McConnell Family Stadium

McConnell Family Stadium
Gannon Field
Former names Gannon University Field
Location Erie, Pennsylvania
Owner Gannon University
Operator Gannon University
Capacity 2,500
Surface Fieldturf
Opened 2001
Tenants
Gannon Golden Knights (NCAA)

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.

Coordinates: 42°07′44″N 80°05′28″W / 42.129000°N 80.091228°W / 42.129000; -80.091228

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