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Stadium Reviews
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![Vibrant Arena at The MARK – Quad City Storm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_b7b9263b14264263851574db403c8e7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_b7b9263b14264263851574db403c8e7d~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Feb 3, 2019
Vibrant Arena at The MARK – Quad City Storm
The Quad City Storms still prove that they are the mark of the Quad Cities.
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![John A. Baratto Athletic Center – East Chicago Central Cardinals](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_1790d9d7c7ff4444a01167f2a1a9f766~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_1790d9d7c7ff4444a01167f2a1a9f766~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Jan 4, 2019
John A. Baratto Athletic Center – East Chicago Central Cardinals
The John A. Baratto Athletic Center is the second-largest high school basketball gym on the planet in East Chicago, Indiana.
359 views
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![Huff Hall – Illinois Fighting Illini](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_3285cec7ae2f4d36a230f44595ac6f3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_3285cec7ae2f4d36a230f44595ac6f3c~mv2.webp)
Greg Priebe
Dec 14, 2018
Huff Hall – Illinois Fighting Illini
The University of Illinois has a volleyball team that plays at a high level and also plays at a historic venue.
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![Urbana High School Athletic Complex – Urbana (IL) Tigers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_b04e3e75fe3b48daa185888f9f5cbb9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_b04e3e75fe3b48daa185888f9f5cbb9f~mv2.webp)
Richard Smith
Dec 3, 2017
Urbana High School Athletic Complex – Urbana (IL) Tigers
The Urbana High School Athletic Complex offers a pretty basic high school athletic atmosphere. It is worth a stop if you are in the area.
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![Rent One Park – Southern Illinois Miners](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_89856346d7c8410aa74cc29858f81190~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_89856346d7c8410aa74cc29858f81190~mv2.webp)
Chris Patton
Jun 8, 2017
Rent One Park – Southern Illinois Miners
Rent One Park has 3,200 chair seats (with cup holders) and lawn seating for over 2,000.
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![Western Hall – Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_4fcd1863be0243fc84ba03b090a13148~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_4fcd1863be0243fc84ba03b090a13148~mv2.webp)
Steven Burke
Feb 2, 2017
Western Hall – Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
The Leathernecks play their home games in the Western Hall, a venue that seats 5,139 and was opened in 1964.
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![Dozer Park – Peoria Chiefs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_c79f5a9c83d84342ae2d9b9882f71a43~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_c79f5a9c83d84342ae2d9b9882f71a43~mv2.webp)
Steven Burke
May 21, 2016
Dozer Park – Peoria Chiefs
While Peoria is situated between Chicago and St. Louis geographically a visit to Dozer Park to see the Chiefs play is a great addition,
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![CEFCU Arena – Illinois State Redbirds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_7baa2ed1ab734ae6afc9b11f60f8c022~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_7baa2ed1ab734ae6afc9b11f60f8c022~mv2.webp)
Steven Burke
Jan 23, 2016
CEFCU Arena – Illinois State Redbirds
The Illinois State Redbirds provide a great game experience in central Illinois at the CEFU Arena.
812 views
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![Banterra Center – Southern Illinois Salukis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_cfee8f0ad9cb4106a4504c35c9dcb0d2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_cfee8f0ad9cb4106a4504c35c9dcb0d2~mv2.webp)
Jordan Baer
Oct 1, 2015
Banterra Center – Southern Illinois Salukis
In Carbondale, Illinois, what is old is new again. Banterra Center, which originally opened in 1964, has a new lease on life.
617 views
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![Duffy Bass Field – Illinois State Redbirds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_246aed25d0494e8c8e6896a4329cfc9a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_400,h_284,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_246aed25d0494e8c8e6896a4329cfc9a~mv2.webp)
Daniel Armstrong
May 5, 2015
Duffy Bass Field – Illinois State Redbirds
Duffy Bass Field had the honor of hosting the Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Tournament for the first time in its history in 2013..
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![Roy E Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex – SIU Edwardsville](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_c7c6887c79564fc3b8089944196a0746~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_c7c6887c79564fc3b8089944196a0746~mv2.webp)
Chris Patton
Apr 15, 2015
Roy E Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex – SIU Edwardsville
Roy Lee Field at the Simmons Baseball Complex is a nice facility for a program that is in a growth stage.
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![Curtis Granderson Stadium – UIC Flames](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_223a301f663e426992d486eb88c9ad3a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_400,h_284,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_223a301f663e426992d486eb88c9ad3a~mv2.webp)
Steven Burke
Mar 19, 2015
Curtis Granderson Stadium – UIC Flames
Curtis Granderson Stadium, home of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has a unique view beyond its outfield walls.
299 views
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![Lantz Arena – Eastern Illinois Panthers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_201a0885cf39436cbf4b7b765ae60d57~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_420,h_260,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_201a0885cf39436cbf4b7b765ae60d57~mv2.webp)
Chris Patton
Jan 24, 2015
Lantz Arena – Eastern Illinois Panthers
Eastern Illinois University has developed quite a reputation for churning out high-quality NFL players and coaches.
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![Itchy Jones Stadium – Southern Illinois Salukis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_658af84abeea4648aefcb65a8b21b639~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_658af84abeea4648aefcb65a8b21b639~mv2.webp)
Chris Patton
May 17, 2014
Itchy Jones Stadium – Southern Illinois Salukis
After competing at Abe Martin Field since 1964, the SIU Salukis baseball team moved into the brand new ‘Itchy’ Jones Stadium in 2014.
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![Alfred D. Boyer Stadium - Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df740b_b4caf755bef9478f823cb5466beaa9fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_400,h_284,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/df740b_b4caf755bef9478f823cb5466beaa9fd~mv2.webp)
Paul Swaney
May 11, 2014
Alfred D. Boyer Stadium - Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks
While this venue is on no one’s bucket list, it is a fine facility in which to enjoy college baseball.
96 views
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![Dozer Park – Bradley Braves](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_9506f5d15b8f4b0faaa362f0549cf999~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_400,h_284,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_9506f5d15b8f4b0faaa362f0549cf999~mv2.webp)
Chris Patton
Apr 14, 2014
Dozer Park – Bradley Braves
Dozer Park is a comfortable and fan-friendly stadium with a view of the downtown Peoria skyline.
139 views
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![Ralph McKinzie Field – Northern Illinois Huskies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_de8bbec270bc4b49bfd5e073d0fa22fa~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_de8bbec270bc4b49bfd5e073d0fa22fa~mv2.webp)
Paul Swaney
Apr 7, 2014
Ralph McKinzie Field – Northern Illinois Huskies
In 1993, Northern Illinois University dedicated their baseball field to McKinzie, three years after his death at age 96.
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![Hanson Field – Western Illinois Leathernecks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_161aaba14a1947e19123c2ad2db9d5ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_161aaba14a1947e19123c2ad2db9d5ad~mv2.webp)
Paul Swaney
Apr 6, 2014
Hanson Field – Western Illinois Leathernecks
The home of the Fighting Leathernecks has been Hanson Field since 1950. The venue currently has a capacity of 17,168.
269 views
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![Ryan Field - Northwestern Wildcats](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d50ee7_05ae333082fc4407aa58fbbcd0631118~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d50ee7_05ae333082fc4407aa58fbbcd0631118~mv2.webp)
stadiumjourney
Dec 4, 2013
Ryan Field - Northwestern Wildcats
Ryan Field doesn’t have a lot to offer beyond great views of the field and a friendly, hospitable atmosphere, but that’s enough.
328 views
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![Sam M. Vadalabene Center – SIU Edwardsville Cougars](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_700288e433f548839ff75c7a5f90c53e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_700288e433f548839ff75c7a5f90c53e~mv2.webp)
Daniel Armstrong
Nov 18, 2013
Sam M. Vadalabene Center – SIU Edwardsville Cougars
SIU-Edwardsville, Vadalabene Center, is the home of Cougars basketball.
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