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
Image Credit: Christy Radecic
Awards
2023 Best Projects Award - Sports/Entertainment Category - Engineering News-Record - California