IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium
Outdoor soccer and track and field stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium is a 12,100-seat soccer and track and field stadium located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is the home of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars track and field and soccer teams. It was also the original home of the Indy Eleven.
Carroll Stadium · Carroll Stadium Soccer Field | |
Location | 1001 W New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
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Coordinates | 39°46′16.1256″N 86°10′40.368″W |
Operator | Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
Capacity | 12,111 (can be limited to 10,524 for soccer games) |
Surface | FieldTurf |
Construction | |
Opened | 1982 |
Renovated | 2013–2014 |
Construction cost | $7 million |
Tenants | |
IUPUI Jaguars (NCAA) Indy Eleven (NASL/USLC) (2014–2017, 2019, 2021–present) 1987 Pan-American Games |
The stadium is named for Indianapolis civic leader Michael A. Carroll.[1] The stadium was built in 1982 for $7 million as a track and field venue.[2] The facility has hosted the Athletics Competitions of the 1987 Pan American Games,[3] 2001 World Police and Fire Games, several USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and NCAA Championships as well as the 1988 US Olympic Trials where Florence Griffith-Joyner set the women's 100 metres world record of 10.49 that stands to this day. The site features a 400-meter Mondo track with eight lanes.
The stadium was renovated in 2013–2014 to accommodate the Indy Eleven.[4] As part of the Indy Eleven's move to the United Soccer League in 2018, the team moved to Lucas Oil Stadium but returned for the 2019 playoff season.[5]