History
Funded largely by pre-sold ticket scrip, the stadium was built in under six months and opened on October 21, 1950, with nearly 36,000 seats. It was renamed in 1988 for Amos Alonzo Stagg, who had donated the land and ended his head-coaching career at Pacific.
After Pacific dropped football following the 1995 season, the stadium was used little apart from soccer and high school games. The university closed it in 2012, and demolition began in February 2014 to make room for new tennis, soccer and field hockey facilities.
Why it matters: Stockton's largest stadium and the home of Pacific football for 45 seasons.
Timeline
- October 21, 1950Opening[1]
The stadium opened for Pacific's home opener after less than six months of construction.
- 1995
Pacific ended its football program after the 1995 season.
- February 26, 2012Closed[1]
The university closed the stadium pending a feasibility study.
- February 24, 2014
Demolition began to make way for new athletic facilities.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1,2] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Cleared for university athletic facilities including a tennis center and field hockey/soccer fields[1,2] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Pacific Tigers | NCAA · 1950–1995 |
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Venue facts
| Official name | Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pacific Memorial Stadium (1950–1988); Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium |
| Location | University of the Pacific campus, Stockton, California |
| Venue type | Stadium |
| Sports | Football, Soccer |
| Level | NCAA |
| Opened | October 21, 1950[1,2] |
| Last used for sports | February 26, 2012[1] |
| Demolished | 2014[1,2] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Original capacity | 35,975[1] |
| Final capacity | 28,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Owner / operator | University of the Pacific |
| Closure | Pacific discontinued football after 1995, leaving the stadium largely unused. |
Documented details
- Ronaldo scored six goals here in Brazil's 8-2 friendly win over Honduras in 1997.[1]
Sources
- Stagg Memorial Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, opened, teams
- University of the Pacific's stadium to be torn down, CapRadio. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: current land use, demolished, 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)
- Demolition start: Wikipedia says removal began Feb. 24, 2014; CapRadio (same day) said demolition would begin in March 2014.
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