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{{Short description|Stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts, US}}
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| stadium_name = Campanelli Stadium
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| name = Campanelli Stadium
| image = [[File:CampanelliStadiumFront.jpg|150px]]
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| image = Campanelli Stadium - panorama.jpg
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| location = One Lexington Avenue<br>[[Brockton, Massachusetts|Brockton, MA]] 02301
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| built = 2002
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| opened = 2002
| address = 1 Feinberg Way
| owner =
| city = [[Brockton, Massachusetts|Brockton, MA]] 02301
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| coordinates = {{Coord|42|04|09.61|N|71|02|33.69|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline,title}}
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| operator = Brockton Rox
| publictransit = [[Brockton Area Transit Authority]] (bus)<!--the nearest rail station is over a mile away-->
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| operator = Brockton Rox
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| capacity = 4,750
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| tenants = [[Brockton Rox]] ([[Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball|Can-Am League]]) (2002–2011) <br> [[Brockton Rox]] ([[Futures Collegiate Baseball League|FCBL]]) (2012–present)
|Left field: {{convert|320|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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|Center field: {{convert|403|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| seating_capacity = 4,750
| dimensions = Left Field: {{convert|320|ft|m|abbr=on}} <br> Center Field: {{convert|403|ft|m|abbr=on}} <br> Right Field: {{convert|320|ft|m|abbr=on}}
|Right field: {{convert|320|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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| publictransit = [[Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority|MBTA]] {{rail color box|system=MBTA|line=Middleborough/Lakeville}} [[Brockton (MBTA station)|Brockton]]
| built = 2002
| opened = {{Start date|2002}}
| tenants = {{ubl
|[[Brockton Rox]] ([[Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010)|Northern League]]) 2002
|Brockton Rox ([[Northeast League]]) 2003–2004
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|Brockton Rox ([[Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball|Can-Am League]]) 2005–2011
|Brockton Rox ([[Futures Collegiate Baseball League|FCBL]]) 2012–present
|[[New England Knockouts]] ([[Frontier League|FL]]) 2024–present
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'''Campanelli Stadium''' is a [[stadium]] in [[Brockton, Massachusetts]]. It is primarily used for [[baseball]] and is the home field of the [[Brockton Rox]] baseball team of the [[Futures Collegiate Baseball League]] [[List of collegiate summer baseball leagues|summer league]]. The stadium opened in 2002 and holds 6,000 people.
'''Campanelli Stadium''' is a [[stadium]] in [[Brockton, Massachusetts]] that is primarily used for [[baseball]]. The stadium is home to the [[Brockton Rox]], a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the [[Futures Collegiate Baseball League]], and the [[New England Knockouts]], a professional minor league team that plays in the independent [[Frontier League]].


==History==
Campanelli Stadium, along with the Brockton Rox, celebrated its 10th anniversary season in 2011.
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[[File:CampanelliStadiumFront.jpg|thumb|left|Facade of Campanelli Stadium]]
The stadium, located in [[Brockton, Massachusetts]], opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 4,750 spectators. It was named after [[Alfred Campanelli]], a suburban housing mogul born in Brockton, who donated $2 million to fund a project that would "substantially benefit the people of Brockton."<ref name="stadiumjourney">{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Paul |date=2023-07-13 |title=Campanelli Stadium - Brockton Rox |url=https://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/campanelli-stadium-s168 |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=Stadium Journey |language=en}}</ref>


The main tenant, the [[Brockton Rox]], have used the facility for home games since 2002, competing in three different professional leagues through the 2011 season. Since 2012, the team has competed in the amateur [[Futures Collegiate Baseball League]] (FCBL). The Rox hold various family-friendly actives at the park (such as face-painting or fireworks) before or after select games during their season.
During Sunday afternoon home games, family fun festivals are held prior to the first [[pitch (baseball)|pitch]]. Activities include [[body painting|face painting]], balloon artists, and [[Catch (baseball)|catch]] on the field. After the game, children are able to run the bases and receive autographs from the Rox players, who stand along the warning track on the third base side. On Kids Eat Free Mondays, children receive a voucher for food with the purchase of a box seat. The Rox also host Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark, with specials on draft beers in the Right Field Beer Garden for $2. Also, the Rox host Friday Night Fireworks after all Friday night games.


The venue is also used for medium to large scale [[concert]]s and other events. Major music acts such as [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[Bob Dylan]], and [[B52s]] have all played at Campanelli. Other events, including [[The Jonas Brothers]]' Roadogs Softball Game, and [[Kevin Faulk]] Celebrity Softball Game are also help at the facility. The stadium also hosts small scale events, such as [[Scouting in Massachusetts|Boy Scout]] overnights. The [[Brockton High School]] [[High school baseball|baseball]] games, select [[Boston College Eagles baseball]] games, and the Baseball Beanpot ([[Boston College]], [[UMass Amherst]], [[Northeastern University|Northeastern]], and [[Harvard]]). In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the [[100 Inning Game]] benefit for [[Curt Schilling|Curt Schilling's]] charity Curt's Pitch for ALS. In 2014, Campanelli Stadium began hosting several of the inaugural [[Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association|MIAA]] [[Super Eight (baseball)|Super Eight]] baseball games.
In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the [[100 Inning Game]] benefit for [[Curt Schilling|Curt Schilling's]] charity, Curt's Pitch for ALS. In 2014, Campanelli Stadium began hosting several of the inaugural [[Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association|MIAA]] "Super Eight" baseball games. Other sporting contests held at the venue include [[Brockton High School]] baseball games, select [[Boston College Eagles baseball]] games, and the Baseball Beanpot, contested between [[Boston College]], [[UMass Amherst]], [[Northeastern University|Northeastern]], and [[Harvard]].


The venue has been used for medium- to large-scale [[concert]]s and other events. Major music acts such as [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[Bob Dylan]], and [[The B-52s]] have played at Campanelli. Other events, including [[The Jonas Brothers]]' Roadogs Softball Game, and [[Kevin Faulk]] Celebrity Softball Game, have been held at the facility. The stadium also hosts small-scale events, such as [[Scouting in Massachusetts|Boy Scout]] overnights.
Attached to the stadium is the {{convert|15,000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} Shaw's Conference Center, a facility which hosts numerous social functions. The combined minor league baseball stadium and banquet facility is one of only two such complexes in the nation.{{citation needed|date=October 2010}}


The stadium has had some issues, including a raccoon infestation during 2019.<ref name="heap">{{Cite news |last=Larocque |first=Marc |title='Absolute dung heap' -- rodent infestation, property issues plague Brockton Rox stadium |url=https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/local/2019/06/26/absolute-dung-heap-rodent/4825554007/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |date=2019-06-26 |newspaper=[[The Enterprise (Brockton)|The Enterprise]] |location=[[Brockton, Massachusetts]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Brockton's superintendent of buildings stated during the peak of the problem, "Maybe we should change the mascot to the Brockton raccoons."<ref name="heap" /> However, this issue was eventually resolved.<ref name="stadiumjourney" />
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==External links==
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* [http://www.ballparkreviews.com/brockton/brockton.htm Ballpark Reviews Webpage on Campanelli Stadium]


The [[New England Knockouts]], a franchise in the [[Frontier League]] (FL), a [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) [[MLB Partner League|Partner League]], are set to begin play during the 2024 season using the stadium as their home ballpark.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.frontierleague.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/releases/20240227i7qm2d |title=Knockouts Unveil Logos, Paying Homage to Brockton & its Boxing History |website=frontierleague.com |date=February 27, 2024 |accessdate=March 20, 2024}}</ref> The Knockouts played their first game at the stadium on May 10, defeating the [[Ottawa Titans]] 6-4.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frontier League Daily Roundup - May 10, 2024 |url=https://frontierleague.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/202405112f172o |website=frontierleague.com |publisher=Frontier League |access-date=29 August 2024 |date=11 May 2024}}</ref>
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Free automobile parking during games is available at adjacent Brockton High School. The [[Brockton Area Transit Authority]] (BATA) provides bus transportation to the stadium.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.knockoutsbaseball.com/#FAQ |title=FAQ |website=knockoutsbaseball.com |accessdate=March 20, 2024 |quote=The Brockton Area Transit (BAT) will bring you directly to Campanelli Stadium! }}</ref> The rail station nearest to the stadium, [[Brockton station (MBTA)|Brockton station]] of the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]], is located approximately {{convert|1.7|mi|km}} northeast, but is next to the BAT Centre, the primary hub for BATA.
{{Brockton Rox}}


==References==
{{Reflist}}

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==External links==
* [http://www.brocktonrox.com/campanelli-stadium/stadium-map/ Stadium map] at brocktonrox.com
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* [http://www.ballparkreviews.com/brockton/brockton.htm Stadium review] at ballparkreviews.com

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Campanelli Stadium
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Campanelli Stadium is located in Massachusetts
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Location within Massachusetts
Campanelli Stadium is located in the United States
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Campanelli Stadium (the United States)
Address1 Feinberg Way
Brockton, MA 02301
Coordinates42°04′09.61″N 71°02′33.69″W / 42.0693361°N 71.0426917°W / 42.0693361; -71.0426917
Public transitBrockton Area Transit Authority (bus)
OperatorBrockton Rox
Capacity4,750
Field size
  • Left field: 320 ft (98 m)
  • Center field: 403 ft (123 m)
  • Right field: 320 ft (98 m)
Construction
Built2002
Opened2002 (2002)
Tenants

Campanelli Stadium is a stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts that is primarily used for baseball. The stadium is home to the Brockton Rox, a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, and the New England Knockouts, a professional minor league team that plays in the independent Frontier League.

History

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Facade of Campanelli Stadium

The stadium, located in Brockton, Massachusetts, opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 4,750 spectators. It was named after Alfred Campanelli, a suburban housing mogul born in Brockton, who donated $2 million to fund a project that would "substantially benefit the people of Brockton."[1]

The main tenant, the Brockton Rox, have used the facility for home games since 2002, competing in three different professional leagues through the 2011 season. Since 2012, the team has competed in the amateur Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Rox hold various family-friendly actives at the park (such as face-painting or fireworks) before or after select games during their season.

In 2005, Campanelli Stadium hosted the 100 Inning Game benefit for Curt Schilling's charity, Curt's Pitch for ALS. In 2014, Campanelli Stadium began hosting several of the inaugural MIAA "Super Eight" baseball games. Other sporting contests held at the venue include Brockton High School baseball games, select Boston College Eagles baseball games, and the Baseball Beanpot, contested between Boston College, UMass Amherst, Northeastern, and Harvard.

The venue has been used for medium- to large-scale concerts and other events. Major music acts such as Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and The B-52s have played at Campanelli. Other events, including The Jonas Brothers' Roadogs Softball Game, and Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball Game, have been held at the facility. The stadium also hosts small-scale events, such as Boy Scout overnights.

The stadium has had some issues, including a raccoon infestation during 2019.[2] Brockton's superintendent of buildings stated during the peak of the problem, "Maybe we should change the mascot to the Brockton raccoons."[2] However, this issue was eventually resolved.[1]

The New England Knockouts, a franchise in the Frontier League (FL), a Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner League, are set to begin play during the 2024 season using the stadium as their home ballpark.[3] The Knockouts played their first game at the stadium on May 10, defeating the Ottawa Titans 6-4.[4]

Free automobile parking during games is available at adjacent Brockton High School. The Brockton Area Transit Authority (BATA) provides bus transportation to the stadium.[5] The rail station nearest to the stadium, Brockton station of the MBTA Commuter Rail, is located approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) northeast, but is next to the BAT Centre, the primary hub for BATA.

References

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  1. ^ a b Baker, Paul (July 13, 2023). "Campanelli Stadium - Brockton Rox". Stadium Journey. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Larocque, Marc (June 26, 2019). "'Absolute dung heap' -- rodent infestation, property issues plague Brockton Rox stadium". The Enterprise. Brockton, Massachusetts. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Knockouts Unveil Logos, Paying Homage to Brockton & its Boxing History". frontierleague.com (Press release). February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Frontier League Daily Roundup - May 10, 2024". frontierleague.com. Frontier League. May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "FAQ". knockoutsbaseball.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024. The Brockton Area Transit (BAT) will bring you directly to Campanelli Stadium!
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