Reese Stadium

2010 Yale Lacrosse Parking Map

For the 2010 lacrosse season we are asking all patrons, parents, spectators to park in the marked area. Tailgating can be done at your cars. The parking area is subject to change due to weather. In that situation, we request all to park on Central Avenue and Yale Avenue. There will be a parking attendant on site to direct you. Also, you will find that entrances into Reese Stadium have changed due to construction. Please do not enter the construction area at any time. This is a safety precaution.

As a friendly reminder, we do not allow the following into Reese Stadium: pets (of any size), alcohol, firearms, glass bottles, artificial noisemakers, chewing gun, sunflower seeds.

Reese Stadium, built in 1981 and in the process of being renovated thanks to a gift from the Reese family (Photo Gallery), is the home of the men's and women's soccer teams in the fall and the men's and women's lacrosse teams in the spring. It was originally known as the Soccer-Lacrosse Stadium prior to the Reese family's donation. A donation from the Kempner family and an anonymous challenge gift helped move the renovation plans forward in the spring of 2008 (story).

Located between Coxe Cage and the Yale Bowl, Class of 1954 Field, the stadium has a seating capacity of 3,000 and is surrounded by a picturesque view of pine trees. Recent improvements include a new lighting system and Field Turf, which were installed in the winter of 2006-07.

The original lights were installed prior to the 1994 lacrosse season. On April 30, 1994, the Bulldogs played Hofstra in their first night lacrosse game at the stadium. The lights were a gift to the University by the Robert Merrick Foundation.

In addition to serving as the home of the Yale soccer team, the stadium also played host to numerous international soccer teams. It was used as the practice site for the U.S. national squad before its game against Juventus of Italy in June 1991 at the Yale Bowl and by Brazil in the opening game of the U.S. cup in '93. In 1995, the stadium was the main soccer venue for the Special Olympics World Games.

Historic Yale Bowl also has a rich soccer history. Several international matches have been held in the Bowl over the years.

There is an enclosed, two-story press box which can comfortably handle all press and radio requests. However, we ask that requests be made no later than three days prior to a game. Arrangements for visiting radio can be made through the Sports Publicity Office.