Stadium Reviews

Bright-Landry Hockey Center is a simple, but attractive rink that fits the needs of the Crimson program perfectly. Featuring just enough modern amenities while honoring the lengthy history of Harvard hockey, this is a worthy addition to any Boston hockey road trip.

Walter Brown Arena holds a storied place in college hockey’s annals, and is worth a visit by any dedicated hockey fan. While the men’s program may have outgrown this facility, it is great to see this old barn live on as home to the women’s team.

Bridgewater Ice Arena turned out to be too small for the growing men’s hockey program, but for now, it’s the right size for the fledgling women’s Skyhawks. A bigger nest is planned for them to move into soon, but for now, the BIA suits these hawks just fine.

W.B. Mason Stadium is smaller facility which fits perfectly into the fabric of tiny Stonehill College. Now that the Skyhawks are a full-fledged member of Division One, they are no longer a program in transition, but the game day experience continues to evolve.

With the new wave of billion-dollar megastadiums built in recent years, Gillette Stadium may now feel a bit like a throwback, but the continued upgrades to the facility continue to provide the Patriots with an enviable home-field advantage as they try to launch another dynasty.

Brian Kelly Field is a typical small football facility at a small school. It doesn’t try to be anything that it isn’t, and that’s exactly part of its charm. If you head to a game at Assumption, be ready for a relaxed afternoon of quality football far from the bright lights of the big time.

At first glance, Skyhawk Field may not seem like it’s a proper Division One facility. But its charm is in its simplicity. Pull your favorite lawn chair up to the edge of the pitch and enjoy an afternoon of quality soccer in a relaxed setting.

A day in Chatham combines all the elements of a classic Cape Cod experience – nearby beaches, a quaint downtown with shops and excellent restaurants, and a nighttime ball game with virtually the entire town on hand. In a league full of unique parks and postcard-perfect towns, Chatham offers an experience that may top them all.

The Cape Cod League’s one mainland ball field is rarely mentioned among its best parks, but it has a charm of its own. With the recent upgrades to the facility, the gate has been swung open for a repeat visit to Wareham.

While the talent in the Cape Cod League is certainly Major League caliber, the feel at the ballparks is small town. This is certainly true in Bourne, where the entire facility has been designed, built and maintained by the students at the technical high school on site.

As Polar Park journeys through its sixth season of use, its reputation has been solidified in the court of public opinion. But the facts remain: Polar Park is a marvelous facility. Like the park’s signature beverages, it may not be to everyone’s taste, but there’s no denying the positive impact this blue bandbox has had on the Worcester community.

The old saying in real estate (location, location, location) doesn’t account for everything here in Hyannis. While McKeon Park enjoys a prime spot near downtown Hyannis and Hyannis harbor, the field is listed near the bottom of most Cape League rankings. Until some serious work is done on the grounds, it will be certain to stay there.

The Bravehearts are alive and well and continue to thrive in the Heart of the Commonwealth.

The renovations to Stony Brook Field that have taken place over the past few years have served to both enhance and detract from the game day experience, if that makes sense. New bleachers and new amenities are certainly a plus, but enclosing the field in thick chain link fence has ruined the intimacy this field enjoyed, and has destroyed sight lines from many vantage points from around the facility.

Creating a summer college team to replace a beloved professional baseball team does not always go as planned, but if the first week of the 2026 Futures League season is any indication, the Future is indeed bright in Lowell. No need to put a positive spin on it.

It’s been a frustrating three seasons back in pro ball here in the City of Champions, where every step forward seems to be followed by a step back. The Rox may be on the ropes, but can they go the distance?

On June 6th and 7th, 2026, Harvard University Athletics Complex will welcome the Massachusetts Special Olympics Summer Games. Events held at Harvard include swimming, volleyball, tennis, power lifting, softball, and javelin, with additional events and activities held at Boston University.

Simply put, Fenway Park is the standard against which all other ballparks are measured.

Gillette Stadium is only a temporary stay for the Legacy as they await the completion of their home in Boston. It’s far too large for their needs, and the gameday experience suffers as a result. But it’s great to see the women get to play on the same stage as the men, even for a little while.