University of Connecticut Athletics
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Field Surface | AstroTurf OPS |
| Location | Jim Calhoun Way Storrs, CT 06269 |
Learn more about the new stadium project
Elliot Ballpark becomes the new home of the Huskies in 2021 after the Huskies previously played at J.O. Christian Field from 1968-2019. Elliot Ballpark is named after Doug Elliot, a UConn baseball player from 1979-82 who was named Lawrence R. Panciera MVP during his playing career, and his family (wife, Sheila, and children, Doug and Jaclyn) for their support of the stadium project and the UConn baseball program.
The field’s dimensions are 330’ down the left field line, 400’ to straight-away centerfield and 330’ down the line in right field.
The entire field is covered in AstroTurf OPS and allows the Huskies to practice and play in a variety of weather conditions.
Elliot Ballpark features 1,351 seating capacity that features both seatback and bleacher seating behind home plate and along the first and third base lines. There will also be additional seating on the large berm area that extends all the way down the right field line. The Matt Barnes bullpen features three turf mounds for the Huskies and is named after 2011 UConn All-American and current Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes. The visiting bullpen contains turf mounds and one dirt mound the Huskies can use prior to traveling to ballparks with dirt mounds. The press box features radio and TV booths, along with space for PA/Scoring and the press. Elliot Ballpark also features a video/scoreboard in right field lights that will allow playing of night games for first time in program history
The Huskies will also have their new player’s locker room, lounge and coaches’ offices in the new Rizza Family Performance Center, adjacent to Elliot Ballpark down the left field line. Five batting and pitching tunnels, an athletic training room and strength and conditioning area will also be featured in the Performance Center. There will also be a room that the team can utilize for meals and film.
Directions
From Bradley International Airport: The University of Connecticut campus is approximately 45 minutes driving time from the airport. Take I-91 South to I-291 East to I-84 East to exit 68. Off the exit take a right on Rte. 195 South and follow signs to the University. Once on campus take a right on North Eagleville Road. At the second stoplight, take a left onto Hillside Road. At the third stop sign take a right onto Jim Calhoun Way. J.O. Christian Field will be on your right.
From Hartford: The University of Connecticut campus is approximately 30 minutes driving time from the city of Hartford. Take I-84 East to exit 68. Off the exit take a right onto Rte. 195 South and follow signs to the University (approx. 7 miles). Once on campus take a right onto North Eagleville Road. At the second stoplight, take a left onto Hillside Road. At the third stop sign take a right onto Jim Calhoun Way. J.O. Christian Field will be on your right.
From Boston: The University of Connecticut campus is approximately 1.5 hours from Boston. From the Mass Pike, take I-84 West to exit 68. Off the exit take a left on Rte. 195 South and follow signs to the University. Once on campus take a right onto North Eagleville Road. At the second stoplight, take a left onto Hillside Road. At the third stop sign take a right onto Jim Calhoun Way. J.O. Christian Field will be on your right.
From Providence: The University of Connecticut is approximately one and one quarter hour from Providence. From Rte. 295 take exit 5-6, following signs to Hartford. Take Rte. 6 West to Rte. 101 West to Rte. 44 west. Take a left onto Rte. 195 South. Once on campus take a right onto North Eagleville Road. At the second stoplight take a left onto Hillside Road. At the third stop sign take a right onto Jim Calhoun Way. J.O. Christian Field will be on your right.
From New York: The University of Connecticut is approximately one and one-half to two hours from New York. Take 95 North to 91 North to 84 East. From 84 East take exit 68. Once off the exit take a right onto Rte. 195 south and follow signs to the University (approx. 7 miles). Once on campus, take a right onto North Eagleville Road. At the second stoplight, take a left onto Hillside Road. At the third stop sign take a right onto Jim Calhoun Way. J.O. Christian Field will be on your right.
