Chet Anderson Stadium
View of the stadium in 2024 | |
| Full name | Chet Anderson Stadium |
|---|---|
| Address | Bemidji, Minnesota U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°29′01″N 94°52′20″W / 47.48361°N 94.87222°W |
| Owner | Bemidji State University |
| Operator | Bemidji State Beavers |
| Type | Stadium |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Current use | Football Soccer |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1939 |
| Opened | 27 September 1940 |
| Tenants | |
| Bemidji State Beavers men's football, women's soccer | |
| Website | |
| bsubeavers.com | |
Chet Anderson Stadium is the home football stadium of Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota.[1]
In 1939, a federal grant enabled Bemidji State to build new athletic facilities. The first game held was against Concordia College, Moorhead on September 27, 1940. Through various expansions over the years, the capacity currently sits at 5,000.[2]
On October 5, 1996, the stadium was officially renamed in honor of Chester Anderson, head football coach from 1955 to 1965.[3]
References
- ^ Borg, Zach; SMSU Athletics (September 15, 2024). "SMSU blanked at Bemidji State". Dakota News Now. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "Facilities: Chet Anderson Stadium". BSU Beavers. Bemidji State University.
- ^ Friez, Micah (August 13, 2022). "WHAT'S IN A NAME: 'The Chet' pays homage to an iconic coach". Bemidji Pioneer. Retrieved February 18, 2025 – via BSU Alumni Foundation.