# Sharp Softball Stadiums The New Jane Sanders Stadium is Home to the Oregon Ducks By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-sanders-stadium References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/799204/university-of-oregon-jane-sanders-stadium-srg-partnership) & [srgpartnership](http://www.srgpartnership.com/projects/civic-cultural/) The [University of Oregon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-trading-cards) is known for having powerful athletics programs, and the newly opened Jane Sanders Stadium reflects that. Designed with a sharp, aggressive [canopy over the home plate bleachers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport), the softball stadium is a state-of-the-art testament to the brand of the [Oregon Ducks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregon-episcopal-school). The canopy, which is Jane Sanders Stadium's most iconic and notable trait, was designed to look like a bird's wingspan captured in the middle of flight, a reference to the team's nickname: the Ducks. Further, the materials' black and yellow color scheme, coupled with the green of the field itself, is a reference to the Oregon Ducks' jersey colors. Beyond the field, Jane Sanders Stadium includes training facilities for student athletes as well as space for equipment managers and front office executives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aggressive Canopy Design:** There is an opportunity for designers and architects to create unique and visually striking structures, like the bird's wingspan design of Jane Sanders Stadium's canopy. - **Branded Stadium Design:** Sports teams can leverage their brand identity in the design of stadiums, like the black and yellow color scheme of Jane Sanders Stadium that references the Oregon Ducks' jersey colors. - **Integrated Training Facilities:** There is a growing trend of incorporating state-of-the-art training facilities within sports stadiums, providing convenience and accessibility for student athletes, as seen in Jane Sanders Stadium. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative designs for stadium structures that go beyond traditional aesthetics, such as the bird's wingspan canopy at Jane Sanders Stadium. - **Sports Apparel:** Sports apparel brands can collaborate with sports teams to create stadium designs that integrate their brand identity, similar to the black and yellow color scheme at Jane Sanders Stadium. - **Sports Facilities:** Sports facility providers can focus on offering integrated training facilities within stadiums to enhance the overall athletic experience for student athletes, similar to the facilities at Jane Sanders Stadium. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-athletics.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Athletic Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregon-episcopal-school.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Largest American Soccer Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populous-1.md) - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Expansive Airport Roof Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport.md)