Stadium station (San Diego)
| Company type | San Diego Trolley station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 23, 1997 |
| Headquarters | San Diego , United States |
Area served | San Diego State University campus, Mission Valley, San Diego |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Stadium station serves as a stop on the San Diego Trolley's Green Line, situated within the Mission Valley campus of San Diego State University, which also encompasses Snapdragon Stadium. Previously, it provided access to San Diego Stadium until that venue closed in 2020. This elevated facility includes an island platform alongside two side platforms.
History
The station commenced operations on November 23, 1997, coinciding with the Blue Line's extension to Mission San Diego station. Initially named Qualcomm Stadium station, it took its name from the nearby stadium that served as the home field for the NFL's San Diego Chargers. On days with events, it handled significant passenger volumes and functioned primarily as a large-scale park and ride facility during other times.
Following the completion of the Mission Valley East extension, Blue Line service was supplanted by the Green Line on July 10, 2005. At that time, the station underwent reconstruction to elevate its platforms, facilitating level boarding for low-floor trolley vehicles without requiring steps or lifts.
The station's name was updated after June 2017 when Qualcomm's naming rights expired, coinciding with the Chargers relocating away from San Diego.
Closed on November 1, 2020, to allow for the demolition of San Diego Stadium and the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, the station briefly reopened on August 20, 2022, for a preview event before resuming full service on September 3, 2022. Future development plans include creating a new plaza as part of a broader redevelopment of adjacent parking areas.
Station layout
This station consists of two tracks, each served by a side platform, along with a central island platform shared between them. To the east lies a siding track designed to facilitate trains turning back toward Downtown.