Alex G. Spanos Stadium
Alex G. Spanos Stadium, formerly known as Mustang Stadium, is an 11,075-seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.
History and renovation
Originally opened in 1935,[2] the 8,500-seat stadium was expanded in 2006 to its current capacity. In addition, the stadium was renamed Alex G. Spanos Stadium after Alex Spanos, the owner of the San Diego Chargers, in a ceremony on November 18, 2006.[3] The recognition and subsequent renaming was a result of a $4 million dollar donation to renovate Mustang Stadium by Mr. Spanos. This marked the largest single donation in the school's history.
As of the Summer of 2005, the stadium has been undergoing additional renovation. The project cost is $19,405,000[4] and is expected to further increase the stadium's capacity to 22,000 seats. The work is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2010.
Current tenants
Cal Poly Mustangs football, as well as both the Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer and Cal Poly Mustangs women's soccer teams, play their home games at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. On October 17, 2008, a record 11,075 people saw UC Santa Barbara defeat Cal Poly Mustangs men's soccer 1-0 in double overtime, the third largest crowd in NCAA history for a non-tournament game.[5]
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