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About Vonachen Stadium

Welcome to Vonachen Stadium, today commonly referred to as Shea Stadium, the soccer-specific home for Bradley Braves. Located at 1523 W Nebraska Ave in Peoria, IL, this venue has a rich history dating back to its days as Meinen Field. Since its rename in 2002, the site has hosted Bradley soccer and selective events, including a notable 2008 US Open Cup qualifier. With a seating capacity of 3,800 for soccer, the venue offers a compact, intimate atmosphere and modern amenities that support players, fans, and media alike.

Whether you’re planning to catch a Bradley Braves match or explore the venue for an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Our goal is to make your ticket-buying experience straightforward and stress-free.

Seating is configured to provide close sightlines, with a grass berm replacing permanent home-plate seating along the left-field line. For VIP access, there are suites and a press area added during the stadium’s conversion. The primary parking area sits about one block north of the ramp from I-74, with clear directions available from Bradley Athletics. CityLink buses serve the stadium area, offering convenient public transit options for fans coming from across Peoria.

Hotels in the Peoria Grand Prairie area, including The Hotels at Grand Prairie, are common choices for Bradley events and tournament schedules held at Shea Stadium. We prioritize affiliate partners for hotel and dining recommendations to ensure reliable, convenient options near the venue.

Plan ahead to secure your seats for upcoming Bradley Braves games or other events hosted at Shea Stadium. If you’re unsure about date specifics, check Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date for any changes. Remember, each event date is treated independently, so plan accordingly and enjoy the game-day experience with confidence.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Former names/timeline: Meinen Field (1970–1992) → Pete Vonachen Stadium at Meinen Field (1992–2002) → Shea Stadium (renamed in 2002; soccer usage began in 2003).
  • Current venue: Shea Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium owned/operated by Bradley University, home to Bradley Braves soccer.
  • Address: 1523 W Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 61604.
  • Capacity: 3,800 for soccer events.
  • Layout: permanent home-plate seating was removed and replaced by a grass berm along the left-field line; additional VIP suites and a press area were added during the conversion.
  • Parking: primary Shea Stadium parking area located one block north of the ramp from I-74; directions/parking noted by Bradley Athletics.
  • Transit: served by CityLink public transit.
  • Nearby hotels: hotels in the Peoria Grand Prairie area (The Hotels at Grand Prairie) are commonly used for Bradley events and have sponsored soccer/classic tournaments at Shea Stadium.
  • Notable events: hosted a 2008 US Open Cup qualifier (Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew) at Shea Stadium with attendance around 3,829.
  • Renaming/demolition note: the site was renamed from Vonachen Stadium to Shea Stadium in 2002; it has not been demolished.