Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium

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Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, located on the corner of Hull and Museum Roads, is the home of Gator Softball. Ground broke for the stadium on Feb. 1, 1996, just a year before holding the first-ever Florida Softball game on Feb. 8, 1997. Originally built at a cost of $2.6 million, improvements to enhance the experience of Florida’s fans and student-athletes have been made to the stadium area since its opening.

In 2001, a 2,300 square-foot locker room, team room and equipment room building were added next to the existing training room and clubhouse building. Nets were extended from the backstop to the ends of both dugouts to protect fans from fly balls. Called only the Florida Softball Stadium until the summer of 2007, the stadium was named Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium after a generous gift from Jamie and Katie Pressly of West Palm Beach. The Presslys are long-time supporters of Gator athletics and the track and soccer stadium is named for Jamie Pressly and his father.

Amenities for the student-athletes and coaches include a training room for treatment needs, a team room for team meetings and reviewing video, locker rooms for players, coaches and umpires and an enclosed batting cage. The press box affords room for home and visitor radio broadcasts and TV telecasts, as well as a multi-level media seating and game management area. For the fans, Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium seats 1,200 in amphitheatre style with ample handicapped seating, large restrooms, concession and SportShop areas. The stadium features an electronic scoreboard with a matrix board for announcements and sponsor ads.

Game day at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium is exciting for players and fans alike. In addition to great games, Gator Softball fans are treated to many contests and promotions, chances to meet the players and visits from Alberta. The festive atmosphere, spacious stadium and exciting play make Florida softball games a great place for family outings. Florida fans are like none other in the country, contributing to the success of every team with their support.