38 Bowl games wins (for an overall record of 38-21-3 in Bowl games). The Bulldogs are 11th in the nation all-time in terms of total wins (881) and have produced many players, such as Herschel Walker and Terrell Davis, who have gone on to have glittering NFL careers. The team has been particularly impressive in recent years (2016-2023) under head coach Kirby Smart, winning back to back national championships in 2021 and 2022 as well as 5 straight Bowl wins (in the tasty sounding order of Sugar, Peach, Orange, Peach, Orange). In 2022, the Bulldogs recorded a perfect season (15-0). When the team wins, the chapel bells ring constantly until midnight, with fans (generally students and alumni) taking their turn at the bell pull. The mascot of the team, Uga, is not a man in a costume (though this exists as well) but an actual white bulldog (the current bulldog is Uga XI), with deceased Ugas being (somewhat spookily) buried in an on-site mausoleum. Games at Sanford Stadium are also said to have taken place “between the hedges” due to the rows of privet hedges that encircle the playing field (these were removed in 1996 to host soccer during the Atlanta Summer Olympics but later replanted with offshoots). Unlike many other football stadiums, Sanford Stadium resisted the temptation to host concerts and other major events (aside from soccer during the Olympics) due to fears over damage to the playing surface. Recent technological advances have alleviated these concerns, leading to a few initial concerts being hosted at the venue. If you show up at Sanford Stadium feeling hungry, you are in for a treat, with everything from Sonny’s BBQ to Chick Fil-A sandwiches to frozen lemonade on offer, as well as plenty of cold beer. If you are in the market for some cool Bulldogs merchandise (and who isn’t?), head to any kiosk or shop inside Sanford Stadium or around campus. 

Sanford Stadium Seating Chart

Sanford Stadium is a huge venue that offers a broad range of seating options for fans to choose from. Those looking to experience game day in luxury can opt for premium seating areas such as SkySuites, the Champions Club, or one of the field suites on the east side of the stadium. Premium seating areas all come with top-class service and amenities as well as superb views of the action. If you really want to get into the thick of the roiling crowd, however, head into one of the broad swathes of general admission seating around the rest of the stadium, where you can participate in revving up the team (and riling up the opposition). To find the most affordable tickets to every Georgia Bulldogs game or any other events held at Sanford Stadium, check our listings on TicketX right away. Our handy seating chart is the best way to compare different seating options in terms of price and location. 

Getting to Sanford Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

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

Getting to Sanford Stadium via public transportation

While some local buses do run near Sanford Stadium, your best bet on game day is to use one of the Gameday Shuttles that ferry fans from various points (mostly parking lots, making this more of a Park and Ride situation than anything else) around campus to the venue. Visit the Georgia Bulldogs website for routes and schedules, as well as some useful maps. 

Getting to Sanford Stadium by car

Most visitors to Sanford Stadium choose to come in their own vehicles, which is the most practical and convenient way to get to the town of Athens, Georgia (which is about an hour’s drive north of Atlanta). Traffic can get extremely heavy on game days, so be sure to plan your route in advance and arrive as early as possible (time for some tailgating…woohoo!). Head to the Georgia Bulldogs website for detailed driving directions.

Does Sanford Stadium have on-site parking?

Certain parking lots close to Sanford Stadium are generally reserved for season ticket holders, but there is plenty of public parking elsewhere on campus or around Athens. The Georgia Bulldogs website has detailed parking information as well as a map of the best parking options and routes to get there. Shuttles are available from some of the more distant parking lots.

How much does Sanford Stadium parking cost?

Single day parking passes generally cost between $30-40 with advance parking spot reservations sold via the ParkMobile app (recommended). Cheaper parking might be available off campus. Check out the Georgia Bulldogs website to learn more about parking options and parking prices.