Kehoe Field - Georgetown Hoyas

Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.29

Kehoe Field 37th Street NW Washington, DC 20007

Georgetown Hoyas website

Kehoe Field website

Year Opened: 1956

Capacity: No permanent seating

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Hockey on the Hilltop

Georgetown University's field hockey has called many different stadiums home over the years. Until 2007, they played their home games at Kehoe Field, a recreational turf field located on the roof of Yates Field House. In 2008, they moved to what was then known as Multi-Sport Field and is now known as Cooper Field, which is also home to the Hoyas' football and lacrosse teams.

However, that stadium was far too big for field hockey, and the bladed turf was considered unsuitable for the sport, which still uses old-style AstroTurf, so from 2023 to 2025, they played off-campus at other colleges, either the University of Maryland in nearby College Park or Towson University over an hour away in the Baltimore suburbs. In 2025, the Hoyas moved back home to the turf of Kehoe Field. After playing a couple of "home" series at a neutral site in Towson, the Hoyas returned to Kehoe in mid-September.

Food & Beverage 0

There is no concession stand at Kehoe Field, but fans are free to bring their own food and drink. The PA announcer read an announcement about a concession stand, but there was none to be found, and this seems to be just a way to advertise Coca-Cola, which is a sponsor of Georgetown athletics.

Atmosphere 2

Kehoe Field is located on the roof of Yates Field House, a recreational gym used by Georgetown students. According to the Hoyas' athletic website, there is very limited seating available, and fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs. This is overly generous - there is in fact, no seating available at Kehoe Field whatsoever.

There is one small bench near the track surrounding the field, but this is intended for people putting on or taking off equipment, or taking a break from running, and you will not be able to see any of the action from here once other fans arrive. So you will need to bring your own chair, or just stand for the whole game.

The turf at Kehoe Field is significantly bigger than the dimensions of the field hockey field, so most of it is used as a seating area. You will either put your own chair along the turf or just stand there. The area of the field is clearly marked by black tubes, and as long as you do not cross the tubes, you will be fine wherever.

There is a very small, temporary scoreboard behind one goal that shows only the score and clock, not time on penalty cards, penalty corners, shots, or anything like that. Even the American flag that fans face during the national anthem is temporary and is hung up along the fence before the game.

Although it is great to see the Hoyas back on campus, Kehoe Field does not have the greatest atmosphere. However, this may be something they improve on in future years now that they have a home again.

Neighborhood 5

Kehoe Field is located in the middle of the Georgetown campus, and you’ll probably have to head off campus to do anything. However, the Georgetown neighborhood (which lends its name to the school, not the other way around) is one of the best in D.C. There are numerous restaurants ranging from casual sandwich shop Booeymonger’s to luxurious upscale restaurants such as 1789, and everything in between.

Georgetown Cupcake sells exactly what its name implies. Clyde's of Georgetown is a locally popular American pub and bar, and Chaia is known for its fancy vegetarian and vegan tacos. All of this is located just a short walk or drive away from the University.

If you’re willing to head downtown to the National Mall area, the District has so much more to offer, and the best part is that most of it is free. Whether it’s taking in the sights and monuments on the Mall itself, or visiting one of the many museums such as the various Smithsonian, there’s something for everyone. All of the government-run attractions are free, but some of the private ones are not. Just keep in mind if you wish to tour the White House or Capitol, you will need to book in advance.

Fans 3

Despite the lack of permanent seating, Georgetown draws a couple of hundred fans a game to Kehoe Field for field hockey. They are mainly friends and family of either the Hoyas or the visiting team, but you do get some alumni and locals. The fans are knowledgeable about the team and its players, and while the setup here isn't conducive to a good crowd, they still manage to make the most of it.

Access 2

The Georgetown campus is located just across the Francis Scott Key Bridge from Virginia. Fans coming from that direction should turn left on Canal Road after crossing the river, and the campus is just up ahead after that. Coming from Maryland isn’t quite as easy, but still is pretty simple.

Once you’re on campus, parking is available in the Southwest Garage. There is ample space available, but some of the spaces may be tight, especially for drivers of larger vehicles. Parking is free on Sundays but is $5 per hour, up to a total of $25, the rest of the week. If arriving after 3 PM, the max rate is $15, and if arriving after 7 PM, the max rate is $10.

Once you park, you will exit the garage and walk up a hill along a road that runs parallel to the bleachers at Cooper Field. You will reach a staircase on your left that will take you to Yates Field House. Walk up the staircase, then up another staircase or ramp to the roof of the Field House, and you will find Kehoe Field. Note that there is a small lot next to the Field House, but this is reserved for Field House members.

If you have a valid handicap permit, you may be able to park in a handicap space here if attending a game, but otherwise you will need to use the Southwest Garage and walk. There is no signage telling you where to go for a field hockey match until you are already right next to the entrance to Kehoe Field, at which point the signage is really unnecessary since it is obvious where you are.

There are no restrooms available at Kehoe Field itself. However, there are port-a-potties at adjacent Shaw Field, home of Georgetown soccer, or you can walk down the staircase to Yates Field House and use the real restrooms in there. If you use the port-a-potties in Shaw, you should be able to see the game almost the entire time walking there and back (except while you are in the port-a-potty, obviously), but if you go to Yates, you will miss a bit of the action getting there and back.

Return on Investment 3

Admission to Georgetown field hockey games is free of charge. However, between the cost of parking and the extremely basic nature of the stadium, the value here is still just average. We recommend visiting on Sunday when parking is free, as it is not worth it to pay the cost of parking just to visit this stadium.

Extras 1

As Kehoe Field is located on the roof of a building on a hill, it offers gorgeous, sweeping views of the Georgetown campus below. That is about the only extra here.

Final Thoughts

It is great that Georgetown field hockey is back on campus after several years spent in College Park or Towson. Unfortunately, Kehoe Field is not the greatest experience yet, although we hope to see it improved in future years now that the Hoyas finally have a place of their own again.