Stanford Cardinal softball team set a new NCAA single-game attendance record with 13,207 fans at Stanford Stadium during their game against California. Although they faced a 10-8 defeat, the significant turnout highlighted the excitement surrounding the Big Swing matchup. This attendance surpassed the previous record of 12,566 set during the Women’s College World Series in 2024 and the latest regular-season high of 9,259. The Cardinal continues to play its home games at Stanford Stadium due to ongoing renovations at their usual stadium. With this loss, Stanford now holds a 19-3 home record this season.

By the Numbers
  • New single-game attendance record: 13,207 fans.
  • Previous record: 12,566 attendees during the 2024 Women’s College World Series.
State of Play
  • Stanford's cumulative attendance has seen five games with over 1,000 fans this season.
  • Despite the loss, the Cardinal maintains a strong home record of 19-3.
What's Next

Next week, Stanford will play an away game against Sacramento State on Tuesday. Following that, they will return to Stanford Stadium for a three-game series against Virginia starting Friday evening, with a live stream available on ACC Network Extra.

Bottom Line

The record-breaking event showcases the growing popularity of Stanford softball, setting a benchmark not only for attendance but also igniting enthusiasm for future games. The home crowd's support underlines the engagement of fans, which is essential as the tournament approach looms closer.