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About Earl Lorden Field
Welcome to Earl Lorden Field, the home of the UMass Minutemen baseball team. Nestled on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts, this field has hosted NCAA Division I baseball since its dedication in 1971. With a compact yet intimate seating setup and scenic views along the foul lines, Earl Lorden Field offers a classic college baseball experience. Below you’ll find essential details to help you plan your visit, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby lodging and dining.
Whether you’re catching a midweek game or a weekend matchup, secure your seats early and take advantage of campus parking and accessible transit routes. For a full list of events and Senior Day celebrations, check the UMass baseball calendar and arrive ready to cheer on the Minutemen in their long-standing home at Earl Lorden Field.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue type: Baseball field on the UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, Massachusetts (address commonly cited as 200 Commonwealth Avenue).
- Capacity and seating: Approximately 500 seats, with three bleacher sections behind home plate and informal lawn seating along the foul lines.
- History: Named for former UMass coach Earl Lorden and dedicated in 1971; home to UMass Minutemen baseball (NCAA Division I).
- Parking: Parking available in adjacent campus lots; official directions note parking along Commonwealth Avenue.
- Transit: Served by PVTA buses and UMass Transit; Five College/PVTA routes provide campus access (fare-free for Five College members during the academic year).
- Nearby hotels: On-campus option Hotel UMass (Campus Center area); nearby hotels include Inn on Boltwood (formerly The Lord Jeffrey Inn), Comfort Inn Hadley, Hampton Inn Hadley, and other Northampton/Hadley area hotels.
- Notable events hosted: UMass baseball games since 1971; regular-season games and events such as Senior Day (example: Baseball vs. VCU – Senior Day listed on UMass events calendar).
- Renamed/demolished status: No evidence of demolition or renaming; the field remains Earl Lorden Field on the UMass campus.