Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium

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Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
Adamson Stadium

Location California, Pennsylvania
Opened September 19, 1971
Owner California University of Pennsylvania
Operator California University of Pennsylvania
Surface ProGrass (Artificial Turf)
Former names James Adamson Stadium
Tenants California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans Football (NCAA-DII)
California High School Trojans (WPIAL)
Capacity

Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium is an American football stadium, located in California, Pennsylvania. The stadium has a 6,500 seat capacity. In 2006, the playing field was renamed for two of California University’s distinguished alumni and most recognizable athletic figures, Bill Hepner and Mitch Bailey. Adamson Stadium includes an eight-lane all-weather track, as well as field facilities which were renovated in 2002. The stadium includes a two-level press box that can accommodate radio and TV broadcasts as well as two large varsity locker rooms, two sets of public restrooms, concession stand, scoreboard with message board capabilities, ticket booths, training room and an equipment room. Just outside Adamson Stadium is the area for track & field throwing events (javelin, discus, shot put and hammer).

California University's television station, CUTV, as well as WCAL 91.9 FM broadcasts most Vulcan football games from Adamson Stadium. FOX Sports Net Pittsburgh has carried a couple games per season from the stadium as well. In 2007, ESPNU televised the National Semi-final game live from Adamson Stadium

In 2007, the stadium hosted it's first three NCAA-DII Football Playoff games, including the Northeast Regional Championship and the National Semi-final game in which California fell to Valdosta State 28-24.

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