Alumni Field
Alumni Field was the home field of the Boston College Eagles in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It opened in 1915. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1956).
Boston College's first on-campus stadium, south of Gasson Quad; bigger games were often moved to Fenway Park or Braves Field. After Alumni Stadium opened in 1957 the area became 'The Dustbowl' and Stokes Hall opened on the site in 2013;
Stadium facts
- Location
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1915
- Closed
- 1956
- Teams
- Boston College Eagles (1915–1956)
Teams that played here
- Boston College Eagles (FBS), 1915–1956
Stadiums near Alumni Field10
- 1FBSAlumni Stadium — Boston College Eagles same city
- 2FormerNickerson Field — Boston Braves & Boston Patriots 3 mi
- 3FormerSoldiers Field — Harvard Crimson 3 mi
- 4FormerFenway Park — Boston Redskins, Boston Patriots and others 4 mi
- 5FormerHolmes Field — Harvard Crimson 4 mi
- 6FormerJarvis Field — Harvard Crimson 4 mi
- 7FCSHarvard Stadium — Harvard Crimson 7 mi
- 8FormerFoxboro Stadium — New England Patriots 17 mi
- 9NFLGillette Stadium — New England Patriots 18 mi
- 10FCSW.B. Mason Stadium — Stonehill Skyhawks 22 mi
Questions about Alumni Field
Who played at Alumni Field?
Alumni Field was home to the Boston College Eagles (1915–1956).
When did Alumni Field open?
Alumni Field opened in 1915.
Is Alumni Field still standing?
No. Alumni Field has been demolished.
What football stadiums are near Alumni Field today?
Alumni Stadium (Boston College Eagles) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.