Lupton Stadium

Lupton Baseball Stadium & Williams-Riley Field
Lupton Stadium
	Lupton Stadium Entrance
Location	3700 Berry St. Fort Worth, TX
Owner	Texas Christian University
Operator	Texas Christian University
Capacity	9,500
Field size	Left Field - 330ft (100m) ; Left-Center Field - 389ft (118m) ; Center Field - 400ft (122m) ; Right-Center Field - 382ft (116m) ; Right Field - 330ft (100m)
Surface	Bermuda TIFF 419
Construction
Broke ground	October 18, 2001
Opened	February 2, 2003
Renovated	2014, 2016
Expanded	2010
Construction cost	Original: $7 million; 2010 expansion: $1 million; 2015 addition: $2.5 million; 2016 addition: $8 million
Architect	Leo A. Daly Architects
Main contractors	Austin Commercial
Tenants
	TCU Horned Frogs baseball (NCAA) (2003–Present)

Last updated June 15, 2023

Charlie and Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium and Williams-Reilly Field is a baseball stadium located on the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. It has been the home field of the TCU Horned Frogs baseball team since its opening on February 2, 2003.

History

Lupton Stadium, the home of TCU Horned Frogs baseball, opened in 2003 and replaced the TCU Diamond, the Horned Frogs' home from 1962 to 2002.^[2] The TCU Diamond was adjacent to Amon G. Carter Stadium and Schollmaier Arena, where the Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility is now located.

The playing surface features the latest technology in field maintenance, including a Bermuda TIFF 419 surface. The dugouts are heated with Major League Baseball-style bat and helmet racks while a spacious home-and-visitor bullpen areas are located outside the field of play. The original $7 million stadium is a two-tiered complex with three suites, offices, two radio booths, press box, ticket office, home and visiting team locker rooms, and general player and fan facilities.

2009–10 Seating Expansion

In 2010, a $1 million project expanded upper-deck seating to bring the total capacity to 9,000 and added an auxiliary scoreboard along the first base line. Later, partially shaded party patios were constructed in the right field corner; these patios can be reserved by fans who may bring in food and beverages, including beer and wine, to the patios.

2014–15 Player Development Center Addition

Additions and renovations in 2014 and 2015 totaled $2.5 million and added the G. Malcolm Louden Player Development Center for Baseball, a 9,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor practice facility. The renovation added indoor batting cages and a field turf outdoor practice space, and moved the home bullpen to beyond the left-center field fence.^[3]

2015–16 Player, Coach & Alumni Facilities Additions

An $8 million construction and renovation project in 2015–16 added a new player facility on the third base line to house a new home team locker room, team lounge, sports medicine center, equipment room, team classroom, coaches' offices and an alumni locker room; this project also included the addition of a new 40' x 23' video scoreboard in left-center field and the installation of new outfield fences and a general-admission grass berm beyond the right field wall (photo gallery).^[4]

Future Renovations

An additional phase of stadium renovations is planned to renovate in-stadium fan amenities, including widening the stadium concourses, renovating suites, constructing new restrooms and concessions and renovating the main entrance.^[5]

TCU Baseball Attendance

Annual total and average attendance at Lupton Stadium attendance has steadily increased since the venue opened in 2003, from approximately 1,500 fans per game to over 4,000 fans per game. The increase in attendance has coincided with the Horned Frogs’ 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2016 College World Series appearances and the 2010 Lupton Stadium seating expansion.

Total and average attendance at Lupton Stadium has ranked in the top 15 for NCAA home games since TCU's 2011 season. In 2015, TCU and Lupton ranked 8th nationally in total attendance, 10th national in average attendance, and led all private schools in the nation in total and average attendance.

Year	Home Games	Total Attendance	Natl. Rank by Total	Private School Rank by Total	Average Attendance	Natl. Rank by Average	Private School Rank by Average
2003^[6]	28	38,581	34	7	1,378	34	9
2004^[7]	28	34,657	44	9	1,238	44	9
2005^[8]	30	46,848	35	9	1,562	33	7
2006^[9]	26	40,158	43	11	1,545	38	8
2007^[10]	29	51,373	37	9	1,771	35	7
2008^[11]	33	63,959	26	6	1,938	29	6
2009^[12]	32	71,054	26	5	2,220	27	4
2010^[13]	29	90,687	22	4	3,127	19	2
2011^[14]	36	149,333	11	1	4,148	10	2
2012^[15]	32	131,610	11	1	4,112	11	2
2013^[16]	30	107,117	13	2	3,570	11	2
2014^[17]	34	121,957	12	1	3,587	13	1
2015^[18]	36	147,335	8	1	4,092	10	1
2016^[19]	31	132,796	13	1	4,284	11	1

The record attendance of 8,994 was set in 2023 when TCU hosted Indiana State in a 3-game NCAA Super Regional, with each game's total attendance exceeding 8,000.^[20]

Other Events

In addition to serving as the home of TCU Horned Frogs baseball, Lupton Stadium hosts Jim Schlossnagle's baseball camps and other special events for high school and club teams annually. The venue has also hosted the following Mountain West Conference tournaments, NCAA Regional tournaments and NCAA Super Regional tournaments:

MWC baseball tournament: 2008, 2009
NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Regional: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021
NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Super Regional: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2023

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The 2014 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the 2014 college baseball season. TCU competed in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The Horned Frogs played home games at Lupton Stadium on the university's campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Eleventh year head coach Jim Schlossnagle led the Horned Frogs.

The 2015 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Lupton Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, in his 12th year at TCU.

The 2016 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2016 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Charlie & Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the winningest coach in TCU baseball history, in his 13th year at TCU.

The 2017 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2017 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Charlie & Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the winningest coach in TCU baseball history, in his 14th year at TCU.

The 1973 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. The Horned Frogs finished the season 3–8 overall and 1–6 in the Southwest Conference. The team was coached by Billy Tohill, in his third and final year as head coach. The Frogs played their home games in Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

The 2018 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2018 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Charlie & Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the winningest coach in TCU baseball history, in his 15th year at TCU.

The 2019 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represents Texas Christian University during the 2019 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs play their home games at Charlie & Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They are led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the winningest coach in TCU baseball history, in his 16th year at TCU.

The 2020 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represents Texas Christian University during the 2020 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs play their home games at Lupton Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They are led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, in his 17th season at TCU.

The 2021 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Lupton Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jim Schlossnagle, in his 18th and final season at TCU.

The TCU Horned Frogs women's soccer team represents Texas Christian University in NCAA Division I college soccer. The team is part of the Big 12 Conference and plays home matches at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs are currently led by head coach Eric Bell, who has led the team to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a Big 12 conference title.

The 2022 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented Texas Christian University during the 2022 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at Lupton Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Kirk Saarloos, in his inaugural year as head coach and tenth season at TCU.

The 2023 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represents Texas Christian University during the 2023 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Horned Frogs play their home games at Lupton Stadium as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They are led by head coach Kirk Saarloos, in his second year as head coach and eleventh season at TCU.

References

↑ TCU Magazine Archived 2006-09-05 at the Wayback Machine More than just a dream now
↑ TCU 2006 Baseball Media Guide, p. 99
↑ Abigaile Massey (January 26, 2015). "New indoor baseball facility opens in time for 2015 season". TCU 360. Fort Worth, TX. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
↑ Mendez, Carlos (February 10, 2016). "TCU baseball opens door for new locker room to cheers". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
↑ Stefan Stevenson (September 20, 2013). "TCU commits to major facility upgrade in baseball". Star Telegram. Fort Worth, TX. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
↑ "2003 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2004 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2005 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2006 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2007 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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↑ "2009 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2010 Division I Baseball Attendance" (PDF). National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. June 15, 2010. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
↑ "2011 Division I Baseball Attendance" (PDF). National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. June 14, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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↑ "TCU wins Super Regional opener against Indiana State". Fort Worth Star-Telegramn. June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.

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[1] TCU Magazine Archived 2006-09-05 at the Wayback Machine More than just a dream now

[2] TCU 2006 Baseball Media Guide, p. 99

[3] Abigaile Massey (January 26, 2015). "New indoor baseball facility opens in time for 2015 season". TCU 360. Fort Worth, TX. Retrieved January 26, 2015.

[4] Mendez, Carlos (February 10, 2016). "TCU baseball opens door for new locker room to cheers". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved February 12, 2016.

[5] Stefan Stevenson (September 20, 2013). "TCU commits to major facility upgrade in baseball". Star Telegram. Fort Worth, TX. Retrieved September 21, 2013.

[6] "2003 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[7] "2004 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[8] "2005 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[9] "2006 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[10] "2007 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[11] "2008 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[12] "2009 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

[13] "2010 Division I Baseball Attendance" (PDF). National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. June 15, 2010. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

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[17] "2014 Baseball Home Attendance Leaders" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved December 30, 2015.

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v t e TCU Horned Frogs baseball
Venues	TCU Diamond (1962–2002) Lupton Stadium (2003–present)
People	Head coaches Players
Seasons	1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
College World Series appearances in italics

v t e NCAA Division I college baseball venues in Texas
The American	Schroeder Park (Houston)
Big 12	Baylor Ballpark (Baylor) Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park (Texas Tech) Lupton Stadium (TCU) UFCU Disch–Falk Field (Texas)
C-USA	Horner Ballpark (Dallas Baptist) Reckling Park (Rice) Roadrunner Field (UTSA)
SBC	Bobcat Ballpark (Texas State)
SEC	Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (Texas A&M)
SLC	Chapman Field - Primary venue (Texas A&M–Corpus Christi) Husky Field (Houston Christian) Sullivan Field (Incarnate Word) Vincent–Beck Stadium (Lamar) Whataburger Field - Secondary venue (Texas A&M–Corpus Christi)
SWAC	MacGregor Park (Texas Southern) John W. Tankersley Field (Prairie View A&M)
WAC	Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex (Tarleton) Clay Gould Ballpark (UT Arlington) Crutcher Scott Field (Abilene Christian) Don Sanders Stadium (Sam Houston) Jaycees Field (Stephen F. Austin) UTRGV Baseball Stadium (UTRGV)