Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl is a premier 12,414-seat indoor arena built directly into a canyon hillside on the San Diego State University campus. Opened in 1997, the venue occupies the historic site of the original Aztec Bowl stadium, which operated from 1936 to 1967, and retains visible sections of the stadium's original concrete bleachers and stone walls as architectural reminders of its storied past. The arena's flexible configuration makes it ideal for diverse events, scaling from intimate 3,000-seat gatherings to concert capacities exceeding 12,800. Its distinctive open-air concourse design allows attendees to experience San Diego's climate while enjoying arena-type programming. The venue has hosted major touring acts including Linkin Park, Van Halen, Lady Gaga, Kiss, and Metallica, alongside theatrical productions like Cirque du Soleil. Beyond concerts, Viejas Arena serves as home to San Diego State basketball, professional volleyball, graduations, and cultural events. The facility features a state-of-the-art $2.3 million center-hung Daktronics scoreboard with advanced sound capabilities that maintain clarity across the venue. Its 12-zone audio system allows customized sound configurations for different event types and seating arrangements, ensuring optimal acoustics whether the entire arena or select sections are in use.