English Field at Union Park

A campus destination focused on baseball excellence

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Client
Virginia Tech
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Size
42,000 square feet
Status
Opened in 2018

Virginia Tech baseball has a storied past, rich with NCAA history, MLB draft prospects and incredible moments on the diamond. English Field is a dynamic new stadium that celebrates Virginia Tech baseball and serves as a home for its future. Everything from the stadium’s Hokie stone to embossed university symbols celebrates Virginia Tech and its legacy of baseball success.

Conceived as a stadium in the park, English Field creates remarkable experiences for athletes playing the sport they love. The 1,252-seat stadium also connects students, fans and community members in new ways to strengthen campus culture, the community and Virginia Tech’s legacy.

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The venue's former press box and permanent stands were removed to make space for a new and larger seating bowl for fans.
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The Virginia Tech brand is deeply on display throughout and fans are empowered to experience ballgames however is best for them, even playing catch with family and friends atop a nearby grass berm.
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The Virginia Tech brand is deeply on display throughout and fans are empowered to experience ballgames however is best for them, even playing catch with family and friends atop a nearby grass berm.

Testimonials

  • This ballpark creates remarkable experiences for athletes and allows fans to experience the game their way—relaxing in the sun, cheering close to the field or casually socializing with friends.

    CLAD Global
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A three-tier hospitality deck creates new types of fan experiences for those who visit to root on the Hokies or enjoy a concert.
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Portions of the stadium are restored and the famous Hokie stone still permeates the design to celebrate Virginia Tech's proud history.
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Portions of the stadium are restored and the famous Hokie stone still permeates the design to celebrate Virginia Tech's proud history.

Evolving collegiate sports venues

Athletic Business magazine profiled English Field as a leading beacon for how midsize collegiate sports venues are evolving and raising the bar. The piece notes that "while large venues at the Division I collegiate programs often secure the most press and recognition, smaller venues and midlevel colleges are changing just as rapidly, driven by some of the same realities found at larger institutions."

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We also designed new locker rooms and team spaces to meet the latest trends in collegiate sports.
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We also designed new locker rooms and team spaces to meet the latest trends in collegiate sports.
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English Field is restored as a beacon to empower dynamic fan experiences for generations to come.