Matador Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, California, United States, more specifically in the San Fernando Valley district of Northridge. It is home to the Cal State Northridge Matadors baseball team, a member of the Division I Big West Conference. The venue was opened on March 4, 1961, with the Matadors losing 10–8 to Claremont-Mudd. The facility has a capacity of 1,200.[1]
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| Location | Northridge, CA |
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| Coordinates | 34°14′42″N 118°31′36″W / 34.245105°N 118.526747°W |
| Owner | California State University, Northridge |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
| Field size | 325 ft. (LF) 335 ft. (RF) 375 ft. (gaps) 400 ft. (CF) |
| Surface | Bermuda grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
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| Built | 1961 |
| Opened | March 4, 1961 |
| Renovated | 1975, 1981, 1993, 1996 |
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| Cal State Northridge Matadors baseball (1961–present) | |
Renovations edit
In 1975, a three-year renovation process began which saw a new infield, scoreboard, batting cages, fencing, bleachers, and press box installed. A clubhouse adjoining the Matador dugout was constructed in 1981. A new infield was installed in 1993, followed by a new scoreboard and video replay screen over the right field fence in 1996.[1]
In 2017, new renovation plans were revealed with a total cost of $15 Million. The stadium will expand its capacity and overhaul its entire look including: new concession stands, new entry way honoring the Matadors' baseball history, an expanded hitting facility, state of the art team building, stair back seating with premium areas, new restrooms, children's play area, and grass berm seating.[2]
Gallery edit
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Matador Field press box -
Matador Field scoreboard
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Matador Field at gomatadors.cstv.com, URL accessed June 25, 2010. Archived 06-25-10
- ^ "CSUN Athletics Unveils Baseball Stadium Renovation Project".