Schoellkopf Field
Park Historic college football stadium at Cornell University
On Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, Schoellkopf Field hosts college football and university events. Visitors come for athletic contests, tailgates and campus gatherings during the season.
Schoellkopf Field is an outdoor athletic stadium on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is the home field for Cornell’s primary outdoor varsity sports, including football and lacrosse.
The facility is used for regular-season college athletics, university events and occasional regional fixtures. The venue includes spectator stands on multiple sides of the playing field and support facilities for teams and game operations.
Named for benefactors associated with the university, the field has been maintained and adapted for ongoing university athletic use over time.
The stadium is located on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
- Use: Serves as the primary outdoor stadium for Cornell University athletics, hosting American football and lacrosse home matches during their respective seasons.
How to Get to Schoellkopf Field #
Schoellkopf Field is on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. From downtown Ithaca it’s a short drive or a 15-25 minute walk across campus; parking and transit options depend on event schedules and university guidelines.
Tips for Visiting Schoellkopf Field #
- Check the athletic events calendar if hoping to see games-local university schedules can close portions of the stadium.
- Arrive early on event days to allow for security and parking procedures.
- The turf can be exposed on non-game days; walking the perimeter gives good views without entering restricted areas.
Best Time to Visit Schoellkopf Field #
Visit during the academic year for active sporting schedules; fall is most atmospheric because of football.
Weather & Climate near Schoellkopf Field #
Schoellkopf Field's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (925 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
