History
Florida moved to Perry Field in 1949, and George Steinbrenner paid for lights in 1977. A new stadium named for alumnus Alfred A. McKethan was dedicated on February 23, 1988 and grew to 5,500 seats; a record 6,244 attended on April 9, 2016.
The Gators went 911–303 there and hosted 16 NCAA Regionals and nine Super Regionals. In 2020 the team moved to Condron Ballpark, and the old stadium was demolished.
Why it matters: It hosted 16 NCAA Regionals and nine Super Regionals.
Timeline
- 1949Perry Field opens[1]
The Gators began playing at Perry Field.
- 1977Lights funded[1]
George Steinbrenner funded lights for the field.
- February 23, 1988Stadium dedicated[1]
The new McKethan Stadium was dedicated.
- April 9, 2016Record crowd[1]
A record 6,244 watched Mississippi State beat Florida 10–4.
- 2020Replaced and demolished[1]
The stadium was replaced by Condron Ballpark and demolished.
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Teams & events
| Florida Gators | NCAA · 1949–2020 |
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Venue facts
| Other names | McKethan Stadium; Perry Field |
|---|---|
| Location | 2190 Stadium Road, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida |
| Venue type | Ballpark |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Level | College |
| Opened | 1949[1] |
| Last used for sports | 2020[1] |
| Demolished | 2020[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Original capacity | 3,300[1] |
| Final capacity | 5,500[1] |
| Capacity notes | 3,300 when the stadium was dedicated in 1988; 5,500 from 2007. |
| Owner / operator | University of Florida |
| Closure | Replaced by Condron Ballpark on the southwest part of campus. |
Documented details
Sources
- Alfred A. McKethan Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, demolished, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's text says capacity rose to 4,300 in summer 1995; its infobox shows the change in 1996.
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