35 College Stadiums That Are More Iconic Than the Teams That Play There

11. Yale Field: Former Home of Yale Baseball (New Haven, CT)

Yale Field isn’t just any old baseball diamond—it’s a monument to the history of the sport. Built in 1927, it has hosted some of the greatest names in baseball, including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who played in exhibitions here. It has also been home to countless MLB exhibition games, drawing professional teams to its hallowed grounds. Beyond hosting legends, Yale Field played a key role in the evolution of college baseball, serving as a venue for multiple NCAA tournament games and historic Ivy League matchups. In fact, it was the site of the legendary 1947 College World Series final, where Yale faced off against the University of California in a game attended by future U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who played first base for the Bulldogs. Though Yale’s baseball program no longer dominates the headlines, Yale Field remains a living museum—a place where the past whispers through the ivy-lined fences, making it far more iconic than the teams that have called it home.