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Kessler Field - home of Monmouth Hawks in West Long Branch, New Jersey
NCAA FCS

Kessler FieldWest Long Branch, New Jersey

Monmouth Hawks

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Capacity
4,000
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Conference
CAA Football
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Opened
1993
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Surface
N/A

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📖About Kessler Field

Kessler Stadium opened in 1993 and was renovated in 2017 to expand capacity to 4,200 for Monmouth's historic first NCAA FCS playoff appearance. Located just a mile from the Jersey Shore in a residential neighborhood, the stadium offers a unique coastal college football atmosphere.

🏛️History

Origins

The stadium was built in 1993 to support Monmouth's football program, providing an on-campus venue in West Long Branch.

Major Renovations

1993Kessler Stadium opened on campus
2017Stadium renovated and expanded to 4,200 capacity

Notable Moments

2017Monmouth made NCAA Division I FCS playoffs for first time in program history

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The renovated seating provides good sightlines throughout the intimate 4,200-capacity venue. The residential neighborhood setting creates a unique atmosphere.

Parking Tips

Parking available on campus. The beaches of Long Branch are just a five-minute drive away, making this a unique Jersey Shore football destination.

Game Day

Monmouth offers an intimate FCS gameday experience just a mile from the ocean. The coastal location and small-town feel make it unlike any other CAA venue.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Nip-N-Tuck Bar & Grill

$$

Popular sports bar near Monmouth University.

📍 2 miles

Celtic Cottage Pub

$$

Irish pub with gameday atmosphere near campus.

📍 3 miles

🍽️Restaurants

The Squire at Branches

$$$

Full-service restaurant and bar with wine room and fireplace in West Long Branch.

📍 2 miles

💡 Upscale dining perfect for pre-game meals.

Trama's Trattoria

$$$

Italian eatery in Long Branch with farm-to-table seasonal ingredients.

📍 2 miles

💡 Chef Trama uses highest-quality local ingredients.

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

$$$

Oceanfront dining on the Jersey Shore.

📍 2 miles

💡 Perfect for post-game celebration with ocean views.

🏨Hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch

$$

Closest hotel to Monmouth University.

📍 1.7 miles

Sheraton Eatontown

$$

Full-service hotel near campus.

📍 2.4 miles

🎭Attractions

Long Branch Beach

Free

Jersey Shore beaches just 5 minutes from campus.

📍 1.5 miles

💡 Unique opportunity to visit the beach before or after a football game.

🅿️Parking Options

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Campus Parking

Lot📍 0.1-0.2 miles

💡 Residential neighborhood setting. Campus lots are primary parking option.

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