Reser Stadium

Reser Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the northwest United States, on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The home of the Oregon State Beavers of the Pac-12 Conference, it opened in 1953 as Parker Stadium and was renamed in 1999.

Reser Stadium
View from southeast end zone in 2023
Corvallis
Location in the United States
Corvallis
Location in Oregon
Former namesParker Stadium
(1953–June 1999)
Address2600 SW Western Blvd
LocationOregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44.559°N 123.281°W / 44.559; -123.281
OwnerOregon State University
OperatorOregon State University
Capacity35,548 (2023–present)

Former capacity:

List
    • 26,407 (2021-2022)
    • 43,363 (2017–2021)
    • 45,674 (2007–2015)
    • 43,300 (2005–2006)
    • 35,362 (1990–2004)
    • 40,593 (1967–1989)
    • 33,000 (1965–1966)
    • 28,000 (1958–1964)
    • 25,000 (1953–1957)
SurfaceFieldTurf (2005–present)

Former surfaces:

List
    • AstroTurf (1999–2004)
    • All-Pro Turf (1984–1998)
    • AstroTurf (1969–1983)
    • Natural grass (1953–1968)
Construction
Broke groundSeptember 1952
OpenedNovember 14, 1953 (1953-11-14)
Renovated2005, 2007, 2016, 2021-23
Expanded1958, 1965, 1967, 2005
Construction cost$1 million
($10.9 million in 2022)
$80 million (2005 renovation)
ArchitectMoffatt, Nichol & Taylor
HNTB (renovations)
General contractorWall, Bertram and Sanford
Tenants
Oregon State Beavers (NCAA)
(1953–present)
Website
osubeavers.com/reser-stadium

Renovations for a new southwest grandstand decreased the seating capacity to 35,548 starting with the 2023 season. The FieldTurf playing field runs northwest to southeast, at an approximate elevation of 240 feet (73 m) above sea level, with the press box above the grandstand on the southwest sideline.

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