Easton Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Easton Stadium
Location:Los Angeles, California
Opened:
2004– (renovated)
Coordinates:34.0762°N -118.4533°W
Surface:Natural grass
Tenants:UCLA Bruins softball - (NCAA)
1994 – present
Seating Capacity:1,328
Dimensions:190' LF, 210' CF, 190' RF

Easton Stadium is a college softball stadium on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. It is the home venue of the UCLA Bruins softball team of the Big Ten Conference.[1] It is named for James Easton, class of 1959, who has provided significant funding for the stadium.[2] Easton Stadium is located on the northwest corner of the campus at Sunset Boulevard and Bellagio Road.

Sunset Field

The original stadium on the site was known as Sunset Field and was constructed in 1979. It was the home of the Bruins through 1993.

Current stadium

The current stadium was completed in 1994 and completely renovated in 2004–05, with chairback seating for 1,328 installed.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Easton Stadium. UCLA Bruins. May 27, 2018. Gilbert Quinonez.
  2. News: Stadium makeover suits glamour team. Orange County Register. Marcia S. Smith. April 18, 2006.
  3. News: UCLA's softball stadium facelift under way. https://web.archive.org/web/20180528051817/http://www.cstv.com/sports/w-softbl/uwire/031605aae.html. dead. May 28, 2018. CSTV. 2004. May 27, 2018.