What is the capacity of Coffey Field?

Coffey Field has a seating capacity of 7,000.

Where is Coffey Field located?

Coffey Field is located in Bronx, New York.

What team plays at Coffey Field?

Coffey Field is the home stadium of Fordham Rams in the Patriot.

What stadiums are near Coffey Field?

The closest stadiums to Coffey Field are Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium (2 mi), Yankee Stadium (3 mi), Citi Field (7 mi), MetLife Stadium (11 mi), MetLife Stadium (11 mi), Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium (16 mi).

Coffey Field - home of Fordham Rams in Bronx, New York

NCAA FCS

Coffey FieldBronx, New York

Fordham Rams

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Capacity

7,000

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Conference

Patriot

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Opened

1930

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Surface

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📖About Coffey Field

Jack Coffey Field opened in 1930 and was named in 1954 for legendary baseball coach and athletic director Jack Coffey, a 1910 Fordham graduate who was one of the school's first professional ballplayers. Located on the historic Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, the field has been home to Fordham football, soccer and baseball for nearly a century.

🏛️History

Origins

The facility was built in 1930 to provide Fordham University with a dedicated athletic complex on the Rose Hill campus. It served as the home for multiple sports, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Fordham athletics.

Major Renovations

1954Field named in honor of Jack Coffey, four years before his 1958 retirement

1964Students revived football as a club sport after 1954 cessation

1970Varsity football officially returned to Fordham

2005Grass replaced with full FieldTurf

2005Baseball field completely renovated and named Jim Houlihan Field with $1M donation

Notable Moments

1930Opening of athletic facility that would become Jack Coffey Field

1954Football program ceased operations

1964Student-led football revival as club sport on Coffey Field

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The 7,000-seat venue offers an intimate setting for Patriot League football. Sideline seating provides the best views of the FieldTurf playing surface. The compact stadium creates an energetic atmosphere on game days.

Parking Tips

Limited parking is available on campus. Consider public transportation - the Fordham Metro-North station is nearby, and the Bronx has extensive subway access. Street parking in the surrounding neighborhood requires planning ahead on game days.

Game Day

Experience Fordham football on the historic Rose Hill campus, one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. The campus's Gothic architecture provides a stunning backdrop. After the game, explore nearby Arthur Avenue, known as the "real Little Italy" of New York, with authentic Italian restaurants and bakeries.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

The Bronx Beer Hall

Modern beer hall inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Features salvaged-wood counters and white-tile walls with variety of draft brews and craft beers.

📍 0.8 miles2344 Arthur Ave

💡 Great spot for pre-game drinks with a rotating selection of local craft beers.