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Denny Field (Washington)

Seattle, Washington · Stadium

Denny Field was the University of Washington's football field from 1895 until November 1920, when the team moved to the new Husky Stadium.

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1895
Closed
1920
Today
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History

Washington used Denny Field as its home grounds for about 25 years, compiling an 87-15-13 record and a 59-0-4 home unbeaten streak from 1907 to 1917.

The final game there was a 3-0 loss to Stanford on November 6, 1920. Three weeks later the team opened what became Husky Stadium.

Why it matters: Washington's home through its 1907-1917 unbeaten home streak.

Timeline

  1. November 6, 1920
    Final game[1]

    Washington lost 3-0 to Stanford in the last game at Denny Field.

  2. November 27, 1920
    Husky Stadium opens[1]

    Dartmouth beat Washington 28-7 in the first game at the stadium later known as Husky Stadium.

The site today

Physical statusStatus unknown
Mapped locationApproximate historic location

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Teams & events

Washington Sun DodgersNCAA · 1895–1920

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Venue facts

LocationNE 45th St. and 20th Ave. NE, Seattle, Washington[1]
Venue typeStadium
SportsFootball
LevelNCAA
Opened1895[1]
Last used for sportsNovember 6, 1920[1]
Physical statusStatus unknown
ClosureReplaced by Husky Stadium (1920).

Documented details

  • Washington set an NCAA record 59-0-4 home unbeaten streak from 1907 to 1917.[1]
  • Washington's home record at Denny Field was 87-15-13.[1]

Sources

  1. Denny Field (Washington), Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19
    Supports: address, closed, coordinates, events, opened

Research confidence

Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.

Where sources disagree (1)
  • Wikipedia says the field hosted football from 1895 but also that students proposed moving games to campus before 1901, when games were at Athletic Park.

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