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West - Arizona Cardinals - Sun Devil Stadium |
Fifth St.
Tempe, AZ 85287
Name: Sun Devil Stadium
Home Team: Arizona Cardinals
CAPACITY: 73014
PLAYING SURFACE: GRASS
YEAR OPENED: 1958 |
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Located on the campus of Arizona State University,
the Arizona Cardinals are the only NFL team that
plays full time at a collegiate stadium. In the
mid 1950’s Arizona State University decided
to construct a stadium for its team, the Sun Devils.
The Stadium was constructed between two small mountains
and was completed in time for the start of the 1958
season. The stadium was named after the team, Sun
Devil Stadium, and had a capacity of 30,000. Since
its opening in 1958, many additions have been completed
at Sun Devil Stadium. Beginning in 1976, the capacity
was increased to over 57,000. The following year
the capacity was once again increased to over 70,000.
Playing in St. Louis, the Cardinals began looking
west for a place to move to in the 1980’s.
The team was tired of playing at Busch Stadium,
also home of the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB). After
the 1987 season, the Cardinals moved to Arizona,
and Sun Devil Stadium. Prior to the team's first
season at Sun Devil Stadium, more renovations were
completed at the stadium. Over 1,000 seats were
added, along with an athletic complex on the south
end of the stadium, a scoreboard, and four video
boards. In 1989, a three-story, 60,000 square-foot
building was constructed atop the upper deck on
the west side, that contains two 30-suite levels,
a modern press box, and eight additional private
suites. Today, Sun Devil Stadium has over 72,000
seats. The main grandstand is in the shape of a
horseshoe. Additional seating is located in the
south end zone. The video/scoreboards are located
beyond the south endzone. Fans who attend games
at Sun Devil Stadium, receive outstanding views
of the surrounding area. Currently the Cardinals
have new retractable roof stadium under construction
that they plan to move into for the 2006 NFL season.
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Construction
Began: 1958
Opened: October 4, 1958 (ASU), September 12,
1988 (Cardinals)
Cost: $1 Million
Architect: Unknown |
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