Laney College Football Stadium facts for kids
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| Location | 8th Street and 5th Avenue Oakland, CA 94607 |
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| Coordinates | 37°47′40″N 122°15′31″W / 37.7945°N 122.2587°W |
| Public transit |  Lake Merritt |
| Owner | Laney College |
| Capacity | 5,500 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
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| Laney Eagles (CCCAA) Oakland Roots SC (USLC) (2019–present) |
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The Laney College Football Stadium is a sports field located at Laney College in Oakland, California. It's a place where different sports teams play their games. The stadium is owned by Laney College.
This stadium is the home field for the Laney Eagles teams. These teams play football and compete in track & field events. The Eagles are part of a sports league called the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). This league helps organize sports for many colleges in California.
The stadium also used to be the home field for the Oakland Roots SC soccer team. This team plays in a league called the USL Championship. When the soccer team played there, the field was made wider using a special turf system. The stadium can hold about 5,500 people, with extra room for standing.
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What Happens at Laney College Stadium?
Home of the Laney Eagles
The Laney College Football Stadium is a very important place for the Laney Eagles. Both the football team and the track & field team use it for their games and competitions. Students from Laney College get to show off their athletic skills here.
Soccer Games and More
From 2019, the stadium was also a home for the Oakland Roots SC soccer team. They played many exciting matches here. The stadium is designed to be flexible, so it can host different kinds of sports. This makes it a busy and fun place for sports fans in Oakland.
Exciting Events at the Stadium
The Laney College Football Stadium has hosted many memorable sports events. For example, the Oakland Roots SC soccer team played several important games here. These matches brought many fans to the stadium to cheer on their favorite teams.
