University of Virginia Athletics

PO Box 400846, McCue Center
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

The home of the University of Virginia's soccer and lacrosse teams is Klöckner Stadium, considered one of the nation's premier college soccer and lacrosse facilities. In its short history, Klöckner has played host to numerous soccer and lacrosse postseason games. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled on Aug. 30, 1992, when 6,142 sun-drenched fans gathered for a dedication exhibition match between Santa Clara and Virginia. The rematch between the two finalists from the 1991 NCAA championship game was a fitting matchup to officially dedicate a facility where UVa would prove virtually unbeatable in the coming years. In what would become a season-long trait, UVa scored on a rebound when Ben Crawley headed in Damian Silvera's deflected shot in the 62nd minute for the historic first goal at the new field as UVa defeated Santa Clara 1-0 to start its march towards a second consecutive NCAA championship.



The men's and women's lacrosse teams play all home games at Klöckner Stadium. The field has served as one of the best places to catch the most exciting lacrosse games in ACC history. It also attracts some of the best teams in the country, which makes for an exhilarating spring in Klöckner. Built at a cost of $3.4 million, Klöckner Stadium was made possible through the generosity of the Klöckner Group donating $1.2 million to the construction the stadium.



The $1.2 million gift from Klöckner went toward completion of the first phase of the Klöckner Stadium project. The project's first phase included permanent seating in the grandstand for 3,600 (with additional hillside seating for approximately 3,500 people), a regulation-size natural grass field, a full-size practice field adjacent to the stadium, team locker rooms, a press box, an indoor VIP box, scoreboard, concession stands and rest rooms. The second phase of the stadium project, the installation of a lighting system, was completed during the summer of 1995. The Klöckner Group renewed its commitment to the University as the largest donor to this project. The lighting system provides lighting on the playing field as well as on the walkways leading to the stadium from surrounding streets and parking lots. UVa played its first night game at Klöckner Stadium on September 13, 1995, against Virginia Tech as 3,358 fans braved a threatening thunderstorm to attend the historic game. Despite a 30-minute first-half rain delay, many fans remained to cheer the Cavaliers on to a 7-1 victory.



In addition to serving as the home of the Cavaliers, Klöckner Stadium allows the University of Virginia to sponsor coaching clinics, state cup and high school championships, conference, regional and national intercollegiate contests and tournaments. It also plays host to United States Soccer Federation events and national team Olympic qualifiers. Klöckner Stadium has also been used as a training site for the D.C. United team of Major League Soccer and as the site for the Spring Game for the UVa football team. In 2004, the facility received a new scoreboard marking the latest improvement to Klöckner Stadium and in 2006 a new state-of-the-art video display board was added to the scoreboard.


On February 16, 2002 the University of Virginia baseball program defeated Bucknell by the score of 10-3 in the first contest played at the brand new UVa Baseball Stadium. Virginia opened the door on its sparkling new multi-million dollar facility for the 2002 season. With a new seating capacity of 4,801 and field dimensions of 335-377-408-377-352 (left-right), Davenport showcases as one of the finest collegiate baseball facilities in the nation. In 2010, Virginia played host to a NCAA Regional for a fourth time (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010) and hosted its first Super Regional at Davenport Field. Prior to postseason play, 979 general admission bleacher seats were added down the right field line and an additional 600 seats were added in right field to expand the seating capacity to 4,801.



The UVa Baseball Stadium has been through a series of improvements over its tenure as the home to the Virginia Cavaliers, but none like the recent upgrades and renovations. Improvements to the stadium include: a canopied grandstand with 1,500 seats; an additional 500 seats and a grass hillside to provide more seating; six sky boxes for lease by fans and corporate sponsors; stadium lights; new dugouts for the home and visiting teams; an on-site locker room and club house; a new press box, and a new concession area. Representing a major athletic facility improvement, the University of Virginia installed a new grass playing surface at the then UVa Baseball Field in 1998. The Bermuda grass playing surface - known as Davenport Field - was dedicated on Saturday, April 13th, 2002 during Virginia's second contest of a three-game series against Wake Forest.



The field was named in honor of Thomas "Ted" Edward Davenport who served the University of Virginia as Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer of the Virginia Student Aid Foundation (VSAF) from 1958 until 1988. He was a dear friend and avid fan of the University until his death in 2001. A 1953 graduate of the Curry School of Education, Davenport was instrumental in increasing the donations and donors to the annual fund and leading capital funding efforts for the athletics program during his tenure. He served the University in several capacities including head baseball coach and head golf coach.


Scott Stadium (officially the Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium), located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is the home of the Virginia Cavaliers football team. It sits on the University of Virginia's Grounds, east of Hereford College and first-year dorms on Alderman Road but west of Brown College and the Lawn. Constructed in 1931, it is the oldest active football stadium in Virginia. Scott Stadium, with a capacity of 61,500, is the 27th largest university-owned college football stadium and is tied with Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, as the 69th largest stadium by capacity in America when including the 31 National Football League professional venues and college stadia not owned by any university, such as the Cotton Bowl and the Rose Bowl. It also hosts other events, such as concerts for bands that can fill an entire stadium, such as the Dave Matthews Band in 2001, The Rolling Stones in 2005, and U2 in 2009. The Virginia High School League held its Group AAA Division 5 and 6 State Championship games at the stadium in December 2007 and will returned for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The facility has also hosted the Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship in 1977 and 1982 and the ACC Women's Lacrosse Tournament in 2008.

Home of the UVA volleyball and wrestling teams, The University of Virginia's venerable old Memorial Gymnasium was renovated in 2005, courtesy of a gift of more than $1.5 million from an anonymous donor. The gift provided $845,500 for extensive improvements to 79-year-old "Mem Gym," which was home to the U.Va. basketball program for 42 seasons before University Hall opened in 1965. It was also the past home of the Virginia swim and dive teams and indoor track teams. The renovations to Mem Gym included improved lighting and sound systems, a new scoreboard, new bleachers, new windows, resurfacing and remarking of the floor (the gym's original floor was replaced in 1992), an improved air-flow system, a new divider curtain and a fresh coat of paint. Renovations were also made for the general-use men's and women's locker rooms and for the gym's lobby and other common spaces. Memberships are available, but eligibility hinges on a direct affiliation with the University of Virginia.


The Turf field is located next to Onesty and University Halls, in the heart of the University sports complex.



Virginia has played host to a number of ACC and NCAA games on the Turf Field, including hosting both the ACC Championship and first and second round competition of the NCAA Tournament in 2009. The Turf Field once again hosted NCAA Tournament first and second round games in 2010. The ACC Championship was also played there in 1984, 1988, 1994, 1998, and 2003. The Cavaliers also previously hosted NCAA Tournament competition in 1997. While field hockey has used the field the most, both men's and women's lacrosse have used the turf, having hosted ACC and NCAA competitions. In 1998, the women's lacrosse team won the ACC Championship on the field and hosted a NCAA quarterfinal match there later that year.


The University of Virginia Aquatic & Fitness Center opened during the summer of 1996. The 98,000 square-foot, $18.5 million complex features an Olympic-sized pool, warm-water pool, whirlpool and sauna, fitness areas and locker rooms, as well as classrooms, a dining area and a bookstore. The 50-meter pool features advanced lane lines and gutters, as well as a short course that ranges from seven to 14 feet in depth. Memberships are available, but eligibility depends on your affiliation with the University of Virginia.



The Aquatic & Fitness Center Phase II projected was completed in May of 2004. This project added a three-court gymnasium, an indoor walking/running track, additional multipurpose rooms, a cycling room and expanded free weight and cardiovascular exercise areas. The state-of-the-art facility marks a substantial improvement in training facilities for the Cavaliers, who lacked an Olympic-sized pool in their prior facility.



The Aquatic Center provides a further boost to the success of the Cavaliers, previously one of only two teams to finish in the national Top 20 without an Olympic-sized pool. "When young athletes look at a school, they look at the facilities because that tells the athlete something about the program," said head coach Mark Bernardino. "With this facility, we are showing our potential student-athletes that we are interested in recruiting athletes with national and international aspirations, and that we are committed to the long-term excellence of the University of Virginia swimming and diving program." In the summer of 2009, a 5-meter platform tower was added to the facility, adding a missing piece instrumental to the growth and development of the UVa diving program. The Aquatic & Fitness Center served as the site for the Men's and Women's ACC Swimming and Diving Championships in 1998, 2001 and 2004.

  • University of Virginia Athletics
  • PO Box 400846, McCue Center
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

  • (434) 982-5100