Kessler Stadium

Kessler Stadium

Former names	Kessler Field
Location	400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Coordinates	40.279313°N 74.009464°W / 40.279313; -74.009464
Owner	Monmouth University
Operator	Monmouth University
Capacity	4,600 (1993–2013) 3,200 (2014–2016) 4,200 (2017–present)
Surface	Fieldturf
Construction
Broke ground	1992
Opened	September 25, 1993
Renovated	2017
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. It was built in 1993 and is home to the Monmouth University Hawks. 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.

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

See also

• List of NCAA Division I FCS football stadiums

External links

• Monmouth sports information department