Stadium Name: | McConnell Family Stadium |
Location: | Erie, Pennsylvania |
Opened: | 2001 |
Owner: | Gannon University |
Operator: | Gannon University |
Surface: | Fieldturf |
Former Names: | Gannon University Field (2001 - 2015) |
Tenants: | Gannon Golden Knights (NCAA) Erie Commodores FC (NPSL) (2013; 2016–pres) |
Seating Capacity: | 2,500 |
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.
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] [2]