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Nickerson Field was the home field of the Boston Braves and the Boston Patriots in Boston, Massachusetts. It opened in 1915. It still stands today, used for other events.

Former Braves Field, home of the NFL's Boston Braves in 1932 and the AFL Patriots' first home; Boston University kept part of it as Nickerson Field, used for soccer and lacrosse. Capacity during NFL/AFL use not verified;

Stadium facts

Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Status
Standing, used for other events
Opened
1915
Teams
Boston Braves (1932)
Boston Patriots (1960–1962)
Other names
Braves Field; Boston University Field

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Nickerson Field10

  1. 1FormerSoldiers Field — Harvard Crimson (Boston, Massachusetts)same city
  2. 2FormerFenway Park — Boston Redskins, Boston Patriots and others (Boston, Massachusetts)same city
  3. 3FormerHolmes Field — Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, Massachusetts)2 mi
  4. 4FormerJarvis Field — Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, Massachusetts)2 mi
  5. 5FormerAlumni Field — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)3 mi
  6. 6FBSAlumni Stadium — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)3 mi
  7. 7FCSHarvard Stadium — Harvard Crimson (Boston, Massachusetts)same city
  8. 8FormerFoxboro Stadium — New England Patriots (Foxborough, Massachusetts)20 mi
  9. 9NFLGillette Stadium — New England Patriots (Foxborough, Massachusetts)20 mi
  10. 10FCSDuane Stadium — Merrimack Warriors (North Andover, Massachusetts)23 mi

Questions about Nickerson Field

Who played at Nickerson Field?

Nickerson Field was home to the Boston Braves (1932); the Boston Patriots (1960–1962).

When did Nickerson Field open?

Nickerson Field opened in 1915.

Is Nickerson Field still standing?

Yes. Nickerson Field is standing and used for other events.

What football stadiums are near Nickerson Field today?

Alumni Stadium (Boston College Eagles) is about 3 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, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.