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Sanford Stadium

“Between the Hedges”

Georgia Bulldogs
6.7Passport Score
1929Opened
92,746Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
2Check-ins
The basics

About Sanford Stadium

Home of the Georgia Bulldogs, known as Between the Hedges.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
Between the Hedges
Location
Athens
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
Rated by fans

How fans rate it

6.7Passport Score

1 fan ratings · 2 check-ins

Atmosphere7.7
Attractions4.6
Access7.6
Concessions7.2
Neighborhood6.6
Facility6.7
Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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IntroductionsIconic

Bulldogs Take the Field

Watch the Bulldogs burst onto the field between the hedges to Glory, Glory.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Go Dawgs!

"Go Dawgs!" chants echo throughout Sanford Stadium before kickoff and throughout the game.

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Songs & MusicIconic

Glory Glory

The Redcoat Band leads fans in singing "Glory, Glory" after touchdowns and victories.

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Special EventsIconic

Light Up Sanford

Fans illuminate Sanford Stadium with cellphone lights during night games.

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PerformersIconic

Redcoat Band Halftime

Halftime performances from the Redcoat Band — the soundtrack of Sanford Stadium.

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RitualsIconic

Ring the Chapel Bell

Celebrate a Georgia victory by ringing the historic Chapel Bell on campus.

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PerformersIconic

Uga Mascot

Uga — Georgia’s live bulldog mascot on the sideline, one of college football’s great traditions.

Architecture

Bridge Overlook

The bridge overlook above Sanford Stadium — a classic Athens vantage point for gameday photos and atmosphere.

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Architecture

Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall

Georgia athletics heritage hall with championship trophies, Uga history, and Bulldog artifacts.

Architecture

Sanford Stadium

Home of the Georgia Bulldogs — Between the Hedges, one of college football’s most iconic venues.

Architecture

Sanford Stadium Hedges

The famous hedges surrounding Sanford Stadium’s field — the green walls that define Georgia football.

History

Georgia Football Hall of Fame

Program hall of fame honoring the greatest Bulldogs of all time.

History

National Championship Recognition

Recognition of Georgia’s national championships — modern dynasty glory Between the Hedges.

History

Retired Jersey Number Recognition

Honors Georgia’s retired jersey numbers — the legends whose numbers will never be worn again.

Experience

Between the Hedges

Between the Hedges — the phrase and feeling of playing (and watching) Georgia football in Athens.

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Historic Marker

Chapel Bell

Historic campus bell students ring after Bulldog wins — a postgame pilgrimage from Sanford Stadium.

Rituals

Dawg Walk

Dawg Walk — Georgia’s player walk through a roaring sea of red and black before kickoff.

Displays

Georgia Football Championships

Displays celebrating Georgia’s championship eras — the hardware and banners of Bulldog greatness.

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Rituals

Redcoat Band

Georgia’s Redcoat Marching Band — the sound of Saturdays Between the Hedges.

Signature

Tate Center Gameday Area

The Tate Center gameday area — a hub of Bulldog energy just steps from Sanford Stadium.

Historic Marker

Uga Memorials

Memorials honoring Uga — Georgia’s legendary live bulldog mascot and one of sports’ most famous animals.

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Statue

Uga Statue

Bronze of Uga, Georgia’s iconic white English bulldog mascot — a Sanford Stadium photo stop.

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Statue

Vince Dooley Statue

Bronze of Coach Vince Dooley, who built Georgia into a national power and led the 1980 title team.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. 1929-present
    Georgia BulldogsNCAAF
Getting there

Plan your visit

Address

Athens

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Game Day in the app

Live crowd-updated map with parking prices, gates, bars and restrooms, plus bag policy and tailgate planning.

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In their words

Fan reviews

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