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Handsome Dan
Handsome Dan, first introduced in 1889, is recognized as the first live college mascot in the United States and remains one of college athletics' most iconic traditions.
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1914Opened
61,500Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Yale Bowl
One of America’s most historic football stadiums and model for early bowl stadium design.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- New Haven
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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The Yale Bowl
The Yale Bowl, opened in 1914, is one of the most historic stadiums in college football and inspired the design of many modern football stadiums.
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Boola Boola
Students, alumni, and fans proudly sing "Boola Boola" after touchdowns and victories.
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Bulldog Walk
The Bulldogs arrive through cheering fans before entering the Yale Bowl.
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Yale Precision Marching Band
The Yale Precision Marching Band performs one of the Ivy League's signature pregame shows.
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Architecture
First Bowl Stadium
Considered the first true "bowl" stadium design.
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Architecture
National Historic Landmark
The venue is recognized for its architectural importance.
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History
1872 Football Origins
Celebrates Yale's role in football history.
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History
Carm Cozza
Honors the legendary Yale coach.
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History
Walter Camp
Honors the "Father of American Football."
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History
Yale Bulldogs Retired Numbers
Honors Yale football legends.
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History
Yale Football Hall of Fame
Honors Bulldogs legends and contributors.
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Experience
The Game
The annual matchup with Harvard is one of sports' greatest rivalries.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1914-presentYale BulldogsNCAAF
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