Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium – Duluth FC Bluegreens

Photos by David Welch, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.86

Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium 1714 Catlin Avenue Superior, WI 54880

Duluth FC website

Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium website

Year Opened: 2024

Capacity: 1,020

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The Beautiful Game in Beautiful City

The winters of northern Minnesota can be harsh and unforgiving, so when spring and summer finally arrive, the chance to get outside and watch or play sports feels like a much-needed escape from the cold. One of the summer sports options in Duluth is the semi-professional Duluth FC Bluegreens.

Duluth FC competes in the  National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of soccer in the United States. The club began play in 2015 in the Duluth Amateur Soccer League before moving to the American Premier League (APL) the following year. When the APL merged with the NPSL in 2017, Duluth joined the Midwest Region’s North Conference.

In 2025 the Bluegreens played outside the city of Duluth for the first time. The club’s early seasons were spent at Public Schools Stadium at West Duluth High School, before moving temporarily to Ordean Stadium at Duluth East High School while Public Schools Stadium underwent renovations. This season, Duluth has split its home matches between Walt Hunting Stadium and Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium (SCCU Stadium), located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Food & Beverage   3

Concessions at SCCU Stadium aren’t elaborate, but they cover the basics. The main stand offers hot dogs, chili dogs, and bacon cheddar smoked sausages, along with a small selection of packaged snacks sold at the apparel tent.

Beverage options here include Coke, Dr Pepper, A&W Root Beer, Sprite, and Sunkist; slushie machines also use carbonated sodas to make frozen treats. Alcoholic beverages are not sold at Duluth FC matches.

One of the main challenges in expanding the concessions menu is simply having the space and equipment to do so. Many games feature a rotation of three local food trucks, providing additional variety throughout the season. The last game I attended was part of the Minnesota Super Cup, however, which did not have a designated food truck, but the on-site grill offered a few special game-day items.

Atmosphere   3

There is not much to SCCU Stadium, as it consists solely of a single section of aluminum bleachers that stretch from just beyond one penalty arc to the other. There’s no roof to shield fans from the elements, though the small press box does create a fair amount of shade for those seated in the mid-field section. Located on the northern edge of the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus, the stadium is bordered by dorms and the campus wellness center to the south, with marshy wetlands just beyond the outer fence.

The pitch is artificial turf, encircled by a nine-lane track that puts some distance between the fans and the on-field action. A single scoreboard, a combination video board and clock, sits at one end of the venue, though only the lower scoreboard portion is in use, showing the time and score. The video board remains dark during matches.

Soccer’s continuous play leaves little room for in-game fan engagement, and outside the occasional sponsor reads during corner kicks, the match experience is left largely to the ebbs and flow of the game itself. Since Duluth FC is a tenant rather than the full-time operator, their stadium branding is minimal. A handful of Duluth FC flags fly from above the bleacher railings to add a touch of home-field identity, but otherwise it’s very much a neutral facility.

Neighborhood   3

Superior, Wisconsin sits just across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, just off the westernmost shore of Lake Superior. Off the mainland in Superior Bay, Barker’s Island offers several attractions, including the Lake Superior Estuarine, which educates visitors about the lake’s coastal ecosystems, the SS Meteor Maritime Museum, home to the world’s last whaleback ship, and Capt’n J’s Miniature Golf Course.

While Superior has a handful of attractions, Duluth is the area's highlight. Not far across the John A. Blatnik Bridge, Canal Park at the westernmost point of Lake Superior features a concentration of restaurants, shops, and accommodations. One of the area’s more interesting hotels is the Fitger’s complex, a former brewery converted into a hotel with several restaurants and retail spaces. Nearby are the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth North Pier Lighthouse, and the South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse. During the summer months, the lakefront is busy with activity late into the night.

Duluth’s sports teams play a prominent role in summer entertainment. Amsoil Arena, located on the waterfront, hosts the Duluth Harbor Monsters of the Arena Football League, while a summer collegiate baseball team, the Duluth Huskies of the Northwoods League, play just outside downtown at Wade Stadium.

Fans   3

Despite them being a bit late arriving, Duluth does a decent job filling the stands with a couple of hundred fans.  The crowd is not overly rambunctious, having no organized supporters section to energize the stands, but fans do respond enthusiastically to big saves and shots on frame. The most devoted supporters are easy to spot in their distinctive Disciple kits.

Access   3

SCCU Stadium is located approximately four miles from Interstate 35, which runs locally from Minneapolis to Duluth via US Highway 2. From downtown Duluth I-535 provides a direct route to Superior’s North End neighborhood, which is just north of the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus.

The stadium’s parking lot sits just outside the main entry and is a short walk to the bleachers via stairs or an accessible ramp. The far side of the bleachers is roped off, preventing fans from using that section.

Return on Investment   3

For this level of soccer, $15 for an adult ticket seems a bit high – military and senior tickets are $10, college students pay $5, and youth under 18 are free. Considering that parking is free, the $15 price becomes a bit more palatable, though it still feels like the type of event where a parking fee would have been an added cost. On the plus side, concession prices do not appear to take advantage of the typical inflation seen at many stadiums.

Extras   2

The stadium’s small size helps concentrate fan excitement, creating a livelier atmosphere than if the crowd were spread out over a larger section of bleachers.

For kids who want to be part of the action, a pre-match announcement invites volunteers to serve as ball kids. These young fans get to stand pitch-side during the match, retrieving wayward shots and balls that go out of bounds.

Final Thoughts

Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium, one of the two sites Duluth FC calls home, offers a simple, no-frills environment with close-up access to the action. Its compact layout helps amplify the energy of the crowd, creating an intimate and engaging atmosphere, especially for families and young fans who can participate as ball kids. Located on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus, SCCU Stadium provides a lower-tier soccer experience focused on connecting fans with the team and the community it represents.