History and description

It was renamed Steven's Stadium in 1998 in honor of Republican Congressman Stevens, who had championed the stadium project. Stevens Stadium was built to host Santa Clara University football, soccer, and baseball matches. The stadium officially opened on October 6, 1962 with a football match between Santa Clara and Occidental. It was renamed Steven's Stadium in 1998 in honor of Republican Congressman John Stevens, who had championed the stadium project. The stadium, formerly known as Buck Shaw Stadium, was turned into a soccer-specific stadium in 2005 and extensively renovated and expanded at the same time.

The stadium underwent a renovation after the Earthquakes moved out, reducing its capacity to 7,000 seats. It then also changed its name to Stevens Stadium.

The stadium is currently being used for matches of the Santa Clara University team, the Santa Clara Broncos.

How to get to Stevens Stadium

The Steven's Stadium is located on the campus of Santa Clara University in the city of Santa Clara. It is just over 3 miles from downtown San Jose. If arriving from Interstate 880, take the Alameda exit and travel north on the Alameda. The Alameda will automatically turn into El Camino Real. The entrance to the Santa Clara University campus lies on the left side of the road.

If arriving from the I-280, take the I-880 north and follow as above.

Stevens Stadium is located almost across the road from Santa Clara Caltrain Station. The Caltrain runs between San Francisco and Gilroy station approximately every hour.

Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95050

Relevant Internet links

Earthquakes.net - Earthquake news, information, and resources.