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Autzen Stadium

Oregon Ducks · Eugene, USA

NCAA Football american_football stadium active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Oregon Ducks
Capacity
54,000
Year Built
1967
Surface
artificial turf
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Autzen Stadium

Autzen Stadium

Planning a pilgrimage to watch the Ducks take flight? You'll find yourself at one of college football's most intimidating venues, nestled just a short walk from the University of Oregon's scenic campus in Eugene. Since opening its gates in 1967, this open-air arena has evolved into a Big Ten powerhouse destination, with ongoing renovations transforming it into the thunderous 54,000-60,000 seat cauldron you'll experience today—though don't be surprised when the actual crowd swells well beyond official numbers on big game days.

What makes Autzen special isn't just the sea of green and yellow that fills the stands, but its reputation for creating an absolutely deafening atmosphere that leaves opposing teams rattled. The stadium's relatively compact design traps sound in ways that make it feel far larger than its capacity suggests, earning it a spot among college football's toughest road venues. Whether you're a die-hard Oregon fan or simply a football enthusiast checking stadiums off your bucket list, arriving early to soak in the pre-game energy along the Willamette River setting is an absolute must.

Historic moments
1967
Autzen Stadium Opening Game - Oregon vs. Colorado
28,500 attendance
Other
1994
Oregon vs. Washington - Kenny Wheaton's Game
44,282 attendance
Other
2007
Oregon vs. Michigan
59,277 attendance
Other
2010
Oregon vs. Stanford
59,063 attendance
Other
2013
Oregon vs. Washington
59,816 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 20p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 25p