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'''Kessler Stadium''' is a 4,200-seat [[American football|football]] and [[Track and field|track]] [[stadium]] in [[West Long Branch, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Kessler Field|publisher=monmouthhawks.com|url=http://monmouthhawks.com/facilities/?id=3|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref> It was built in 1993 and is home to the [[Monmouth University|Monmouth University Hawks]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Kessler Stadium-West Long Branch, NJ|publisher=stadiumjourney.com|url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/kessler-field-s2180/|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref> Kessler Stadium underwent a massive renovation prior to the start of the 2017 football season that saw the seating capacity expand to more than 4,200 seats, including 800+ chair backs. A brand-new brick facade complements the design of the OceanFirst Bank Center and the seating stretches end zone to end zone. Kessler Stadium is home to a state-of-the-art press box and multimedia center on the third fourth, a main concourse at ground level which is home to the Brockriede Family Concessions and the Austin Family Box Office. On the second floor, the Doherty Family Deck hosts Monmouth Athletics Blue-White Club events.
'''Kessler Stadium''' is a 4,200-seat [[American football|football]] and [[Track and field|track]] [[stadium]] in [[West Long Branch, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Kessler Field|publisher=monmouthhawks.com|url=http://monmouthhawks.com/facilities/?id=3|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref> It was built in 1993 and is home to the [[Monmouth University|Monmouth University Hawks]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Kessler Stadium-West Long Branch, NJ|publisher=stadiumjourney.com|url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/kessler-field-s2180/|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref> Kessler Stadium underwent a renovation prior to the start of the 2017 football season that saw the seating capacity expand to more than 4,200 seats, including 800+ chair backs. A new brick facade complements the design of the OceanFirst Bank Center and the seating stretches end zone to end zone. Kessler Stadium is home to a press box and multimedia center on the third fourth, a main concourse at ground level which is home to the Brockriede Family Concessions and the Austin Family Box Office. On the second floor, the Doherty Family Deck hosts Monmouth Athletics Blue-White Club events.


The first home football game in Monmouth's history was on September 25, 1993, against [[Sacred Heart University]].
The first home football game in Monmouth's history was on September 25, 1993, against [[Sacred Heart University]].
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Latest revision as of 19:06, 29 April 2023

Kessler Stadium
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Former namesKessler Field
Location400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Coordinates40°16′46″N 74°00′34″W / 40.279313°N 74.009464°W / 40.279313; -74.009464
OwnerMonmouth University
OperatorMonmouth University
Capacity4,600 (1993–2013)
3,200 (2014–2016)
4,200 (2017–present)
SurfaceFieldturf
Construction
Broke ground1992
OpenedSeptember 25, 1993
Renovated2017
Construction cost$16 million
Tenants
Monmouth University Hawks (NCAA)
(1993–present)
Not to be confused with Keesler Field.

Kessler Stadium is a 4,200-seat football and track stadium in West Long Branch, New Jersey.[1] It was built in 1993 and is home to the Monmouth University Hawks.[2] Kessler Stadium underwent a renovation prior to the start of the 2017 football season that saw the seating capacity expand to more than 4,200 seats, including 800+ chair backs. A new brick facade complements the design of the OceanFirst Bank Center and the seating stretches end zone to end zone. Kessler Stadium is home to a press box and multimedia center on the third fourth, a main concourse at ground level which is home to the Brockriede Family Concessions and the Austin Family Box Office. On the second floor, the Doherty Family Deck hosts Monmouth Athletics Blue-White Club events.

The first home football game in Monmouth's history was on September 25, 1993, against Sacred Heart University.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kessler Field". monmouthhawks.com. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  2. ^ "Kessler Stadium-West Long Branch, NJ". stadiumjourney.com. Retrieved 2017-08-01.

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