McConnell Family Stadium
McConnell Family Stadium, formerly Gannon University Field, is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States on the campus of Gannon University.
Gannon Field | |
| Former names | Gannon University Field (2001 - 2015) |
|---|---|
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Owner | Gannon University |
| Operator | Gannon University |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
| Surface | Fieldturf |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Tenants | |
| Gannon Golden Knights (NCAA) Erie Commodores FC (NPSL) (2013; 2016–pres) | |
Overview
The artificial surface field is used by several Gannon University sports teams, including: football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball. Movable stands provide for a maximum seating of 2,500 spectators.
Gannon University Field opened during the spring of 2001. It was renamed McConnell Family Stadium on September 11, 2015, in honor of a donation made by Gannon University Class of 1970 alumnus Dennis McConnell. The Gannon University women's lacrosse team was the first to play on the field.[1]
References
- "McConnell Family Stadium". Gannon University. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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