La Sierra High Opened Campus Stadium in Riverside
The new facility ended 55 years of the school playing varsity football at off-campus venues.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Football
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La Sierra High School opened its new on-campus football stadium on August 22, 2026. The construction project provides the football program with its first home field after decades of playing at off-campus sites.
Why it matters
The Alvord Unified School District prioritized the stadium construction to modernize athletic facilities and provide a dedicated home for the Eagles football team. The project was made possible by voter support for district-wide facility improvements.
The stadium project received $20 million from a $246 million bond. The team currently holds a 4-1 record, including a recent 36-20 victory over San Bernardino.
The players
La Sierra High School
This educational institution in Riverside is the home of the Eagles football program.
Alvord Unified School District
This school district oversees facility planning and funding for schools in the Riverside area.
The details
Phase I of the project delivered a turf field, an all-weather track, and LED lighting in time for the 2026 season opener. While the current venue utilizes temporary bleachers, future development plans include permanent seating and a press box.
Timeline
November 2022: Voters approved the Measure J bond for district improvements.
August 22, 2026: The new football facility opened for the season.
September 24, 2026: La Sierra High School defeated San Bernardino 36-20.
Season Trajectory
The opening of an on-campus stadium shifts the long-term identity of the Eagles program by ending a 55-year reliance on off-campus venues. This development creates a new competitive home-field advantage that could impact the team's standing within the district.
The Eagles program currently maintains a 4-1 record, a significant improvement since the team's last winning season in 2014. The transition to a home field provides fans and players with a permanent venue for future district matchups.
The takeaway
Providing students with modern, on-campus facilities can revitalize long-standing athletic programs. Local voters play a key role in these improvements by supporting bonds that fund major infrastructure upgrades for community schools.
What happens next
Phase II of the stadium project, which will include the addition of permanent seating and a press box, is the next planned development for the facility.
Further reading
For more news on local athletics, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Bernardino Sun.
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