Lessing Field
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 The stadium during a lacrosse match, 2008 | |
 Interactive map of Lessing Field | |
| Former names | Varsity Field |
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| Address | Fairfield, CT United States |
| Owner | Fairfield University |
| Operator | Fairfield Athletics |
| Type | Stadium |
| Capacity | 600 |
| Current use | Soccer |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2002 |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Tenants | |
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| Website | |
| fairfieldstags.com/lessing-field | |
Lessing Field is a soccer-specific stadium on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is home to the Fairfield Stags men's and women's soccer teams. Previously named "Varsity Field" it was renovated in 2002 including the installation of high-durability sod, a new irrigation and drainage systems, new lights for night games and new stands with capacity for 600 fans.[1]
Lessing Field is named in honor of Stephen Lessing '76, a former member of the Fairfield Stags men's tennis team and current member of the Fairfield University Board of Trustees whose generosity allowed for the stadium renovations.[2]
The stadium used to serve as Fairfield men's and women's lacrosse teams until they moved to Rafferty Stadium, opened in 2015.[3]
Lessing Field has played host to numerous conference championships, including the 2004 MAAC Women's Soccer Championship, 2005 MAAC Women's Lacrosse Championship, 2006 MAAC Men's Soccer Championship, and both the 2007 MAAC Men's and Women's Soccer Championships. The finals for all the 2006 and 2007 Championship events were aired live on ESPNU.[4]
