Campanelli Stadium

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Campanelli Stadium
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Campanelli Stadium
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Campanelli Stadium
Campanelli Stadium (the United States)
Address1 Feinberg Way
Brockton, MA 02301
Coordinates 42°04′09.61″N71°02′33.69″W / 42.0693361°N 71.0426917°W / 42.0693361; -71.0426917
Operator Brockton Rox
Capacity 6,000 (2002–2006)
4,750 (2006–present) [1]
Field size
  • Left field: 320 ft (98 m)
  • Center field: 403 ft (123 m)
  • Right field: 320 ft (98 m)
Construction
Built2002
Opened2002 (2002)
Renovated2006
Tenants

Campanelli Stadium is a stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts that is primarily used for baseball. The stadium is home to the Brockton Rox, a professional team that plays in the independent Frontier League.

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History

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." [2]

The Brockton Rox were the stadium's main tenant for two decades. The team used the facility for home games starting in 2002, competing in three different professional leagues through the 2011 season. From 2012 through 2024, the team competed in the amateur Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Rox held various family-friendly actives at the park (such as face-painting or fireworks) before or after select games during their season.

The New England Knockouts, a franchise in the Frontier League (FL), a Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner League, began play in the 2024 season using the stadium as their home ballpark. [3] The Knockouts played their first game at the stadium on May 10, defeating the Ottawa Titans 6–4. [4] On January 29, 2025, the Knockouts were rebranded as the Brockton Rox, signifying the end of the tenure in the FCBL of the like-named amateur team. [5]

In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the 100 Inning Game benefit for Curt Schilling's charity, Curt's Pitch for ALS. In 2014, Campanelli Stadium began hosting several of the inaugural MIAA "Super Eight" baseball games. Other sporting contests held at the venue include Brockton High School baseball games, select Boston College Eagles baseball games, and the Baseball Beanpot, contested between Boston College, UMass Amherst, Northeastern, and Harvard.

The venue has been used for medium- to large-scale concerts and other events. Major music acts such as Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and The B-52s have played at Campanelli. Other events, including The Jonas Brothers' Roadogs Softball Game, and Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball Game, have been held at the facility. The stadium also hosts small-scale events, such as Boy Scout overnights.

The stadium has had some issues, including a raccoon infestation during 2019. [6] Brockton's superintendent of buildings stated during the peak of the problem, "Maybe we should change the mascot to the Brockton raccoons." [6] However, this issue was eventually resolved. [2]

Free automobile parking during games is available at adjacent Brockton High School. The Brockton Area Transit Authority (BATA) provides bus transportation to the stadium. [7] 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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Campanelli Stadium". ballparkreviews.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Baker, Paul (July 13, 2023). "Campanelli Stadium - Brockton Rox". Stadium Journey. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Knockouts Unveil Logos, Paying Homage to Brockton & its Boxing History". frontierleague.com (Press release). February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Frontier League Daily Roundup - May 10, 2024". frontierleague.com. Frontier League. May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ Touri, Amin (January 29, 2025). "Brockton Rox returning to professional baseball with Red Sox Hall of Famer Jim Rice as co-owner" . The Boston Globe . Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Larocque, Marc (June 26, 2019). "'Absolute dung heap' -- rodent infestation, property issues plague Brockton Rox stadium". The Enterprise . Brockton, Massachusetts . Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "FAQ". knockoutsbaseball.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024. The Brockton Area Transit (BAT) will bring you directly to Campanelli Stadium!
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