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Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

{{Short description|Football stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut}}

{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}

{{Use mdy dates|date = September 2019}}

{{Infobox venue

| stadium_name = Pratt & Whitney Stadium

| nickname = Rentschler Field, The Rent

| logo_image = Rentschler Field logo.svg

| logo_size = 150

| image = File:Pratt & Whitney Stadium in 2025.jpg

| image_size = 275

| caption = The stadium in 2025

| former_names = Rentschler Field (2003–2015)

| location = 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118

| coordinates = {{Coord|41|45|35|N|72|37|8|W|type:landmark|display=it}}

| pushpin_map = Connecticut#USA

| pushpin_relief = 1

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Connecticut##Location in the United States

| broke_ground = October 21, 2000{{cite news |title=Ground Broken on UConn Stadium|agency=Associated Press|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MRJB&p_theme=mrjb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10F54EE735F8C4C6&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|newspaper=Record-Journal|location=Meriden, CT|date=October 21, 2000|access-date=October 1, 2011}}

| opened = {{start date and age|August 30, 2003}}

| closed =

| demolished =

| owner = State of Connecticut

| operator = Spectra{{cite news |title=Global Spectrum Pleased With Its First Event At Rentschler|first=Paul|last=Doyle|url=https://www.courant.com/2013/07/17/global-spectrum-pleased-with-its-first-event-at-rentschler/|newspaper=Hartford Courant|date=July 17, 2013|access-date=July 18, 2013}}

| surface = Kentucky Bluegrass

| construction_cost = $91.2 million
(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|91200000|2003}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})

| architect = Ellerbe Becket

| structural engineer = BVH Integrated Services{{cite web|title=Rentschler Field Division I Football Stadium|url=http://www.bvhis.com/bvhsite/portfolio/destination/projects/destination_06.html|publisher=BVH Integrated Services|access-date=August 25, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718021423/http://www.bvhis.com/bvhsite/portfolio/destination/projects/destination_06.html|archive-date=July 18, 2012}}

| services engineer = Diversified Technology Consultants{{cite web |title=Rentschler Stadium|url=http://www.teamdtc.com/projects_uconnstadium.htm|publisher=Diversified Technology Consultants|access-date=January 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040905131156/http://www.teamdtc.com/projects_uconnstadium.htm|archive-date=September 5, 2004}}

| general_contractor = Hunt-Gilbane Joint Venture{{cite news |title=Sales Records Fall at UConn Stadium|first=Melissa|last=Sedlak|url=http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2003/09/20030901/Facilities/Sales-Records-Fall-At-Uconn-Stadium.aspx|work=SportsBusiness Journal|date=September 1, 2003|access-date=October 1, 2011}}

| record_attendance = 42,704 (Sept. 2013)

| seating_capacity = 36,000 (standing room to 38,000, expandable to at least 41,000)

| tenants = UConn Huskies (NCAA) (2003–present)
Hartford Colonials (UFL) (2010)
Hartford Athletic (USLC) (2019)
Toronto FC (MLS) (2020)

| publictransit = {{bus icon}} File:CTfastrak symbol.svg 120, 121

| website = {{url|https://www.rentschlerfield.com/|rentschlerfield.com}}

}}

Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is a stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. It is primarily used for football and soccer, and is the home field of the University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn). In 2010, it was home to the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. The stadium, which opened in 2003, was the first stadium used primarily by an NCAA FBS (formerly Division I-A) team to open in the 21st century. Prior to its opening, Connecticut had played on-campus at Memorial Stadium in Storrs from 1953 to 2002.

Rentschler Field was originally the name of the company airfield for Pratt & Whitney that formerly occupied the site. The airfield, which began operations in 1931, was named after Frederick Rentschler, who founded Pratt & Whitney in 1925 and also founded its parent company, United Technologies. It was originally used for test flights and maintenance operations, and later for corporate aviation. The {{convert|75|acre|adj=on}} site was decommissioned as an airport in the 1990s, and donated to the state of Connecticut by United Technologies in 1999. A subsequent 65-acre donation by United Technologies in 2009 allowed for the construction of additional grass parking lots adjacent to the Stadium.

Pursuant to a lease agreement with the State, UConn plays all its home football games at Rentschler Field.

History

The New England Patriots considered moving to Connecticut and sharing a stadium with the UConn football team in the mid-1990s. The new stadium was supposed to be built on the Connecticut Convention Center site in downtown Hartford. However, when the Patriots completed the deal for Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the Hartford stadium plan was scaled down and the location was moved to East Hartford. The current capacity of 40,000 can expand to 50,000 with limited rehabilitation and has the layout and design for expansion of up to 60,000 seats in the future.[http://www.blakesleeprestress.com/index.cfm/projects/stadiums] |Blakeslee Building Solutions

The stadium is owned by the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, while operations are overseen by the quasi-public Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). Global Spectrum, L.P. has managed the building on behalf of CRDA since 2013. Previously, the Stadium was managed by Bushnell Management Services (2011–2013), Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)(2007–2011) and Madison Square Garden L.P. (2003–2007).

Prior to the 2013 season, a new 28×73-foot wide and 15HD pixel video display was installed replacing the stadium's original scoreboard.{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/scoreboard-unveiled-at-rentschler-field/1933889/|title=Scoreboard Unveiled at Rentschler Field|date=August 28, 2013 |publisher= NBC 30|access-date=October 3, 2020}}

On July 16, 2015, it was announced that the stadium had been named Pratt & Whitney Stadium in a deal between Pratt & Whitney and UConn. The playing surface is still named Rentschler Field.[http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-football/hc-rentschler-stadiumn-pratt-naming-0717-20150716-story.html Rent Being Renamed Pratt & Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field] In return, Pratt and Whitney donated additional land that will be used for game day parking.

Connecticut Huskies

The UConn Huskies football team has an all time 74–60 record at Rentschler Field.

File:Rentschler Field UConn.jpg

File:Hartford Whalers Reunion & Fan Fest (4956025413).jpg

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20035–1
20046–1
20054–2
20063–4
20077–0
20084–2
20094–2
20106–0
20114–3
20123–3
20132–5
20142–5
20154–2
20163–4
20172–4
20181–5
20191–5
20211–5
20225–1
20231–5
20246–1

=Sellouts=

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September 13, 2003Boston CollegeL 14–2440,000
November 8, 2003RutgersW 38–3140,000
September 11, 2004DukeW 22–2040,000
September 25, 2004ArmyW 40–340,000
September 30, 2004PittsburghW 29–1740,000
October 13, 2004#17 West VirginiaL 19–3140,000
October 23, 2004TempleW 45–3140,000
November 20, 2004BuffaloW 29–040,000
September 1, 2005BuffaloW 38–040,000
September 10, 2005LibertyW 59–040,000
October 7, 2005SyracuseW 26–740,000
October 22, 2005RutgersL 24–2640,000
November 26, 2005South FloridaW 15–1040,000
December 3, 2005#16 LouisvilleL 20–3040,000
September 16, 2006Wake ForestL 13–2440,000
September 30, 2006NavyL 17–4140,000
October 20, 2006#4 West VirginiaL 11–3740,000
November 11, 2006PittsburghW 46–453OT40,000
October 19, 2007LouisvilleW 21–1740,000
October 27, 2007#11 South FloridaW 22–1540,000
November 3, 2007RutgersW 38–1940,000
November 17, 2007SyracuseW 30–740,000
September 13, 2008VirginiaW 45–1040,000
October 25, 2008CincinnatiW 40–1640,000
November 1, 2008West VirginiaL 35–1340,000
October 17, 2009LouisvilleW 38–2540,000
November 28, 2009SyracuseW 56–3140,000
October 2, 2010VanderbiltW 40–2140,000
October 29, 2010West VirginiaW 16–13OT40,000
November 27, 2010CincinnatiW 38–1740,000
September 21, 2013#15 MichiganL 24–2142,704

{{cite book|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/conn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/part5-15.pdf|publisher=UConn Huskies|title=2015 UConn Football Media Guide|access-date=20 February 2016|page=121}}

Soccer

=Hartford Athletic=

On March 11, 2019, it was announced that the renovations at Dillon Stadium would not be completed on time for Hartford Athletic's home opener on May 4 against Charlotte Independence.{{cite web |url=https://www.courant.com/sports/hc-sp-hartford-athletic-rentschler-announcemt-20190311-iux6tpuktjaqvdrxn4hfmrz5l4-story.html|title=Hartford Athletics to start home schedule at Rentschler Field due to ongoing renovations at Dillon Stadium|date=March 11, 2019 |publisher=Hartford Courant|access-date=October 3, 2020}} Hartford Athletic played seven games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.

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May 4, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} Charlotte Independence{{center|1–1}}11,346
May 10, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} Memphis 901{{center|1–2}}5,045
May 25, 2019{{flagicon|CAN}} Ottawa Fury{{center|1–1}}5,346
June 1, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} North Carolina{{center|1–1}}5,003
June 8, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} Saint Louis{{center|2–1}}5,132
June 16, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} Nashville{{center|2–3}}4,489
June 29, 2019{{flagicon|USA}} Bethlehem Steel{{center|0–3}}5,012

=Major League Soccer=

On September 23, 2017, New York City FC played a home match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, against the Houston Dynamo, in the stadium's first Major League Soccer game. The game was relocated from Yankee Stadium in New York City due to a schedule conflict with the New York Yankees.{{cite news |date=August 22, 2017 |title=NYCFC's Home Game vs Houston Dynamo Relocated to Pratt & Whitney Stadium |url=https://www.nycfc.com/post/2017/08/22/nycfcs-home-game-vs-houston-dynamo-relocated-pratt-whitney-stadium |publisher=New York City FC |access-date=August 22, 2017}}

On September 11, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont announced that Toronto FC would finish their season's home matches at Pratt & Whitney Stadium due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |date=September 11, 2020 |title=Governor Lamont Announces Toronto FC Reaches Agreement With State To Play Home Matches at Pratt & Whitney Stadium |url=https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/09-2020/Governor-Lamont-Announces-Toronto-FC-Reaches-Agreement-With-State-To-Play-Home-Matches |publisher=State of Connecticut |access-date=September 16, 2020}}

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September 23, 2017align=right| New York City {{flagicon|USA}}{{center|1–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} Houston DynamoMLS10,165
September 27, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|3–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} Columbus CrewMLS Trillium Cup–
October 3, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|2–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} Philadelphia UnionMLS–
October 14, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|1–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} New York Red BullsMLS–
October 18, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|1–0}}{{flagicon|USA}} Atlanta UnitedMLS–
October 28, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|0–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} New York CityMLS–
November 1, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|2–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} Inter MiamiMLS1,394
November 24, 2020align=right| Toronto {{flagicon|CAN}}{{center|0–1}}{{flagicon|USA}} NashvilleMLS Cup Playoff–

=United States men's national soccer team=

Rentschler Field has hosted several United States men's national soccer team's home games, including Landon Donovan's last game for the National Team on October 10, 2014.{{cite journal |last=Drehs |first=Wayne |date=December 22, 2014 |title=The Bitter End|journal=ESPN The Magazine|location=Boone, Iowa |publisher=ESPN The Magazine }}

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August 17, 2005{{fb|TRI}}{{center|1–0}}2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
CONCACAF fourth round		25,488
May 30, 2006{{fb|LAT}}{{center|1–0}}Friendly22,455
May 25, 2010{{fb|CZE}}{{center|2–4}}Friendly36,000
July 16, 2013{{fb|CRC}}{{center|1–0}}2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup25,432
October 10, 2014{{fb|ECU}}{{center|1–1}}Friendly36,265
July 1, 2017{{fb|GHA}}{{center|2–1}}Friendly28,754
October 16, 2018{{fb|PER}}{{center|1–1}}Friendly24,959
October 14, 2023{{fb|GER}}{{center|1–3}}Friendly37,743
June 7, 2025{{fb|TUR}}{{center|–}}Friendly

=United States women's national soccer team=

Rentschler Field has also hosted several United States women's national soccer team's home games.

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August 1, 2004{{fbw|CHN}}{{center|3–1}}Friendly15,093
July 14, 2007{{fbw|NOR}}{{center|1–0}}Friendly9,957
July 17, 2010{{fbw|SWE}}{{center|3–0}}Friendly5,570
October 23, 2012{{fbw|GER}}{{center|2–2}}Friendly18,870
June 19, 2014{{fbw|FRA}}{{center|2–2}}Friendly14,695
April 6, 2016{{fbw|COL}}{{center|7–0}}Friendly21,792
July 29, 2018{{fbw|AUS}}{{center|1–1}}2018 Tournament of Nations21,570
July 1, 2021{{fbw|MEX}}{{center|4–0}}Friendly21,637
July 5, 2021{{fbw|MEX}}{{center|4–0}}Friendly27,758

= Other soccer matches =

File:Andressinha2.jpg

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July 27, 2004align=right| Liverpool {{flagicon|ENG}}{{center|5–1}}{{flagicon|SCO}} CelticChampions World Soccer Series Two 200424,271
July 16, 2013align=right| {{fb-rt|CUB}}{{center|4–0}}{{fb|BLZ}}2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup25,432
July 29, 2018align=right| {{fbw-rt|BRA}}{{center|2–1}}{{fbw|JPN}}2018 Tournament of Nations13,027
March 8, 2022align=right| New York City {{fbaicon|USA}}{{center|3–1}}{{fbaicon|GUA}} Comunicaciones2022 CONCACAF Champions League{{cite web |url=https://www.nycfc.com/news/new-york-city-football-club-announces-date-time-venues-for-scotiabank-concacaf-c|title=NYCFC announces date, time and venue for Scotiaband CONCACAF match|publisher=www.nycfc.com|access-date=February 25, 2022}}15,642
June 18, 2023align=right| {{fb-rt|VEN}}{{center|1–0}}{{fb|GUA}}International Friendly8,568
June 15, 2024align=right| {{fb-rt|COL}}{{center|3–0}}{{fb|BOL}}International Friendly
June 16, 2024align=right| {{fb-rt|ECU}}{{center|2–1}}{{fb|HON}}International Friendly15,000

Hartford Colonials

The Hartford Colonials were a United Football League team that played their home games at Rentschler Field. During their (2010 UFL season), the Colonials played all four home games at Rentschler, after having played one there the previous season while they were known as the New York Sentinels. Attendance at Colonials games averaged a consistent 15,000 people, third place in the five-team league behind Omaha and Sacramento. The UFL suspended the Colonials franchise in 2011 and the franchise was officially terminated when the team's former owner (Bill Mayer) was named as the new owner of the Virginia Destroyers.{{cite press release |url=http://www.ufl-football.com/news/omaha-and-sacramento-host-opening-games-four-team-2011-united-football-league-season-september |title=Omaha And Sacramento To Host Opening Games Of Four-Team 2011 United Football League Season In September |publisher=UFL Press |date=August 10, 2011 |access-date=August 21, 2011 |quote=The UFL has suspended operations in Hartford, Connecticut, where the Hartford Colonials played the 2010 season at the city’s Rentschler Field stadium. Colonials players will join the other four UFL teams through an allocation draft to be held on Monday, August 15, while head coach Jerry Glanville will assume a new role as a consultant to the league. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912090347/http://www.ufl-football.com/news/omaha-and-sacramento-host-opening-games-four-team-2011-united-football-league-season-september |archive-date=September 12, 2011 }}

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Thursday, November 12, 2009Florida TuskersL6–245,201
Saturday, September 18, 2010Sacramento Mountain LionsW27–1014,384
Saturday, October 9, 2010Florida TuskersL20–3314,468
Saturday, October 16, 2010Omaha NighthawksL14–1914,056
Saturday, November 20, 2010Las Vegas LocomotivesW27–1414,554

Lacrosse

On May 19, 2019, Rentschler Field hosted the Quarterfinals for the 2019 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rentschlerfield.com/events/detail/ncaa-division-i-mens-lacrosse-quarterfinals|title = NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals | Rentschler Field}}

In 2021 and 2022, Rentschler Field hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship for Divisions I, II, and III.

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rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|April 24, 2010rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|2010 ESPNU Warrior Classicstyle="text-align:center;|Denver 9–8 Fairfieldrowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|6,415
style="text-align:center;|Georgetown 12–13 UMass
rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|May 19, 2019rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|2019 NCAA Division I Men's Quarterfinalsstyle="text-align:center;|Penn State 21–14 Loyolarowspan="2"|8,568
style="text-align:center;|Yale 19–18 (OT) Penn
rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|May 29, 2021rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|2021 NCAA Division I Men's Semifinalsstyle="text-align:center;|North Carolina 11–12 Virginiarowspan="2"|13,707
style="text-align:center;|Maryland 14–5 Duke
rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|May 30, 2021style="text-align:center;|2021 NCAA Division III Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|RIT 15–14 (2OT) Salisburyrowspan="2"|5,815
style="text-align:center;|2021 NCAA Division II Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|Le Moyne 12–6 Lenoir–Rhyne
style="text-align:center;|May 31, 2021style="text-align:center;|2021 NCAA Division I Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|Virginia 17–16 Maryland14,816
rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|May 28, 2022rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|2022 NCAA Division I Men's Semifinalsstyle="text-align:center;|Cornell 17–10 Rutgersrowspan="2"|21,688
Maryland 13–8 Princeton
rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;|May 29, 2022style="text-align:center;|2022 NCAA Division III Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|Union 10–12 RITrowspan="2"|14,650
style="text-align:center;|2022 NCAA Division II Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|Mercy 7–11 Tampa
style="text-align:center;|May 30, 2022style="text-align:center;|2022 NCAA Division I Men's Finalsstyle="text-align:center;|Maryland 9–7 Cornell22,184

Rugby union

On June 4, 2005, Rentschler Field hosted two rugby union matches; Wales vs USA Rugby and the 2005 U.S. Rugby Super League Championship game, between New York Athletic Club Rugby Football Club and Belmont Shore RFC in front of 8,027. Wales would defeat the US 77–3 and NYAC would defeat Belmont Shore 23–19. In 2008 Rentschler Field hosted a match between Irish provincial side Munster and the USA Eagles, with Munster winning 46–22.

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rowspan=2| June 4, 2005{{ru-rt|WAL}}77–3{{ru|USA}}IRB2005 Wales rugby union tour of North Americarowspan=2| 8,027{{cite web |title=United States of America (3) 3 - 77 (42) Wales (FT) |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/24933.html |website=espnscrum |access-date=11 November 2024}}
NYAC {{flagicon|NY}}23–19{{flagicon|CA}} Belmont ShoreUSRSLChampionship
August 31, 2008Munster {{flagicon|Munster}}46–22{{ru|USA}}IRB2008 Setanta Challenge Cup8,350{{cite news|url=https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-retain-the-setanta-cup/|title=Munster Retain The Setanta Cup|date=31 August 2008|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=25 August 2021}}

Whalers Hockey Fest

On August 24, 2010, a fan event, called Whalers Fan Fest, occurred, featuring many of the former players, draws were close to 5,000 people on a Saturday afternoon.

From February 11 to the 20th, 2011, the stadium hosted the Whalers Hockey Fest 2011. A hockey rink was constructed on the field much like is done for the annual NHL Winter Classic. Events included a Hartford Whalers Alumni vs. Boston Bruins Alumni game, with an appearance from the Hanson Brothers, from the film Slap Shot, a double-header featuring both UConn men's and women's hockey teams, a Hockey Legends team faced off against the Mystery, Alaska Hollywood team, along with the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot,{{cite web |url=http://www.salon.com/wires/sports/06/02/D9G3C6TO0_hkn_hartford_hockey/index.html |title=Radcliffe to run in Berlin Marathon - AP News Wire, Associated Press News - Salon.com |access-date=2010-06-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625132923/http://www.salon.com/wires/sports/06/02/D9G3C6TO0_hkn_hartford_hockey/index.html |archive-date=2011-06-25 }} and the second edition of the American Hockey League Outdoor Classic between the host Connecticut Whale and the Providence Bruins. Over 15,000 fans came out to watch the so-called "Whale Bowl", while over 1,700 attended the UConn men's game.

File:Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463585646).jpg

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|Atlantic Hockey

|Sacred Heart Pioneers (M)

|UConn Huskies (M)

|3–1

|1,911

Hockey East

|Providence Friars (W)

|UConn Huskies (W)

|4–3

|153

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|NESCAC

|Wesleyan Cardinals (W)

|Trinity Bantams (W)

|5–1

|100

NESCAC

|Wesleyan Cardinals (M)

|Trinity Bantams (M)

|3–1

|820

! style="background:#00205B; color:#FFFFFF;" rowspan="3"|{{sort|2011-02-19|February 19, 2011}}

|Atlantic Hockey

|Army Black Knights (M)

|AIC Yellow Jackets (M)

|4–1

|1,142

NHL Alumni

|Boston Bruins Alumni

|Hartford Whalers Alumni

|4–4

|10,000

AHL

|Providence Bruins

|Connecticut Whale

|5–4 (SO)

|21,673

Concerts

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September 16, 2003rowspan="2"|Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Bandrowspan="2"|The Rising Tour51,569rowspan="2"|$3,788,325{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/bruce-springsteen-the-e-street-band-17c7c405-b8d2-4e90-94b4-d583b5e6b638|title=Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Sept 16, 2003}}
September 18, 200366,000{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/bruce-springsteen-331d446e-e437-4a8e-a211-f8c42faf7ebe|title=Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Sept 18, 2003}}
August 26, 2005The Rolling StonesMaroon 5A Bigger Bang Tour{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/the-rolling-stones-maroon-5-44bdd088-d6d3-49d7-a339-e63a10ae7d8c|title=The Rolling Stones / Maroon 5 – Aug 26, 2005}}
July 31, 2007The PoliceFiction PlaneThe Police Reunion Tour32,450$3,318,015{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/the-police-fiction-plane-4fa357c8-f986-4659-aa8e-3a0b21a04b5b|title=The Police / Fiction Plane – Jul 31, 2007}}
September 15, 2018A Will AwayUConn Fan Fest{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/uconn-fan-fest|title=UCONN Fan Fest – Sept 15, 2018}}
May 28, 2022Kenny Mehler{{Cite news|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/kenny-mehler-b56cff7b-39c8-4202-ab1d-eac9dbc0bc7a |title=Kenny Mehler – May 28, 2022}}
August 23, 2025Chris BrownBryson TillerBreezy Bowl XX{{Cite news|url= https://www.wfsb.com/2025/04/15/chris-brown-pencils-new-tour-stop-connecticut/ |title= Chris Brown pencils in new tour stop in Connecticut}}

Gallery

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|Image:RentschlerField1.jpg|Football & basketball facilities, 2008

|Image:RentschlerField2.jpg|Grandstands and boxes, 2008

|Image:Rentschler Field Scoreboard.jpg|Scoreboard in 2010

|File:10002-6-XL (6167996673).jpg|End zone view, 2011

|File:10002-2-XL (6167996169).jpg|Luxury box, 2011

|File:Jasper Howard Monument at Rentschler Field.jpg|Jasper Howard monument

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See also

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