Neilson Field
Neilson Field was the home field of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It opened in 1891. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1938).
Rutgers' football field on the College Avenue Campus from 1891 until Rutgers Stadium opened in 1938. The exact site and what replaced it were not confirmed; coordinates are approximate (College Avenue Campus).
Stadium facts
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1891
- Closed
- 1938
- Teams
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1891–1937)
Teams that played here
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (FBS), 1891–1937
Stadiums near Neilson Field10
- 1FBSSHI Stadium — Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1 mi
- 2FormerRutgers Stadium (1938) — Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1 mi
- 3FormerPalmer Stadium — Princeton Tigers 15 mi
- 4FCSPowers Field at Princeton Stadium — Princeton Tigers 16 mi
- 5FCSWagner College Stadium — Wagner Seahawks 17 mi
- 6FCSKessler Field — Monmouth Hawks 27 mi
- 7FormerGiants Stadium — New York Giants, New York Jets and others 29 mi
- 8NFLMetLife Stadium — New York Giants & New York Jets 29 mi
- 9FormerPolo Grounds — New York Giants, New York Titans/Jets and others 35 mi
- 10FormerYankee Stadium (1923) — New York Giants 35 mi
Questions about Neilson Field
Who played at Neilson Field?
Neilson Field was home to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1891–1937).
When did Neilson Field open?
Neilson Field opened in 1891.
Is Neilson Field still standing?
No. Neilson Field has been demolished.
What football stadiums are near Neilson Field today?
SHI Stadium (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) is about 1 miles away. 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.