Campanelli Stadium

Stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts, US

Campanelli Stadium

Campanelli Stadium

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Campanelli Stadium

Campanelli Stadium (the United States)

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Address| 1 Feinberg Way
Brockton, MA 02301
Coordinates| 42°04′09.61″N 71°02′33.69″W﻿ / ﻿42.0693361°N 71.0426917°W﻿ / 42.0693361; -71.0426917
Public transit| Brockton Area Transit Authority (bus)
Operator| Brockton Rox
Capacity| 4,750
Field size|

* Left field: 320 ft (98 m)
* Center field: 403 ft (123 m)
* Right field: 320 ft (98 m)

Construction
Built| 2002
Opened| 2002 (2002)
Tenants

* Brockton Rox (Northern League) 2002
* Brockton Rox (Northeast League) 2003–2004
* Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) 2005–2011
* Brockton Rox (FCBL) 2012–present
* New England Knockouts (FL) 2024–present

Campanelli Stadium is a stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts that is primarily used for baseball. The stadium is home to the Brockton Rox, a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, and the New England Knockouts, a professional minor league team that plays in the independent Frontier League.

## History

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Facade of Campanelli Stadium

The stadium, located in Brockton, Massachusetts, opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 4,750 spectators. It was named after Alfred Campanelli, a suburban housing mogul born in Brockton, who donated $2 million to fund a project that would "substantially benefit the people of Brockton."[1]

The main tenant, the Brockton Rox, have used the facility for home games since 2002, competing in three different professional leagues through the 2011 season. Since 2012, the team has competed in the amateur Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Rox hold various family-friendly actives at the park (such as face-painting or fireworks) before or after select games during their season.

In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the 100 Inning Game benefit for Curt Schilling's charity, Curt's Pitch for ALS. In 2014, Campanelli Stadium began hosting several of the inaugural MIAA "Super Eight" baseball games. Other sporting contests held at the venue include Brockton High School baseball games, select Boston College Eagles baseball games, and the Baseball Beanpot, contested between Boston College, UMass Amherst, Northeastern, and Harvard.

The venue has been used for medium- to large-scale concerts and other events. Major music acts such as Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and The B-52s have played at Campanelli. Other events, including The Jonas Brothers' Roadogs Softball Game, and Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball Game, have been held at the facility. The stadium also hosts small-scale events, such as Boy Scout overnights.

The stadium has had some issues, including a raccoon infestation during 2019.[2] Brockton's superintendent of buildings stated during the peak of the problem, "Maybe we should change the mascot to the Brockton raccoons."[2] However, this issue was eventually resolved.[1]

The New England Knockouts, a franchise in the Frontier League (FL), a Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner League, are set to begin play during the 2024 season using the stadium as their home ballpark.[3] The Knockouts played their first game at the stadium on May 10, defeating the Ottawa Titans 6-4.[4]

Free automobile parking during games is available at adjacent Brockton High School. The Brockton Area Transit Authority (BATA) provides bus transportation to the stadium.[5] The rail station nearest to the stadium, Brockton station of the MBTA Commuter Rail, is located approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) northeast, but is next to the BAT Centre, the primary hub for BATA.

## References

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1. ^ a b Baker, Paul (July 13, 2023). "Campanelli Stadium - Brockton Rox". Stadium Journey. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
2. ^ a b Larocque, Marc (June 26, 2019). "'Absolute dung heap' -- rodent infestation, property issues plague Brockton Rox stadium". The Enterprise. Brockton, Massachusetts. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
3. ^ "Knockouts Unveil Logos, Paying Homage to Brockton & its Boxing History". frontierleague.com (Press release). February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
4. ^ "Frontier League Daily Roundup - May 10, 2024". frontierleague.com. Frontier League. May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
5. ^ "FAQ". knockoutsbaseball.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024. "The Brockton Area Transit (BAT) will bring you directly to Campanelli Stadium!"

## External links

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* Stadium map at brocktonrox.com
* Stadium review at ballparkreviews.com

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Current ballparks in the Frontier League

East Division|

* Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
* Campanelli Stadium
* Clover Stadium
* Grainger Stadium
* Hinchliffe Stadium
* Ottawa Stadium
* Skylands Stadium
* Stade Canac
* Stade Quillorama

West Division|

* Bosse Field
* Duly Health and Care Field
* Grizzlies Ballpark
* Mercy Health Stadium
* Ozinga Field
* Thomas More Stadium
* Trustmark Park
* Wild Things Park
* Wintrust Field

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Current Ballparks of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League

* Bullens Field
* Campanelli Stadium
* Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field
* Fraser Field
* Holman Stadium
* New Britain Stadium
* Wahconah Park

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