Pac-12 Stadium Guide

Valley Children's Stadium

The essentials

Valley Children's Stadium facts
Team	Fresno State Bulldogs
Location	Fresno, CA
Opened	1980
Capacity	41,031 (2nd in the Pac-12)
Surface	Artificial turf
Roof	Open air
Elevation	336 ft

Among the 8 Pac-12 stadiums

Capacity2nd largest
Age5th oldest
Elevation6th highest

Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.

Fresno State at Valley Children's Stadium

Record105-42since 2001

Win rate71.4%147 games

Biggest win66-0vs Incarnate Word, 2017

Next game hereBoise StateOct 10, 2026

Latest results here

W Rice 38-24 Sep 26, 2026
W Sacramento State 49-3 Sep 12, 2026
L Utah State 17-28 Nov 22, 2025
W Wyoming 24-3 Nov 15, 2025
L San Diego State 0-23 Oct 25, 2025

From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.

The other Pac-12 stadiums

Albertsons Stadium Boise State · Boise, ID · 36,387
Canvas Stadium Colorado State · Fort Collins, CO · 36,500
Reser Stadium Oregon State · Corvallis, OR · 43,363
Snapdragon Stadium San Diego State · San Diego, CA · 35,000
Bobcat Stadium (TX) Texas State · San Marcos, TX · 30,000
Maverik Stadium Utah State · Logan, UT · 25,513
Gesa Field Washington State · Pullman, WA · 32,952

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Valley Children's Stadium: the Fresno State home guide

Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA is home to Fresno State football. It opened in 1980 and seats 41,031, the 2nd largest stadium in the Pac-12, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Fresno State is 105-42 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Fresno State team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Pac-12 this week round-up.

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Frequently asked questions

What stadium does Fresno State play in?

Fresno State plays home games at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA.

What is the capacity of Valley Children's Stadium?

Valley Children's Stadium holds 41,031, the 2nd largest in the Pac-12. It opened in 1980 and plays on artificial turf.

What is Fresno State's record at Valley Children's Stadium?

Fresno State is 105-42 in 147 games at Valley Children's Stadium since 2001 (71.4% wins). The biggest win in that span was 66-0 over Incarnate Word in 2017.