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About Hal Bodon Field

Hal Bodon Field is the on-campus outdoor soccer field at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. Dedicated as Dr. Harold 'Hal' Bodon Field on September 9, 1998, this venue hosts MSSU men’s and women’s soccer, including conference matchups with teams like Northwest Missouri State, Washburn, Midwestern State, and Central Missouri. While the field is a straightforward, bleacher-style setting with basic seating around the field, it remains a great home for competitive college soccer. We’ve got you with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to make your game day easy.

Location: 3950 E. Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801. The venue sits on the MSSU campus, offering convenient access for students, fans, and visiting teams.

Whether you’re planning a single-game visit or a weekend trip, this guide covers seating, parking, transit options via Joplin MAPS, and nearby affiliate-recommended hotels and restaurants to help you secure your tickets and plan your day without any fuss.

Seating and Viewing: Hal Bodon Field features basic bleacher-style seating around the field. There is no published formal seating chart, so sightlines are straightforward for fans looking to catch MSSU soccer action in a casual, student-athlete atmosphere.

Parking: On-campus game-day parking is available. For specific lot guidance, refer to the MSSU Game Day Parking 5 PDF, which provides the current parking lot assignments and accessibility details for home games.

Transit: The venue is served by Joplin MAPS public transit. MSSU is listed as a stop on local routes, making it convenient for fans traveling from around Joplin and the surrounding area.

Nearby Hotels: If you’re visiting for a match, consider these nearby options:

  • Fairfield Inn Joplin — 3301 S Rangeline Rd
  • Best Western The Oasis at Joplin — 3508 S Rangeline Rd
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Joplin Southeast — 3400 S Rangeline Rd

We prioritize affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and nearby dining to help you maximize your trip while supporting reliable, on-site partners. Always confirm current rates and availability when you book.

Notable Events: Hal Bodon Field hosts MSSU men’s and women’s soccer, including conference matchups against Northwest Missouri State, Washburn, Midwestern State, and Central Missouri. Plan ahead for match dates and potential schedule changes, and secure your seats early for popular fixtures.

Insider Tip: Treat this like a friendly, straightforward booking—secure your seats, check parking details before game day, and use the recommended hotels to stay close to the action and avoid travel hassles.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3950 E. Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801.
  • Venue type: On-campus outdoor soccer field at Missouri Southern State University.
  • Renaming/history: Dedicated as Dr. Harold 'Hal' Bodon Field on September 9, 1998.
  • Capacity: Public capacity figures are not published for Hal Bodon Field.
  • Seating/chart: No published formal seating chart; seating is described as basic bleacher-style around the field.
  • Parking: On-campus game-day parking; see MSSU Game Day Parking 5 PDF for specific lot guidance.
  • Transit: Served by Joplin MAPS public transit; MSSU is listed as a stop on local routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn Joplin (3301 S Rangeline Rd), Best Western The Oasis at Joplin (3508 S Rangeline Rd), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Joplin Southeast (3400 S Rangeline Rd).
  • Notable events hosted: MSSU men’s and women’s soccer, including conference matches against teams such as Northwest Missouri State, Washburn, Midwestern State, and Central Missouri.