McConnell Family Stadium
Gannon Field
Former namesGannon University Field (2001 - 2015)
LocationErie, Pennsylvania
OwnerGannon University
OperatorGannon University
Capacity2,500
SurfaceFieldturf
Opened2001
Tenants
Gannon Golden Knights (NCAA)
Erie Commodores FC (NPSL) (2013; 2016–pres)

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.

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

  1. "McConnell Family Stadium". Gannon University. Retrieved July 29, 2018.

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