Pearl Field was dedicated on October 2, 1999, in honor of the late Robert L. Pearl, who was the first African-American baseball player at the University of Iowa and a longtime supporter of Hawkeye softball.

Pearl Field was completely renovated after the flood of 2008 destroyed nearly the entire complex. The stadium now includes a new, state-of-the-art locker room with spacious player lockers, a large, flat-screen plasma television with video equipment for film watching, a new team room, new concession and restroom areas and a new batting cage/bullpen area.

Iowa’s locker room at Pearl Field was also renovated after the flood. The new game day locker room includes state-of-the-art lockers, audio, and visual equipment along with shower spaces. The locker room is connected to the dugout, giving the Hawkeyes a great meeting space before games and between doubleheaders.

In the fall of 2013, UI enhanced the softball game atmosphere by adding a video scoreboard in center field. The screen, formerly located in Kinnick Stadium, was repurposed for use at Pearl Field.

In 2023, UI further upgraded Pearl Field by installing a state-of-the-art turf playing surface.

In 2014-15, the Hawkeyes gained access to new practice facilities including, the Iowa Turf Facility, located at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, and the Jacobson Hitting Facility, located in football’s former weight room. The facilities have allowed the program to have a consistent practice schedule all year long. Jacobson has also provided the student-athletes with a place to train on their own and take extra reps. It includes four drop-down batting cages, nets for tee work, self-feeding machines, areas for front toss, and additional equipment.

During the offseason and preseason workouts, the Hawkeyes make their home at the UI Recreation Building, which is near the new indoor practice facility. Iowa’s locker room was completely renovated during the 2007-08 year, and now includes more spacious lockers and shower areas. It also features a team meeting area, complete with leather couches and flat screen televisions for film work.

Directions to Bob Pearl Field