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About Cadet Memorial Field

Cadet Memorial Field is the on-campus outdoor football field and multi-use venue at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Known for its grandstand along the home sideline and a south-end video scoreboard, the field has a storied history and hosts a variety of events—from Coast Guard commencement ceremonies to high school and state championship games. The turf installation in 2014 modernized the venue, while the dedicated press box (added in 2009) supports media coverage for major events. With a baseline capacity around 2,500 and potential expansion for larger events, Cadet Memorial Field remains a key community and university venue in southeastern Connecticut.

Whether you’re planning a game day, a ceremonial commencement, or a large-scale event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options. Secure your seats early and consider our recommended hotels and eateries to stay close to the action.

The stadium sits on the Coast Guard Academy campus at 31 Mohegan Ave (campus address listed as 33 Mohegan Ave on official pages). For major events, campus parking is remote with shuttle service to Cadet Memorial Field, and inbound access often requires security screening and authorized entry. If you’re visiting for a CIAC football championship or a presidential visit, plan ahead for security procedures and on-campus guidance. For accommodations, our partner recommended hotels in Mystic and Groton offer convenient commutes to New London and Cadet Memorial Field. Whether you’re attending a commencement ceremony or a football game, we’ve got the local insights to help you navigate parking, transit, and nearby amenities.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Cadet Memorial Field sits on the Coast Guard Academy campus in New London, Connecticut (address commonly cited as 31 Mohegan Ave; campus address listed as 33 Mohegan Ave on official pages).
  • Venue type: Outdoor football field (multi-use, also home to lacrosse); turf installed in 2014; press box dedicated in 2009; grandstand bleacher along the home sideline; south-end video scoreboard.
  • Capacity: Baseline capacity around 2,500; bleacher rentals can raise capacity to about 5,000 for large events; some modern references list 4,500 as a seating figure for the venue.
  • Seating chart: Grandstand bleachers along the home sideline; video scoreboard in the south end zone.
  • Parking & transit: For campus events there is no parking on base; remote parking with shuttles to Cadet Memorial Field is used for major events (e.g., commencements); inbound access often requires security screening and authorized entry.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Mystic (20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355); Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton (55 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT 06355); Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa (625 North Rd, Groton, CT 06340); Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton (224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340).
  • Notable events hosted: Coast Guard Academy commencements and other ceremonies; CIAC football state championship events have been held there (2025 Class SS, among others); Presidential commencements (e.g., Biden visit in 2021).
  • Renaming/history: Previously Jones Field; renamed Cadet Memorial Field to honor cadets who died while at the Academy; turf and facilities underwent upgrades (turf 2014; press box 2009).