The Northeast is home to a wealth of legacy venues that has shaped the history of American sports—many of which continue to host youth tournaments, championships, and training camps today
Franklin Field—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The oldest continuously operating football stadium in the U.S., Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania has hosted the Penn Relays since 1895 and was home to the first televised football game. upenn.edu
Harvard Stadium—Cambridge, Massachusetts
Built in 1903, Harvard Stadium is a national historic landmark and is considered an architectural marvel, incorporating Greek stadium and Roman circus structural elements. gocrimson.com
Herb Brooks Arena—Lake Placid, New York
Site of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” game, this venue at the Lake Placid Olympic Center is legendary in hockey circles and continues to host youth tournaments on Olympic-size ice. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall—Atlantic City, New Jersey
Opened in 1929, this art deco icon has hosted everything from Miss America and The Beatles to national championships, making it a storied East Coast venue. boardwalkhall.com
Matthews Arena—Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use (it opened in 1910), Matthews Arena was the original home of the NHL’s Boston Bruins, the NBA’s Boston Celtics, and the Beanpot, an annual men’s and women’s hockey tournament. nuhuskies.com
Yale Bowl—New Haven, Connecticut
Opened in 1914, the Yale Bowl influenced the design of major stadiums nationwide. It seats 61,446 spectators, with every seat offering an unobstructed view of the field. yalebulldogs.com
