Burke Field is a lighted, multisport, artificial turf practice and game field that is used by the Highlander soccer, lacrosse and field hockey programs. The facility has bleacher seating for 1,300 fans and significant standing room, along with seating for any of our visitors with disabilities. In 1999, the all purpose field was named Burke Field in honor of former men's soccer coach Doug Burke and his wife, Esther.

The field's artificial surface was added in 2012 as Phase 1 of the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex.

Track
In the Fall of 1998 Houghton completed a $1.3 million project that included a lighted 400-meter, eight-lane, all-weather track. The Euro-tan surface is unquestionably the surface favored most by athletes, coaches and organizers throughout the world. 

The facility is ideal for spectator viewing of all running and field events. Houghton times all races with the Finish Lynx timing system which is used at all major collegiate, national, and international track & field competitions. 

Visiting Team Information

Visiting Teams Served: Soccer, Field Hockey, Track & Field

Bus Directions: Visiting teams should use the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex entrance off Route 19, located about 3/8 mile north of the main campus entrance and follow the signs to the field house. Teams and equipment can be dropped off just outside the facility. Buses should not use the main university entrance for access to the field house. Also, Chamberlain Street is reserved for spectator access to Burke Field (track, soccer, field hockey) and the baseball field and should not be used by visiting team buses or vans.

Parking: Bus parking is available adjacent to the building, however, for multi-team track events or days when several sports are in action, buses may be directed to other facility or campus parking lots. Please contact the Houghton athletic department in advance and check with the on-site supervisor when you arrive to get more details on parking locations. Please refer to the map.

Locker rooms: Visiting team locker rooms are available in the facility. Please check with the site supervisor upon arrival to see which room you have been assigned.

Benches: For soccer and field hockey contests, the Highlanders will occupy the south bench (left side as you face grandstand) for all home games.

Tailgating: Tailgating is allowed in university parking lots. However, please remember that smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the Houghton campus.