A New Chapter for Iowa Baseball

IOWA CITY, IOWA — The University of Iowa baseball team announced a facility upgrade to Duane Banks Field on Friday.

These renovations will significantly improve the game day experience at Duane Banks Field with renovations to the press box, bleachers, concourse, dugouts and stadium entrance. The upgrades will increase stadium seating capacity, provide improved ADA access and seating, and enhance the fan experience with premium seating opportunities, additional concessions, and restrooms.

Over the past decade, there have been substantial enhancements to Duane Banks Field — adding an on-campus hitting facility, Sharp Family Videoboard and new AstroTurf field. Even with great progress, Duane Banks Field remains the second-oldest facility in the Big Ten.

Iowa’s only Division I baseball program has seen success in Iowa City because of a growing fan base, hard-working student-athletes, and a top-notch coaching staff. Over the past nine seasons, Iowa baseball is 134-42 in Iowa City under Heller.

Fans can make a tax-deductible gift of any amount today to support the revitalization of Iowa Baseball Stadium and Duane Banks Field. A $1,000 contribution will get your name on a seat in the revitalized facility, while donors who give $10,000 will receive recognition on a donor wall.

Banks Field was originally built in 1974. The stadium had dimensions of 330 feet down the lines, 375 in the power alleys and 400 to center field. That has decreased slightly and currently sits at 329 down the lines and 395 to center field.

In 2002, former Hawkeye and former Major Leaguer Cal Eldred donated $245,000 to fund the installation of lights at Banks Field.

The complex at Banks Field currently features locker rooms for both teams and umpires and a press box that was initially built in 1989 and renovated in 2002.