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Santa Clara Today
By the People, for the People
Stanford Softball's New Stadium Finally Ready for Home Games
After permit issues, the Cardinal will host seven games at their $50 million facility this weekend.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Stanford Softball's new $50 million stadium is finally ready to host home games after the program previously faced permit issues that forced them to relocate the opening weekend tournament. The Cardinal will now host seven of the 10 games at their new stadium, with the remaining three at Santa Clara. The upgraded facility includes significant improvements to the fan and student-athlete experience, with new premium seating, team facilities, and more.
Why it matters
The opening of Stanford's new softball stadium is an important milestone for the program, providing a state-of-the-art home venue for the team. The permit issues that initially prevented the Cardinal from hosting games at the new facility had caused disruption and inconvenience for the players, coaches, and fans. The resolution of these issues allows Stanford to showcase its upgraded facilities and provide the team a true home-field advantage.
The details
After initially failing to receive a temporary occupancy permit from the County of Santa Clara, Stanford has now resolved the outstanding issues and will host seven of the 10 games in this weekend's tournament at its new $50 million softball stadium. The upgraded facility includes significant improvements such as private party decks, concessions, merchandise booths, expanded seating capacity, and over 4,000 square feet of designated team space with new locker rooms, player lounges, and training facilities.
- Stanford opened its new softball stadium at the start of the 2026 season on February 5, 2026.
- The Cardinal were initially unable to host games at the new stadium due to permit issues, forcing them to relocate the opening weekend tournament.
- On February 20, 2026, Stanford announced it had resolved the permit issues and would now host seven of the 10 tournament games at its new stadium.
The players
Stanford Softball
The Stanford University softball team, which is now able to host games at its new $50 million stadium after resolving permit issues.
County of Santa Clara
The local government entity that was responsible for issuing the temporary occupancy permit for Stanford's new softball stadium.
Vance Brown Builders
The construction company that worked on the project to build Stanford's new softball stadium.
What’s next
If Stanford is unable to resolve the remaining permit issues by this weekend, the Cardinal will not host games at their new stadium again until the weekend of March 6, when they are scheduled to face Pittsburgh.
The takeaway
The opening of Stanford's new $50 million softball stadium, despite the initial permit challenges, represents an important upgrade for the program that will enhance the experience for players, coaches, and fans. The university's ability to quickly resolve the issues and bring the team home showcases its commitment to providing top-notch facilities for its student-athletes.
