Portland State Vikings To Return To Providence Park For Nov. 15th Game vs. Montana
Portland State Athletics Media Release –
The Vikings, who last played a game in the downtown stadium on Oct. 13, 2018, will return to its former home for a single game in 2025, with the potential of future games, as part of a contract between Portland State University and the Portland Timbers.
The Vikings and the Griz will meet on Nov. 15 at Providence Park for a Big Sky Conference matchup. Hillsboro Stadium remains the full-time home of PSU Football.
“I’m thrilled to announce Portland State’s return to the field at Providence Park,” said President Ann Cudd. “PSU is committed to doing what we can to bring vitality to downtown Portland. Vikings Football has always been an exciting fall pastime and playing in the heart of our city opens up new possibilities for connection. I can’t wait for kick off in November and I look forward to the potential for more Vikings Athletics games at Providence Park in the future.”
“Providence Park holds a significant place in the history of Vikings football, and we are excited to welcome their return for the Montana game,” Timbers CEO Heather Davis said. “We look forward to seeing the community come together to support Portland State and another big event in downtown Portland.”
The Viking program has a long history at Providence Park. Portland State called the stadium its home from 1967 through the 2018 season with the exception of the 2000 and 2010 seasons due to renovation projects. During that time it was formerly named Multnomah Stadium, Civic Stadium, PGE Park and JELD-WEN Field.
“Portland State’s connection with downtown Portland runs through its history and that includes Vikings Football,” said Director of Athletics Matt Billings. “We are very happy that we can bring our football team back downtown, have a presence and play a top opponent at Providence Park this fall. We appreciate the partnership with the Portland Timbers.”
The entire 2025 Portland State Football Schedule will be released on Thursday (Feb. 27). Season Ticket Renewals and new season ticket deposits are now available. Contact Malik Thirdgill at [email protected].
PSU HOMECOMING AT PROVIDENCE PARK, NOV. 15
HISTORY
PSU first played football in old Multnomah Stadium in 1949, but did not return until a game on November 25, 1965 against the University of Montana. PSU (then PSC) played Lewis and Clark and Idaho State at the Stadium in 1966, then began playing all of its home games there in 1967. The exception was a game against Weber State that year which was played at Wilson High School.
Portland State used Hillsboro Stadium as its home field in 2000 and 2010, due to the renovations, then for four games in 2018. The Vikings became a full-time tenant there for the 2019 season. PSU continues to be a regular at Hillsboro and will play all other home games there in 2025.
PSU hosted 15 NCAA Division II playoff games at Civic Stadium between 1987 and 1995. During those seasons under Coach Pokey Allen and Coach Tim Walsh, PSU ranked among the leaders in Division II attendance and set the playoff attendance record of 21,079 against Texas A&I. More recently, PSU hosted an FCS Playoff game at Providence Park in 2015.
Portland Timbers media release –
PORTLAND STATE FOOTBALL RETURNS TO PROVIDENCE PARK VS. MONTANA ON NOV. 15
Vikings Football returns to Providence Park for the first time in seven years
PORTLAND, Ore. – Providence Park is set to host a Big Sky Conference football game between Portland State University and the University of Montana this fall on November 15, it was announced today. Vikings football will make its return to its former home, Providence Park, for the first time since October 13, 2018. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.
“Providence Park holds a significant place in the history of Vikings football, and we are excited to welcome their return for the Montana game,” Timbers CEO Heather Davis said. “We look forward to seeing the community come together to support Portland State and another big event in downtown Portland.”
Providence Park was home to Portland State Football from 1967 to 2018, with the exception of the 2000 and 2010 seasons due to stadium renovations. During that time, the stadium was formerly named Multnomah Stadium, Civic Stadium, PGE Park and JELD-WEN Field. The Vikings have since moved to Hillsboro Stadium and will continue to use it as their home field apart from the November 15 game.
“I’m thrilled to announce Portland State’s return to the field at Providence Park,” said President Ann Cudd. “PSU is committed to doing what we can to bring vitality to downtown Portland. Vikings Football has always been an exciting fall pastime and playing in the heart of our city opens up new possibilities for connection. I can’t wait for kick off in November and I look forward to the potential for more Vikings Athletics games at Providence Park in the future.”
In recent years, Providence Park has hosted a range of events outside its standard Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League matches. Stadium concerts returned to Providence Park in 2024, hosting over 30,000 fans for Foo Fighters and Green Day shows last year, with Post Malone and Jelly Roll next up to take the stage on June 28 of this year. Last November 17, the stadium hosted the 2024 PR7s All-Star Tournament, drawing a record-breaking crowd of nearly 5,000 rugby fans. Additionally, Providence Park has hosted graduation ceremonies for Portland State University, Portland Public Schools and more.
“Portland State’s connection with downtown Portland runs through its history and that includes Vikings Football,” said Director of Athletics Matt Billings. “We are very happy that we can bring our football team back downtown, have a presence and play a top opponent at Providence Park this fall. We appreciate the partnership with the Portland Timbers.”