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About Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium at Bakersfield College is a historic, multi-purpose venue in Bakersfield, California. Opened in 1955, the two-deck stadium hosts football, track, and a variety of events, featuring reserved seating on the lower deck with backs and bucket seats on the upper deck. With a seating capacity of 19,468 and standing room for up to about 24,000, it’s a central hub for college athletics and community events in the city.

Whether you’re here for a high-stakes game, a junior college bowl event, or a traveling show like Drum Corps International RESOUND in 2025, Memorial Stadium blends campus accessibility with mid-state charm. Find practical details below to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining options.

Parking is available on-site with approximately 3,800 spaces to accommodate event crowds. For easy arrival, the campus provides a Memorial Stadium drop-off location and access to GET bus service, alongside Bakersfield College transit options. If you’re visiting from out of town, take advantage of nearby hotels such as the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, Padre Hotel, Best Western Plus Hill House, Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, and Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to streamline your plans.

We’ve got you covered for tickets and logistics—whether you want a quick, straightforward purchase or you’re securing seats for a family night out. Remember, Memorial Stadium remains an active, community-focused venue on the Bakersfield College campus with a rich history of hosting state and regional events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
  • Capacity: 19,468 seated; standing room can bring total to around 24,000.
  • Venue type and history: on Bakersfield College campus, opened 1955, multi-purpose stadium primarily used for football and track; two decks with reserved seating.
  • Seating chart: two-tier stadium with reserved seating; lower deck benches with backs and upper deck bucket seats.
  • Parking: about 3,800 on-site parking spaces around Memorial Stadium.
  • Transit: campus served by Bakersfield College transit options; designated Memorial Stadium drop-off location; GET bus service available.
  • Nearby hotels: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (801 Truxtun Ave), Padre Hotel (1702 18th St), Best Western Plus Hill House (700 Truxtun Ave), Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield (3625 Marriott Dr), Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield (4241 Chester Ln).
  • Notable events: hosted the CCCAA California Junior College Football Title Game in 2019; venue has hosted high school football, junior college bowl games, and Drum Corps International RESOUND in 2025.
  • Renaming/demolition: no demolition or renaming; remains Memorial Stadium.