Mustang Memorial Field Presented by French Hospital

Mustang Memorial Field, 102923, Big West Championship First Round, Hawai'i

Football

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Home to Cal Poly Football as well as Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Mustang Memorial Field presented by Dignity Health French Hospital at Alex G. Spanos Stadium is named in honor of Cal Poly alumnus, philanthropist, and sportsman Alex Spanos. Named in honor of Cal Poly alumnus, philanthropist and sportsman Alex Spanos, the stadium is experiencing a phased renovation that will eventually expand its capacity to 22,000 seats.

Inaugurated November 2006 | Opening Date: 1935

Originally opened 90 years ago in 1935, the stadium was expanded in 2006 to its current capacity and, following the completion of a $21.5-million renovation, was then renamed Alex G. Spanos Stadium in a pregame ceremony on November 18, 2006.

First Event: Cal Poly vs. Savannah State, November 18, 2006

First Game Result – Cal Poly 55-0 win over Savannah State

Facility Playing Surface – Sports Turf (FieldTurf Super Elite Vertex Prime)
Seating Capacity – 11,075 (including eight sky boxes, chairback seating and bleacher seating)

Features:

With picturesque surroundings including Bishop’s Peak and Cerro San Luis to the west, the heart of the Cal Poly campus to the east and Mustang Memorial Plaza to the south, Alex G. Spanos Stadium is arguably the most scenic location in America to watch football and soccer

8 Sky box suites, 2 coaches offices, Press box
65' x 40' Daktronics videoboard installed during the summer of 2023
Returning Soon: Mustang Memorial Plaza, a remembrance of the victims of the tragic 1960 plane crash in which members of the football team lost their lives. Located at the south entry to the stadium, the plaza is surrounded by individual memorial columns for each of the 18 players and athletic staff members who died in the crash.
- The 18 square columns that vary in height (dependent on the height of each victim) are laid out in a unifying circle that resembles a huddle, and are clad in natural copper, topped with a lamp and display plaques that tell the story of each individual. These individuals become memorialized as eternal Cal Poly fans, welcoming current fans attending various sporting events. Through human touch and weather, each copper column will patina over time. As the main entry for sporting events, the plaza, with its trees, landscaping, stone seating walls and brick donor pavers, also offers a serene social space on non-event days.
A memorial plaque honoring members of the 1960 Cal Poly football team who lost their lives in a plane crash at Toledo Airport was dedicated in June 1967 at what was then called Mustang Stadium.
Cal Poly Partners Plaza: A new addition to Mustang Memorial in 2024 that features a VIP terrace with exclusive seating and catering. As well as expanded food vendors and options for all attendees to enjoy.
Coming Soon: John Madden Football Facility