The Capistrano (California) district has begun construction of a $21.5 million stadium at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
The Orange County Register reports that the facility will replace the school’s old stadium — already demolished — with a modern athletic facility featuring new bleachers, a press box with elevator access, updated concession and ticket booths, team rooms and a weight room.
The stadium will also have a resurfaced and striped track, improved fencing and a modern sound system.
The project covers about 6 acres on the northwestern side of the 42-acre high school campus.
Bleacher capacity will increase from 1,886 people to 2,750 to accommodate larger crowds for football games, future graduation ceremonies and band competitions. The home-side bleachers, on the south side of the stadium, will grow from 1,312 seats to 2,000 and include a new press box. The visitor bleachers, on the north side, will increase from 574 to 750 seats.
Construction of the stadium is slated for completion by May 2026.
