Mount Vernon Athletics Complex - Georgetown Hoyas

Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.86

Mount Vernon Athletics Complex 2100 Foxhall Rd NW Washington, DC 20007 Map It!

Georgetown Hoyas website

Mount Vernon Athletics Complex website

Year Opened: 2001 Capacity: 500

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Colonial Softball

Georgetown Hoya softball has not enjoyed much success over the years. They are just one of two current Big East members never to win the conference tournament, nor have they ever qualified for the NCAA Tournament. To make matters worse, they do not even have their own softball field. Instead, they are forced to play home games at several different venues in the DC area. In 2026, most of the Hoyas' home games were played at the Mount Vernon Athletics Complex on the campus of George Washington University. Additional home games took place at the Nationals Youth Academy in Southeast DC and on the campus of Catholic University.

Although the softball facility is typically called GW Softball Field for George Washington home games to distinguish it from the rest of the Mount Vernon Athletics Complex, for Hoyas home games they use the name of the complex rather than the name of another school.

Food & Beverage 0

There is no food or drink for sale at the Mount Vernon Athletics Complex. There is a coffee shop next door in Ames Hall that may or may not be open depending on when you visit, but it is not part of the stadium and keeps its own hours. Fans can bring in outside food or beverage, with the exception of alcohol.

Atmosphere 4

The softball field at the Mount Vernon Athletics Complex has a quirky, unusual layout. Instead of the bleachers being located behind home plate, as they are in most venues of this size, they are located on a hill beyond the right field fence. To access them, you will need to walk up some steps alongside Ames hall to the top of the bleachers and then back down along the other side. then finally back up to wherever you sit. Some fans like to bring chairs and sit at the top of the hill, or just stand along the bottom of the hill off to the side so as not to block the view of the fans in the bleachers. It all comes down to personal preference. A few fans may be able to stand along the deck in front of Ames Hall as well, but this is mostly reserved for video equipment and may not be possible. There is a digital scoreboard built into the fence in left-center field which shows the linescore and count, but because it is embedded into the padding, it can be idfficult to see the hits and errors.

The Hoyas do some activities to keep fans engaged, including t-shirt tosses and sound effects played over the PA system at appropriate times. The "Swiper, no swiping" sound effect from Dora the Explorer after Hoyas stolen bases is a fan favorite, though it would probably be more appropriate after caught stealings by their opponent.

The field is on the flight path into Reagan National Airport, so jets will pass directly overhead throughout the game. The unplanned flyovers during the national anthem seem to be a running joke among fans. It’s not quite the same when it’s commercial aircraft instead of military jets, and it’s completely unplanned, but when the timing works out, it’s still impressive to watch.

Neighborhood 4

The Mount Vernon Campus is located in Northwest Washington off Foxhall Road. Although there are several scenic parks and trails in the vicinity, as well as the German Embassy, your best bet for dining is to head elsewhere in the District. A seafood place and an Italian restaurant are located west of the campus near the Potomac River, and some other places up MacArthur Boulevard, but most of your options will be closer to downtown, not further. The Tenleytown and Georgetown neighborhoods are a short drive or Uber ride away and offer numerous dining and entertainment options. You can also head downtown and visit the many historic sites. monuments, and memorials along the National Mall. Just keep in mind if you want to tour the Capitol or White House, you will need to book in advance.

Fans 4

Georgetown draws decent crowds to most home games, with the small bleachers and the hill full of fans to watch the Hoyas. Friends and family of the players on both teams show up in large numbers, but so do locals and miscallenous fans of the Hoyas. The unusual location on the campus of a different school does not seem to deter them from showing up, although not having an on-campus facility does keep the students away.

Access 3

Depending on how you are arriving, the Mount Vernon campus can either be significantly easier or significantly harder to get to than the main GW campus in Foggy Bottom, although it is comparable to Georgetown's campus a short drive away. While it is not Metro-accessible, it is a lot easier to drive to this campus in outer Washington than it is to drive downtown to the main GW campus. There is a parking garage on campus right across from the stadium. Parking is free all day on weekends or for up to three hours on weekdays. It can get very pricey if staying for more than three hours on a weekday, starting at $16 for up to four hours and going up from there, so try to go on a weekend or time your visit accordingly.

Once you manage to park, accessing the stadium is trickier than it needs to be. After exiting the elevator lobby, fans will need to turn right, go up a staircase between the outfield fence and Ames Hall, then up another staircase along th side of the building to the top of the hill, back down the other side of the hill, and finally back up the bleachers. If you bring your own chair and sit at the top of the hill, it’s slightly easier but your view may be blocked by trees. It’s less complicated than it sounds, but still more complicated than it needs to be.

Restrooms are located in Ames Hall. A door is propped open on the patio level for fans to use to get in the building. All other entrances will be locked and restricted to those with a George Washington ID.

Return on Investment 4

Admission to Hoyas softball games is free, and if you go on a weekend, parking is free as well. If going on a weekday, you will have to time things carefully to avoid paying a ridiculous amount for parking, so we would recommend going on a weekend if possible to maximize value.

Extras 1

The quirky layout of the softball facility with many vantage points to watch a game is worthy of a star here.

Final Thoughts

While Georgetown softball lacks their own campus facility, their fans do not seem to mind making the trip to George Washington's campus instead. Although it is an unusual facility in terms of layout, not to mention the oddity of playing "home" games on another school's campus, a Georgetown softball game can still be a great experience for fans.