Campanelli Stadium
Can-Am League) 2005–2011 ) 2024–present |
Campanelli Stadium is a stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Brockton Rox baseball team of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). Starting in 2024, it will also be home to the New England Knockouts of the Frontier League (FL).
History
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The stadium, located in Brockton, Massachusetts, opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 4,750 spectators. It was named after Alfred Campanelli, a suburban housing mogul born in Brockton, who donated $2 million to fund a project that would "substantially benefit the people of Brockton."[1]
The main tenant, the Brockton Rox, have used the facility for home games since 2002, competing in three different professional leagues through the 2011 season. Since 2012, the team has competed in the amateur Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Rox hold various family-friendly actives at the park (such as face-painting or fireworks) before or after select games during their season.
In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the
The venue has been used for medium- to large-scale
The stadium has had some issues, including a raccoon infestation during 2019.[2] Brockton's superintendent of buildings stated during the peak of the problem, "Maybe we should change the mascot to the Brockton raccoons."[2] However, this issue was eventually resolved.[1]
The
Free automobile parking during games is available at adjacent Brockton High School. The Brockton Area Transit Authority (BATA) provides bus transportation to the stadium.[4] The rail station nearest to the stadium, Brockton station of the MBTA Commuter Rail, is located approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) northeast, but is next to the BAT Centre, the primary hub for BATA.
References
- ^ a b Baker, Paul (July 13, 2023). "Campanelli Stadium - Brockton Rox". Stadium Journey. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Larocque, Marc (June 26, 2019). "'Absolute dung heap' -- rodent infestation, property issues plague Brockton Rox stadium". The Enterprise. Brockton, Massachusetts. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Knockouts Unveil Logos, Paying Homage to Brockton & its Boxing History". frontierleague.com (Press release). February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "FAQ". knockoutsbaseball.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
The Brockton Area Transit (BAT) will bring you directly to Campanelli Stadium!
External links
- Stadium map at brocktonrox.com
- Stadium review at ballparkreviews.com