Ricci Soccer Complex

• Total of (6) full-size turf soccer pitches

• Notre Dame Marching Band practice facility

• Construction of adjacent practice observation tower and support building

• A network of 350 geothermal wells was placed below the soccer fields and connected to the campus heating plant as part of Notre Dame’s commitment to reduce the use of carbon fuels.

• $8.50 millionStinson Rugby Field 

Stinson Rugby Field

• Full size, professional rugby pitch as sanctioned by the World Rugby Regulations, Regulation 22

• Home to the University of Notre Dame Rugby Team 

• Recognized as one of the largest rugby pitches in the world

• The grand opening of the facility included a match with Ireland’s national rugby team of the Irish Rugby Football Union

• $10 million

Notre Dame displayed its investment in sustainability and conservation by installing 350 geothermal wells beneath the Ricci soccer complex. Connected to the University’s heating plant represent Notre Dame’s commitment to sustainability and its stated goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Ricci Fields are also the practice site for the renowned University of Notre Dame Marching Band. The project includes support facilities, including a band observation tower and storage and maintenance facilities.