Stanford Athletics has officially opened the new home for Cardinal softball, Stanford Softball Stadium in 2026.

The upgraded facility includes significant improvements to both the fan and student-athlete experiences. Among the additions are private party decks, concessions and merchandise booths, and a second deck of seating to expand seating capacity from 829 to 1,347 seats, which includes new premium and terrace deck seating options.

For student-athletes, the new stadium offers over 4,000 square feet of designated team space. Included are home and visitor locker rooms, a player lounge, athletic training facilities, video and meeting spaces, as well as on-site equipment and laundry facilities.

In the increasingly competitive world of intercollegiate sports, state-of-the-art facilities are necessary to attract prospective student-athletes and for current student-athletes to maintain their competitive edge. Fans interested in learning more about ways to support capital projects are encouraged to reach out to Adam Schneberger at aschne@stanford.edu. 

Season tickets can be purchased here.

EXPANDED TEAM SPACES

The renovated facility will feature over 4,000 square feet of state-of-the-art team facilities directly accessible from the dugout to enhance the student-athlete experience, including:

• A spacious 1,000-square-foot locker room
• An attached 1,000-square-foot players’ lounge with a dedicated nutrition area
• On-site equipment and training rooms designed to enhance student-athlete preparation and recovery

 

ENHANCED FAN EXPERIENCE

The stadium design prioritizes a more engaging and comfortable experience for fans, with upgraded amenities and expanded media capabilities, including:

• An expansive concourse featuring concession stands, a merchandise booth, and restrooms
• Improved accessibility with the installation of an elevator
• Expanded media facilities to elevate game production and broadcast quality:
  • Dedicated TV and radio broadcast booths
  • A game production booth
  • Press box for media coverage

 

NEW VANTAGE POINTS

Fans will enjoy more seating options and flexibility to enjoy games from a variety of perspectives with the addition of:

• Three additional sections of chairback seats, increasing fixed seating capacity from 829 to approximately 1,300
• Two private party decks, perfect for group celebrations and special events