The Montclair State softball team will play its first-ever game in its new home – the Montclair State Softball Stadium – as the Red Hawks host Ramapo on March 27. First pitch for the scheduled doubleheader is set for 3:00 PM.

 The game will be the first of many events slated during the inaugural season in the new stadium. On April 3, Montclair State will hold an “Alumni Celebration” as it is inviting all of its former softball players. On April 20, the official “Grand Opening” will occur prior to the start of the Montclair State-Kean doubleheader at 3:30 PM.

The new stadium holds approximately 265 seats made up of bleacher type and stadium molded seats and also contains a press box, locker rooms, restrooms, storage and concession area. A new state-of-the-art scoreboard will be displayed in left-center field and the stadium will also have lights and an artificial surface (Field Turf) that looks, feels and plays like grass. Construction on the stadium began shortly after the Red Hawks’ final game on May 11, 2003 with the field component completed by late September.

“We are very excited about the new stadium,” says Red Hawk head coach Anita Kubicka. “Having a first-class facility like this will have an impact on our program not only on the playing field, but it will also allow spectators to enjoy a game in a state-of-the-art venue.”