Sharon J. Drysdale Field
Interactive map of Sharon J. Drysdale Field at Kirpatrick Stadium | |
| Former names | Anderson Field (1979–2001) Sharon J. Drysdale Field (2002–2025) |
|---|---|
| Location | Evansville, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42°04′00″N 87°41′28″W / 42.066738°N 87.691220°W |
| Owner | Northwestern University |
| Capacity | 1,326 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1979 |
| Renovated | 2006, 2025 |
| Tenants | |
| Northwestern Wildcats softball (NCAA) | |
Sharon J. Drysdale Field at Kirkpatrick Stadium is the home field of the Northwestern Wildcats softball team of Northwestern University. The stadium is located in the athletic complex along Ashland Avenue, adjacent to Ryan Field, Welsh–Ryan Arena, and Rocky Miller Park. The venue has a seating capacity of 1,326.
Originally named Anderson Field, the stadium was renamed for longtime head coach Sharon Drysdale upon her retirement in 2001. The stadium saw significant renovations in 2006 and again in 2025. The latest project will see the facility named for lead donors Kip and Sara Kirkpatrick and is highlighted by expansions to permanent seating, a press box, and team facilities.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ^ "Sharon J. Drysdale Field". Northwestern Wildcats. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Kip and Sara Kirkpatrick Softball Stadium Project". Northwestern Wildcats. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Ella Mitchell (June 18, 2025). "NU's proposed softball stadium rebuild scheduled for March 2026 completion". Evanston Roundtable. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Matthew Eadie (June 2, 2025). "Details revealed for NU softball stadium". Evanston Now. Retrieved January 24, 2026.