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(Redirected from Gannon University Stadium) Stadium in Pennsylvania, USA
McConnell Family Stadium
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.

References

  1. "McConnell Family Stadium". Gannon University. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. Fernandes, Victor (September 12, 2015). "Gannon names multipurpose field McConnell Family Stadium". Erie Times-News. Retrieved April 5, 2024.

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