San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
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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 venue anchors the university’s new Mission Valley campus, providing a home for college football with the flexibility for a future professional soccer team. 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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A7071_00_N50_indesign-jpg.webp)
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![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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A7071_00_N48_indesign-768x512.webp)
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![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](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A7071_00_N49_indesign-768x384.webp)
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San Diego State University Snapdragon Stadium
Image Credit: Christy Radecic
Awards
2023 Best Projects Award - Sports/Entertainment Category - Engineering News-Record - California