Rutgers Baseball Will Use Edison’s Middlesex College Stadium For Home Games

EDISON, NJ —Middlesex County and Rutgers Athletics have entered a partnership where the University’s baseball team will use Middlesex College’s campus as a home field beginning with the 2026 season.

The partnership is part of Middlesex County's Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan.

This partnership between the County and Rutgers Athletics is also intended to create new educational pathways for Middlesex College students in Edison. As the largest feeder college to Rutgers University, this arrangement will create enhanced access to Rutgers' esteemed curricula, invaluable mentorship opportunities, and the potential for expanded shared educational programming, officials said.

The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday, at the West Hall in Middlesex College.

The state-of-the-art venue will boast dedicated Rutgers amenities, including well-equipped locker rooms, air-conditioned batting and pitching tunnels, and broadcast streaming capabilities suitable for networks like the Big Ten Network, ESPN, and other national and regional broadcasters.

These enhancements will not only provide support to Rutgers baseball and meet the athletic standards of NCAA and the Big Ten, but also aims to position Middlesex County and its College as a premier destination for sports and recreation in the region.

“We are delighted to partner with Middlesex County to bring Big Ten baseball to this fantastic new facility," Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs said.

"Steve Owens and his staff have done a tremendous job developing the players in our baseball program both on and off the field. This new chapter with Middlesex County will only help Coach Owens and his team continue their pursuit of Big Ten championships and more. We will continue to explore other ways we can partner with the County, but this is a great first step. I want to thank everyone at the county, state and university level who made this opportunity possible.”

Rutgers Baseball Coach Steve Owens thanked the County for inviting the team to play games at new facility.

“This move will continue to grow our program’s fan base across the state and provide an incredible venue with all the amenities currently available at the power-five level,” Owens said. “This is 100 percent a win for the state of New Jersey, Middlesex County and Rutgers Baseball!”

The stadium is part of Middlesex County's $250 million Community, Innovation and Opportunity Strategic Investment Plan, as part of the county's Destination 2040 Strategic Plan. More: Cricket Field, Multipurpose Venue Coming To Edison's Middlesex College

“It is an honor to join the County Commissioners in announcing this exciting and forward-thinking partnership, which is the latest significant development in our collective ongoing efforts to move Edison forward for our families and our future,” Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said.

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