Rockwell Field
Rockwell Field was the home field of the Kent State Golden Flashes in Kent, Ohio. It opened in 1920 and held 3,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1941).
Kent State's first athletic field, with wooden bleachers, used for football through 1940. The site is now the open field known as the Commons, site of the May 4 commemorations.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Kent, Ohio
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1920
- Closed
- 1941
- Capacity
- 3,000
- Teams
- Kent State Golden Flashes (1920–1940)
- Other names
- Normal Field; Rockwell Commons
Teams that played here
- Kent State Golden Flashes (FBS), 1920–1940
Stadiums near Rockwell Field10
- 1FormerMemorial Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes same city
- 2FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes same city
- 3FormerRubber Bowl — Akron Zips 10 mi
- 4FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 11 mi
- 5FormerLeague Park — Cleveland Rams 29 mi
- 6FormerShaw Stadium — Cleveland Rams 30 mi
- 7NFLHuntington Bank Field — Cleveland Browns 31 mi
- 8FormerCleveland Municipal Stadium — Cleveland Rams & Cleveland Browns 31 mi
- 9FormerRayen Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 35 mi
- 10FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 35 mi
Questions about Rockwell Field
Who played at Rockwell Field?
Rockwell Field was home to the Kent State Golden Flashes (1920–1940).
When did Rockwell Field open?
Rockwell Field opened in 1920.
Is Rockwell Field still standing?
No. Rockwell Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Rockwell Field hold?
Rockwell Field held about 3,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Rockwell Field today?
Dix Stadium (Kent State Golden Flashes) 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.