Jane Sanders Stadium is a softball stadium located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It serves as the home venue for the Oregon Ducks softball team, which competes in the Pac‑12 Conference of NCAA Division I.
History and naming
The stadium opened in March 2016, replacing the former Oregon Softball Complex. It is named after Jane Sanders, the mother of University of Oregon benefactor Phil Sanders, whose family contributed significantly to the project’s funding.
Facilities
- Seating capacity: Approximately 2,500 permanent seats, with additional berm and lawn areas that increase total spectator capacity to roughly 5,000.
- Playing surface: Natural‑grass outfield combined with an artificial‑turf infield.
- Amenities: The complex includes a press box, locker rooms, training facilities, a high‑definition video scoreboard, and spectator concessions.
Inaugural game
The first official game at Jane Sanders Stadium was played on March 5, 2016, when the Oregon Ducks defeated Washington State 2–1.
Location
The stadium is situated within the university’s athletic precinct, adjacent to other Oregon Ducks sports facilities.
Use
Beyond hosting Oregon Ducks home games, Jane Sanders Stadium is occasionally used for regional softball tournaments and community events.