LaVell Edwards Stadium

LaVell Edwards Stadium
Interior view during a football game, 2016
Provo
Location in the United States
Provo
Location in Utah
Interactive map of LaVell Edwards Stadium
Former namesCougar Stadium
(1964–2000)
Address1700 N Canyon Rd
LocationBrigham Young University
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Coordinates40°15′29″N 111°39′18″W / 40.258°N 111.655°W / 40.258; -111.655
OwnerBrigham Young University
OperatorBrigham Young University
Capacity62,073 (2024–present)

Former capacity:

List
    • 63,470 (2011-23)
    • 63,725 (2010)
    • 64,045 (2003–09)
    • 65,000 (1982–2002)
    • 35,000 (1968–81)
    • 28,812 (1964–67)
SurfaceNatural grass
Record attendance66,247 (1993)
(vs. Notre Dame)
Public transit UVX
(at BYU Stadium station)
Construction
Broke groundOctober 1963
OpenedOctober 2, 1964 (1964-10-02)
ArchitectFred L. Markham
Tenants
BYU Cougars football (NCAA) (1964–present)
BYU Cougars track and field (1964–1981)
Website
byucougars.com/stadium

LaVell Edwards Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the Western United States, on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the BYU Cougars, a member of the Big 12 Conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Opened as "Cougar Stadium" in 1964, its seating capacity is 62,073. It is the largest football stadium in the Big 12 by capacity.

The natural grass playing field is conventionally aligned north–south at an elevation of 4,649 feet (1,417 m) above sea level, with the press box along the west sideline.