Koskinen Stadium

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Koskinen Stadium
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The stadium during a lacrosse match in 2016
Koskinen Stadium
Address Durham, North Carolina
United States
Owner Duke University
Operator Duke University Athletics
Type Stadium
Capacity 7,000
Field size110 x 68 m
Surface Bermuda grass
Current use Soccer
Lacrosse
Tenants
Website
goduke.com/koskinen-stadium

Koskinen Stadium is a 4,500-seat (7,000-capacity) stadium in Durham, North Carolina on the campus of Duke University. It serves as home to Duke's soccer and lacrosse teams.

The stadium is named in honor of Duke benefactors John Koskinen and Patricia Koskinen. [1]

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References

  1. "Koskinen Stadium". Duke University. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.

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