Details for Sanford Stadium, Athens

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Sanford Stadium is the fifth largest college stadium in the USA with a capacity of 92,020. It has recently undergone a $25m million renovation project to increase the capacity to this size. This renovation was completed in 2003.

During the 1996 Atlanta Olympics the Sanford stadium was used for the medal stage for the football (soccer) event.

An image of the Sanford stadium from the air (taken from peersonaudio.com)

Submitted By: starms on 2004-03-23

From Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta
Get directions to I-285 south and/or east. Go approximately 17 miles and exit onto I-20 east for approximately 20 miles. Exit right at Conyers (Highway 138, Exit 42). Turn left at top of ramp (Hwy 138). Continue for approximately 20 miles where Hwy 138 will merge into Hwy. 78 east. Continue on 78 east for approximately 15 miles and turn right onto Highway 316. Go approximately 4-5 miles until you reach the Athens Bypass (Loop 10). Turn right (southbound). Continue on Loop 10. Take College Station Road Exit and turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Go over the railroad track and turn right at the light.

From Atlanta on I-85
Take I-85 North. Exit right onto Highway 316 at Exit 41. Proceed on highway 316 approximately 35-40 miles. Exit right onto the Athens Bypass (Loop 10) southbound. Continue on Loop 10. Take College Station Road Exit and turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Go over the railroad track and turn right at the light.

From Augusta on I-20
Take I-20 west from Augusta and exit onto Highway 78 (north and/or west). Continue on Highway 78 to Athens. Turn left onto the Athens Bypass (Loop 10) southbound (signs to Watkinsville). Exit right at College Station Rd. Turn right at bottom of the ramp. Go over the railroad track and turn right at the light.

From Birmingham, Ala. on I-20
Take I-20 east from Birmingham. Exit right at Conyers (Highway 138, Exit 42). Turn left at top of ramp (Hwy 138). Continue for approximately 20 miles where Hwy 138 will merge into Hwy. 78 east. Continue on 78 east for approximately 15 miles and turn right onto Highway 316. Go approximately 4-5 miles until you reach the Athens Bypass (Loop 10). Turn right (southbound). Continue on Loop 10. Take College Station Road Exit and turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Go over the railroad track and turn right at the light.

From Greenville, S.C. on I-85
Take I-85 South. Exit at the Carnesville-Athens Exit (Hwy. 106). Turn left, go over interstate and proceed on Hwy 106 thru Carnesville; approx. 1 mile after Carnesville take the left fork at a convenience store and continue on Hwy 106 to Ila and on to Athens. Hwy 106 will become North Ave. as you enter Athens; continue on North Ave. into downtown Athens area where you will cross over Oconee river bridge; proceed up hill to the 1st traffic light and turn left on Thomas street. Continue down Thomas which becomes East Campus Rd. The stadium is on your right.