List of Major League Lacrosse stadiums

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This is a list of stadiums currently and previously used in Major League Lacrosse, a men's field lacrosse league in the United States and Canada.

All Major League Lacrosse stadiums
Team
(former names)
StadiumYears usedCapacityOpenedCity
Atlanta Blaze
(2016–2019)
Fifth Third Bank Stadium 2016–20188,3182010 Kennesaw, Georgia
Grady Stadium 20198,0001948 Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Silverbacks Park 20195,0002006 Atlanta, Georgia
Boston Cannons
(2001–2020)
Veterans Memorial Stadium 2019–20205,0001938 Quincy, Massachusetts
Harvard Stadium 2016–201830,3231903 Boston, Massachusetts
Gillette Stadium 201566,8292002 Foxborough, Massachusetts
Harvard Stadium 2007–201430,3231903 Boston, Massachusetts
Nickerson Field 2004–200610,4121915
Cawley Memorial Stadium 2001–20036,0001996 Lowell, Massachusetts
Charlotte Hounds
(2012–2018)
American Legion Memorial Stadium 2012–201817,0001936 Charlotte, North Carolina
Chesapeake Bayhawks
(2010–2020)
(Washington Bayhawks
2007–2009)
(Baltimore Bayhawks
2001–2006)
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 2008–202034,0001959 Annapolis, Maryland
George Mason Stadium 2007–20085,0001981 Fairfax, Virginia
Multi-Sport Field 20072,5002005 Washington, D. C.
Johnny Unitas Stadium 2004–200611,1982002 Towson, Maryland
Homewood Field 20038,5001906 Baltimore, Maryland
Ravens Stadium 200270,1071998
Homewood Field 20018,5001906
Chicago Machine
(2006–2010)
Columbus Crew Stadium [1] 201020,4551999 Columbus, Ohio
Marina Auto Stadium [1] 201013,7682006 Rochester, New York
Virginia Beach Sportsplex [1] 201010,7801999 Virginia Beach, Virginia
John Fallon Field [1] 20102,8002005 Albany, New York
Joe Walton Stadium [1] 20103,0002005 Moon Township, Pennsylvania
WakeMed Soccer Park [1] 201010,0002002 Cary, North Carolina
Toyota Park 2007–200920,0002006 Bridgeview, Illinois
Sports Complex at Benedictine University 20063,0002004 Lisle, Illinois
Connecticut Hammerheads
(2020)
Rafferty Stadium 20203,5002015 Fairfield, Connecticut
Dallas Rattlers
(2018–2019)
(Inactive 2009–10)
(Rochester Rattlers
2001–2008, 2011–2017)
Ford Center at The Star 2018–201912,0002015 Frisco, Texas
Capelli Sport Stadium 201713,7682006 Rochester, New York
Wegmans Sports Complex 20165,0002005
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium 201511,0001979 Brockport, New York
Sahlen's Stadium 2011–201413,7682006 Rochester, New York
PAETEC Park 2006–2008
Bishop Kearney Field 2003–20054,5001962 Irondequoit, New York
Frontier Field 2001–200210,8401996 Rochester, New York
Denver Outlaws
(2006–2020)
Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium [2] 20202,0002005 Denver, Colorado
Empower Field at Mile High 2006–202076,1252001 Denver, Colorado
Florida Launch
(2014–2018)
FAU Stadium 2014–201829,4192010 Boca Raton, Florida
Hamilton Nationals
(2011–2013)
(Toronto Nationals
2009–2010)
Ron Joyce Stadium 2011–20136,0002008 Hamilton, Ontario
Lamport Stadium 20109,6001975 Toronto, Ontario
BMO Field 20091,9782007
Los Angeles Riptide
(2006–2008)
Home Depot Center 2006–200810,0002003 Carson, California
LeBard Stadium [1] 20087,6001955 Costa Mesa, California
New Jersey Pride
(2001–2008)
Yurcak Field 2006–20085,0001994 Piscataway, New Jersey
Alumni Stadium (Kean University) [1] 20052,7001998 Union County, New Jersey
Mercer County Park [1] 2004–20066,1031971 West Windsor, New Jersey
Sprague Field 2004–20056,0001962 Montclair, New Jersey
Commerce Bank Ballpark 2002–20036,1001999 Bridgewater, New Jersey
Yogi Berra Stadium 20013,7841998 Little Falls, New Jersey
New York Lizards
(2013–2020)
(Long Island Lizards
2001–2012)
James M. Shuart Stadium 2009–202011,9291962 Hempstead, New York
Mitchel Athletic Complex 2003–20082,9691984 Uniondale, New York
Hofstra Stadium 2001–200211,9291962 Hempstead, New York
Suffolk County Sports Park 20016,0022000 Central Islip, New York
Ohio Machine
(2012–2018)
Fortress Obetz 2017–20186,5002017 Obetz, Ohio
Panther Stadium 20163,000 Columbus, Ohio
Selby Field 2012–20159,1001929 Delaware, Ohio
Philadelphia Barrage
(2004–2008, 2020)
(Bridgeport Barrage
2001–2003)
Hillsboro Stadium [1] 20087,6001999 Hillsboro, Oregon
WakeMed Soccer Park [1] 20087,1302002 Cary, North Carolina
Anheuser-Busch Center [1] 20086,0001982 St Louis, Missouri
Texas Stadium [1] 200865,6751971 Irving, Texas
Virginia Beach Sportsplex [1] 200810,7801999 Virginia Beach, Virginia
Yurcak Field [1] 20075,0001994 Piscataway, New Jersey
United Sports Training Center 20071,2001999 Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Franklin Field [1] 200652,5931895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Villanova Stadium 2004–200612,5001927 Villanova, Pennsylvania
Dunning Field [1] 20023,2001997 New Canaan, Connecticut
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard 2001–20035,3001998 Bridgeport, Connecticut
San Francisco Dragons
(2006–2008)
Spartan Stadium 200830,5781933 San Jose, California
Kezar Stadium 2006–20079,0441990 San Francisco, California

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