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29-441: University Stadium may refer to: University Stadium (Albuquerque) , New Mexico, USA University Stadium (West Georgia) , Georgia, USA University Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram) , Kerala, India University Stadium (Waterloo, Ontario) , Canada University Stadium (Winnipeg) , Canada See also [ edit ] Estadio Universitario (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
58-409: A 16,000-seat stadium which was located just south of the current Zimmerman Library on the university’s main campus. The growth of the university after World War II , with the concomitant growth in the popularity of varsity athletics, made it clear by the mid-1950s that a new, larger football venue was needed. Increasing enrollments also meant that space on the main campus was at a premium. As such, it
87-494: A 1–1 draw against Fresno FC , was attended by 12,896 fans. The record attendance for a match is 15,247, set on August 17, 2019 against Los Angeles Galaxy II. The stadium has a seating capacity of 13,279, with 11,154 fixed seats. There are 661 club seats and 30 suites at the ballpark. The field used to feature a hill in center field, similar to the one formerly in the Houston Astros ' stadium, Minute Maid Park , but it
116-493: A group headed by Tampa businessman Ken Young bought the Calgary Cannons intending to move it to Albuquerque, contingent on building a park. However, then-Mayor Jim Baca was unable to overcome opposition from a city council reluctant to spend city money on the project. Debate centered on whether to renovate the old Albuquerque Sports Stadium as a baseball-only park or build a brand new park downtown. Mayor Baca put
145-573: A member of the Mountain West Conference . The stadium opened 64 years ago in September 1960 , and currently has a seating capacity of 39,224. Its FieldTurf playing surface, named "Turner & Margaret Branch Field", has a traditional north-south alignment and sits nearly a mile above sea level , at an elevation of 5,100 feet (1,555 m). Before 1960, Lobos football teams played home games at Zimmerman Field ,
174-896: Is a minor league baseball stadium located in Albuquerque, New Mexico , and is the home field of the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League , the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and New Mexico United , a professional soccer team in the USL Championship division that began play in 2019. The facility was also previously used by the University of New Mexico baseball program. In 2000, Bob Lozinak, then-owner of
203-450: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages University Stadium (Albuquerque) University Stadium (officially Dreamstyle Stadium from 2017 to 2020) is an outdoor football stadium in the western United States , located on the south campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico . It is the home field of New Mexico Lobos football , which competes as
232-781: The Albuquerque Dukes , the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers , sold the team to a Portland, Oregon -based group, who moved the team to Portland as the Beavers . The Dukes had played in Albuquerque for almost 40 years. Their stadium, Albuquerque Sports Stadium , was the second oldest in the league and was in disrepair. Finding another owner and team was not difficult. The Pacific Coast League had teams in Canada that they wanted to relocate. In 2001,
261-503: The Isotopes entered into a corporate naming rights agreement with Rio Grande Credit Union to rebrand the facility as Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. In 2012, New Mexico ranked 38th among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 1,618 per home game. New Mexico United , an expansion team playing in the USL Championship , began play at Isotopes Park on March 9, 2019. The inaugural match, which finished as
290-723: The NCAA Division II title game was moved to McAllen, Texas . Since December 2006, University Stadium has hosted the New Mexico Bowl . The game was funded by a $ 2 million line of credit from ESPN . The inaugural edition featured New Mexico against future Mountain West Conference foe San Jose State , then of the Western Athletic Conference . San Jose State won, 20–12. The game was the first NCAA Division I bowl game played in
319-565: The University and Dreamstyle, the name was changed back to University Stadium for the time being; in addition, the Dreamstyle Arena was reverted back to The Pit. The stadium was expanded in 2001, with stands, new bathroom and concessions facilities constructed beyond the north end zone. UNM also added a large, state-of-the-art scoreboard that included the "LoboVision" video screen. In 2004, portable bleachers were donated to UNM by
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#1732787348915348-771: The champions of the Pacific Coast League and the International League. The game featured the Columbus Clippers defeating the Omaha Storm Chasers , 8–3, in front of 9,569 fans. The Isotopes set a single-game attendance record in 2018 when 16,975 fans attended a game on Cinco de Mayo as part of minor league baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" promotion, in which the Isotopes played as the Mariachis de Nuevo México. In 2020,
377-518: The city of Albuquerque in 2004 to take the stadium's capacity beyond 39,000. Plans for future expansion have been adopted. The next phase of expansion includes renovations of the stadium's southwest and southeast corners, as well as adding five thousand seats to the south end. Additionally, a tunnel connecting Dreamstyle Stadium and the Tow Diehm Facility has also been planned to allow easier player access to locker rooms during games. When
406-474: The currently planned renovations are completed, the stadium will seat over 43,000 spectators. University Stadium hosted the title game of NCAA Division II Football Championship , named the Zia Bowl , in early December 1979 and 1980. In Zia Bowl I, Delaware defeated Youngstown State , 38–21. In Zia Bowl II, Cal Poly beat Eastern Illinois , 21–13. Attendance was 4,000 or less for both Zia Bowls, and in 1981
435-403: The east and west sidelines and a press box above the west stands. The stadium was built in an arroyo , with the seating bowl created by the piling of excavated fill material to form earthen embankments on which the stands could be built. This "berm" style of construction placed the field below ground level with seats extending both above and below the natural grade. The initial construction cost of
464-519: The high altitude and dry air, but changes in the field were made to create more of a windscreen which allows the ball-protected lift. The fences were also brought in slightly. Isotopes Park was the home of the 2007 Triple-A All-Star Game , with the International League defeating the Pacific Coast League, 7–5. The game was viewed by 12,367 in attendance; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and on radio. Albuquerque's Valentino Pascucci
493-560: The home of the entire UNM Athletic Department. Today, facilities located on south campus include The Pit , Isotopes Park , the Lobo Tennis Club, Lobo Field, Lobo Softball field, the Rudy Davalos Basketball Center, athletics administration buildings, as well as the football stadium. The new stadium was christened as University Stadium upon its opening in 1960. It consisted of grandstands along
522-407: The issue to a vote and the voters easily approved the $ 25 million needed to finance the project. As it turned out, the renovation of Albuquerque Sports Stadium turned into construction of a completely new facility. Almost nothing of the old Albuquerque Sports Stadium remains, apart from the playing field. However, the new park retains its predecessor's general structure, as well as its dimensions and
551-436: The pre-existing ground level. In 1995 , UNM made a major addition to University Stadium with the construction of the L.F. "Tow" Diehm Athletic Facility, a field house and athletic training facility located just beyond the south end zone. For its first 52 seasons, the playing field was natural grass. The athletics department announced in late 2011 that it would be replaced with a synthetic playing surface, and infilled FieldTurf
580-428: The press box. An upper seating deck is attached to the structure, which overhangs the open breezeway. Beyond right field is a berm where fans can watch the game. Above the berm is a play area for children. Beyond left field is the scoreboard as well as a picnic shelter which can be reserved for groups. The elevation of the playing field exceeds 5,100 feet (1,555 m) above sea level and warm summer air also give
609-432: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title University Stadium . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=University_Stadium&oldid=993751410 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#1732787348915638-488: The second-largest single gift ever given to the athletic department by a living donor. On May 3, 2017, UNM announced a $ 10 million, 10-year naming-rights agreement with Dreamstyle Remodeling, a local Albuquerque construction company, covering both the University Stadium and University Arena. The venues were rechristened as Dreamstyle Stadium and Dreamstyle Arena . On September 18, 2020, after disputes between
667-486: The stadium was just over $ 4 million. The inaugural football game at University Stadium took place on September 17, with the Lobos defeating the overmatched National University of Mexico Pumas 77–6. A new press box with private suites was built before the 1976 season at a cost of $ 1.8 million. Because the stadium had been built on earthen fill, the press box had to be supported on large concrete piers that went down to
696-661: The state of New Mexico. University Stadium hosted a U.S. women's national soccer team Women's World Cup qualifying match against Mexico in May 2004 . Three U.S. men's national soccer team matches have been played in the stadium, with the most recent being a friendly match with Honduras in March 2005 . The stadium has hosted concerts by many famous artists, including Metallica & The Rolling Stones , among others. Isotopes Park Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park , previously known only as Isotopes Park ,
725-402: The system connecting the dugout to the clubhouse. The new stadium was also intended to retain the old facility's well-known "drive-in" terrace, where fans could sit in their cars and watch the game for free. However, Isotopes management scrapped those plans due to security concerns and instead converted it into a play area for children. Like its predecessor, it is known as a hitter's park, due to
754-425: Was decided that a new stadium would be constructed off of the main campus, which would both allow adequate space for a much larger stadium, and free up space for desperately needed academic facilities on the main campus. The university purchased land for the new stadium south of campus near the corner of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Boulevard. This land became known as "south campus," and would eventually become
783-450: Was installed prior to the 2012 season. Through 2017 , the Lobos have a record of 163–168–3 (.493) at University Stadium. In 2012, naming rights for the stadium's playing surface were secured by local attorneys Turner and Margaret Branch, who are alumni and long-time donors to the UNM athletic department. Their $ 1.5 million donation to the “Lobo Leap to Excellence” capital campaign remains
812-414: Was removed after the 2022 season, due to concerns for player safety. The stadium has a large open breezeway above the primary seating area with a view of the playing field, which contains most of the park's services, such as restrooms, most of the food concessions, activities, and a souvenir store behind home plate. Behind the infield is the main structure of the stadium, which contains suites, offices, and
841-624: Was selected as the PCL MVP. Former Isotope Rob Stratton won the Home Run Derby . On June 23, 2009, a single-game attendance record (since broken) was set when fans saw Manny Ramirez make a rehab start after serving a 50-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs. The Isotopes defeated the Nashville Sounds 1–0. On September 20, 2011, Isotopes Park was host to the 2011 Triple-A National Championship Game between
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