Creighton unveils baseball practice field ahead of College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Creighton University revealed a new 193,000-square-foot baseball practice field, funded by a state grant, on June 10, 2026. This facility will serve as a primary location for teams preparing for the NCAA Men’s College World Series, starting June 12. The all-turf field is designed to resemble Charles Schwab Field, enhancing orientation for visiting teams. The project is part of a larger $300 million initiative to upgrade Creighton's recreational and athletic facilities. Officials such as Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen attended the opening, participating in a ceremonial pitch along with local youth baseball teams.
- •Creighton’s new field can host community baseball events and intramurals.
- •The project received a $30 million grant from Nebraska state funding.
- •The Men’s College World Series begins on June 12, 2026.
- •A 40,000-square-foot team facility is also under construction.
- •The field design aims to assist teams acclimating to the CWS venue.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — CWS teams to practice on new Creighton baseball field boosted with state grant
"OMAHA — Built with the help of a Nebraska state grant, a new Creighton University baseball practice field is now ready. The celebratory reveal of the 193,000-square-foot field came two days before Friday’s start of the 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series. The all-turf field at Florence Boulevard and Cuming Street in downtown Omaha will […]
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