San Diego State University is aiming to complete construction on their newest football stadium in time to host their season home opener against Arizona, scheduled for Sept. 3, 2022, and they have already selected eight food vendors that will partner with Aztec Stadium: Batch & Box, Best Pizza & Brew, Cali BBQ, The Crack Shack, Everbowl, Gaglione Brothers, Hodad’s, and The Taco Stand.
Having a variety of food options in a relatively new concept for sports stadiums. In fact, it wasn’t until the early 1980s when nachos and churros were first introduced at San Diego Stadium. The move was so momentous, in fact, it made front page news. Prior to the 1980s, stadiums relied on popcorn, peanuts, and hotdogs to satisfy their fans’ cravings during sporting events.
Recognizing that dining options have become an integral part of the experience, Aztec Stadium secured partnerships with a number of vendors so that fans can enjoy their favorite foods while watching their favorite team compete for the win. Food options range from deserts, New York-style Pizza, Soul Food, cheesesteaks, and even healthy options for any fitness-focused fans.
Construction on Aztec Stadium broke ground on Aug. 17, 2020, with an expected completion date on Sept. 22. San Diego downtown real estate has become of growing interest as the city continues to cater to Life and Science students looking for future careers in the field. San Diego State’s investment in a new stadium designed to host major events with more guests in attendance could add to the growing local economy, and investors are well aware of this.
The first seat in the stadium is expected to be placed by mid-December, a major milestone for the developers. Some 32,999 seats will be placed following the reaching of the milestone. The focus will then shift to digging the field out between January and February, and doing the playing surface between March and April. Despite some minor setbacks, developers are optimistic that construction will be completed by opening day.