Saxon Stadium
Saxon Stadium (formerly Tullio Stadium) is a 2,300-seat multi-purpose stadium located on the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. A part of the William J. Vorscheck Athletic Complex, it is the home of the Mercyhurst Lakers field hockey, football, lacrosse and marching band programs. It also serves as home to the Erie Express semi-professional football team[1] and the Erie Commodores FC soccer team in the National Premier Soccer League and United Women's Soccer.
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.1033°N 80.0531°W |
| Owner | Mercyhurst University |
| Operator | Mercyhurst University |
| Capacity | 2,300 |
| Surface | FieldTurf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Renovated | 2019 |
| Tenants | |
| Mercyhurst Lakers (NCAA) (1996–) Erie Express (GDFL/TPFL) (2021–) Erie Commodores FC (NPSL/UWS) (2022–) | |
History
Since the program's inception in 1981, Mercyhurst football had played their home games at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium. However, when the venue was unavailable for the 1996 season, Mercyhurst officials decided this was the time to accomplish their long-term vision of an on-campus football stadium, thereby building Saxon Stadium.
Naming
The stadium is named after John and Patty Saxon, whose significant contribution to the university athletic program and stadium renovations gained them the naming rights.[2]
References
- Erie Express Media (2021-03-26). "Mercyhurst Saxon Stadium to Host Erie Express 2021 Season". Erie Express. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- "Mercyhurst Announces Largest Gift in School History, Launch of Laker for Life Campaign, Major Construction to Begin this Summer". Mercyhurst University Athletics. 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2024-04-04.