RWJBarnabas Health Stadium at Yurcak Field
Dedicated on April 16, 1994, the stadium was named “The Soccer Stadium at Yurcak Field” in honor of Ronald N. Yurcak, a 1965 All-American Rutgers lacrosse player who made a generous donation to the University.
The venue which now supports the men’s and women’s soccer program was named RWJBarnabas Health Stadium at Yurcak Field, following a resolution approved by the Board of Governors in April 2026.
The stadium was previously home to the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs until 2013 when those games moved to SHI Stadium. RWJBarnabas Health Stadium at Yurcak Field has played host to several major sporting events, including the Big Ten Championships and was previously the home field for the NSWL club Sky Blue FC (now known as Gotham FC). Featuring a 120' x 75' playing surface, state-of-the-art video board and lighting, the stadium can house 5,000 fans in its spacious grandstand as well as holding several thousand more across the field in the stadium's berm area.
Rutgers Athletics and RWJBarnabas Health have enjoyed a longstanding partnership, including the construction of the RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center which opened in 2019. The four-story facility hosts team areas, locker rooms, office space and practice areas for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, gymnastics and wrestling. It also features facilities for sports medicine, nutrition and strength and conditioning.
Quotes About Yurcak
"This facility sets standards for other colleges and universities in America," Tony Meola, USA Soccer Team
"The turf itself is excellent. A lot of other colleges would be envious of this facility," Roscoe Nance, USA Today
"It's beautiful, just beautiful," Claudio Reyna, USA Soccer Team
"I think New Jersey has some of the best players in the country and now we'll get to watch them play in one of the finest stadiums," Tab Ramos, USA Soccer Team
