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Royal Blue
The stadium becomes a sea of royal blue during every home game.
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1964Opened
63,470Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About LaVell Edwards Stadium
Provo football stadium named after legendary BYU coach LaVell Edwards.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- LES
- Location
- Provo, UT
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Cougarettes
The nationally renowned Cougarettes perform before games and at halftime.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Rise and Shout
Fans sing "Rise and Shout, the Cougars are Out!" after scores and victories.
Architecture
Cougar Plaza
The entrance areas create fan gathering spaces.
Architecture
Provo Canyon Views
The nearby mountains create a unique stadium setting.
Architecture
The Big House of the West
One of the largest and most iconic stadiums in the western United States.
Architecture
Utah Valley Views
The stadium overlooks the surrounding valley.
Architecture
Wasatch Mountain Views
The stadium provides one of the most scenic views in college football with Utah mountains surrounding the venue.
History
1984 National Championships
Celebrates BYU's undefeated championship season.
History
BYU Cougars Retired Numbers
Honors BYU football legends including Ty Detmer and others.
History
BYU Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
History
Jim McMahon
Honors the BYU quarterback and NFL star.
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LaVell Edwards
Honors the legendary coach and stadium namesake.
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National Championships
Celebrates BYU's 1984 national championship.
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Ty Detmer
Celebrates the Heisman Trophy quarterback.
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Ty Detmer Heisman
Celebrates BYU's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
Experience
BYU Cougars Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
Experience
Cosmo the Cougar
The mascot experience.
Experience
Honorary Y
The famous BYU campus symbol.
Experience
Rise Up
Fan identity celebrating BYU football.
Displays
BYU Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Cougar legends and contributors.
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Statue
Cosmo Statue
Sculpture of Cosmo the Cougar — a favorite photo stop before entering LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Rituals
Cougar Canyon
BYU’s student section — Cougar Canyon — stands all game and fuels the royal-blue roar inside LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Rituals
Cougar Marching Band
The Cougar Marching Band performs pregame and halftime shows and leads “Rise and Shout” as the bowl fills.
Rituals
Cougar Walk
Player arrival tradition.
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Statue
LaVell Edwards Statue
Bronze of legendary coach LaVell Edwards, who led BYU for 29 seasons and won the 1984 national championship.
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Historic Marker
Legacy Plaza
Commemorative plaza honoring BYU football history, from LaVell Edwards’s era to modern Cougar championships.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1964-presentBYU CougarsNCAAF
Getting there
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