San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium

Team

Architect

Gensler

Contractor

Clark Construction

Stats

PROJECT TYPE

Sports

COMPLETION

2022

PROJECT SIZE

650,000 ft²

MKA ROLE

Structural Engineer

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium

This 35,000-seat, multi-purpose venue anchors San Diego State University’s new Mission Valley campus and serves as home to the university’s football and soccer teams. The facility also hosts the San Diego FC of Major League Soccer and San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. MKA worked closely with the geotechnical engineer to develop a ground improvement program to reduce seismic demands and foundation costs.
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
Exterior twilight view of the illuminated signage mounted to San Diego State University’s Snapdragon Stadium, with a staircase leading to the entrance and surrounding palms trees and landscaping
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
Field-level twilight view of the empty stands at San Diego State University’s Snapdragon Stadium featuring mounted field lighting and the team’s logo on the midfield turf
San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium

Awards

2023 Best Projects Award - Sports/Entertainment Category - Engineering News-Record - California

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