Outdoor Athletics construction projects are currently in phase 2.

Phase 1

During the fall of 2023, the following Phase 1 outdoor athletics construction projects were completed:

  • New Zudiema Soccer Field (map and directions).
  • New track and adjacent spaces for various field throwing events at Gainey Athletic Fields.
  • Cross country course redesign and a new practice soccer and lacrosse field. View photos

The Zuidema Soccer Field as seen from above on August 31, 2023.
Pedistrian pathways are highlighted by gold dashed lines.

Phase 2 We are here

Construction began on a soccer stadium including locker rooms for men’s and women’s soccer, along with a building to house Calvin’s new football program; the football building will include a permanent football locker room, outdoor athletic training facilities, laundry, equipment storage, as well as mechanical space. The heating and cooling of the soccer stadium and football buildings will be to be provided by a new geothermal energy system, advancing Calvin’s commitment to creation care and sustainability. Its underground vertical loop site will be adjacent to the soccer stadium. View media kit

Approximate location of the football stadium to the outdoor soccer stadium at Calvin.
Approximate location of Calvin’s football field and building.

Phase 3

A new football and lacrosse stadium with a turf field will be built adjacent to the football building and soccer stadium. Until this phase is complete, men’s and women’s lacrosse will play on the new soccer field and the football team will play home games at Grand Rapids Christian High School’s stadium at 2300 Plymouth SE, three miles west of campus.