Address for Directions:
245 Hofstra Northern Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11549The Hofstra University Pride plays and practices at Bill Edwards Stadium, located on the North Campus of Hofstra University. Renamed for Hall of Fame Coach Bill Edwards in 2015, the stadium is located next to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex and across from the Hofstra Fitness Center. Since the Stadium opened, the Pride has a 323-60 record at home, including 136-15 against CAA opponents.
The Stadium, constructed in 2000, provides a fine setting for collegiate softball action. Construction included sunken dugouts, outfield sod, a press box on top of the bleachers behind home plate, batting cages next to the dugouts with a bullpen area. Bleacher seating behind home plate, from dugout to dugout, accommodates nearly 1,000 spectators. Field dimensions are 190 feet down the lines and 220 feet to centerfield. Banners commemorating Hofstra's team achievements are displayed on the outfield fences, while plaques mounted to the facade of the Stadium showcase individual awards won by Hofstra Softball players.
In 2011 lights were installed in the Stadium, which will allow for NCAA Regionals to return to campus and provide greater flexibility in scheduling during the regular season.
Bill Edwards Stadium has hosted 11 Colonial Athletic Association Championships, as well as NCAA Regionals in 2006, 2007 and 2008. It is also the site of the Catholic League High School Softball Championship and other high school events. One of the finest softball facilities in the metropolitan area, Hofstra's Bill Edwards Stadium was also home to the New York Juggernaut of the National Pro Fastpitch League in the summer of 2005.
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