Between the Hedges
Privet hedges surround the playing field since 1929 — seeing a game 'between the hedges' is a rite of passage. Athens is one of the best college towns in America. Uga the bulldog patrols the sidelines.
Uga the English Bulldog mascot on the sideline, framed by the historic hedges
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, United States. The 93,033-seat stadium is the ninth-largest American football stadium in the NCAA, and the 15th-largest such stadium in the world. Games played there are said to be played "between the hedges" due to the field being surrounded by privet hedges, which have been a part of the design of the stadium since it opened in 1929. The current generation of hedges were planted in 2024 after the originals were taken out to accommodate the soccer tournaments for the 1996 Summer Olympics. The stadium is often considered one of college football's "best, loudest, and most intimidating atmospheres".
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Upcoming
Georgia Bulldogs
Affiliate · Fanatics
Venue
Sanford Stadium
Plan Your Trip
Fly into Atlanta (ATL) and drive ~70 miles. Athens fills completely on game days — book early.