Gesling Stadium was built in 1990 as part of the east campus project which included the construction of two new dormitories located on the south end of the stadium and a 700 space parking garage attached at the north end. The playing surface was renovated with FieldTurf in the summer of 2006 and resurfaced for the second time in the summer of 2025. The track was resurfaced in the summer of 2016. The stadium is home to the football team in the fall and the track and field team in the spring. The surface is an infill mix of silica sand and cryogenic rubber and a patented layering process that delivers a system that emulates natural grass. The seating capacity is 3,500 in the grandstands with multiple standing room viewing options available.

A state-of-the-art 13' x 24' video scoreboard was installed in 2019 for use by varsity athletics.

Gesling Stadium Recreational Use Policy

The following rules and regulations apply to all users of the football field, track, bleachers/stands and any equipment at Gesling Stadium (collectively, the Facility).  These policies do not apply to student-athletes or team staff participating in intercollegiate athletic events.

• All users of the Facility must have a valid Carnegie Mellon University ID Card or be accompanied by an individual with a valid ID Card. All other users must register in advance here: Registration Form
• The Facility is intended primarily for the use of Carnegie Mellon University varsity athletic teams, as well as intramural and club sports activities. The CMU Athletics Department reserves the right to immediately remove any user of the Facility who has not officially reserved time to use the Facility through the CMU Athletics Department.
• Guest Assumption of Risk: Participation in sports and recreational activities involves inherent risks of injury, including but not limited to, bodily injury, property damage, and death. By entering Facility and/or engaging in activities at the Facility, all users of the Facility who do not have a valid CMU ID card - regardless of whether the user properly registered use of the Facility - voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities, including but not limited to, risks associated with the playing surface, equipment, falls, collisions, injury and/or the actions of other participants or individuals on the athletic fields. Carnegie Mellon University is not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from the use of or presence on these athletic fields.
• Report Maintenance Issues: Please immediately report any maintenance concerns to Facilities Management Services at 412-268-2910.
• Non-CMU organized team practices are strictly prohibited, unless the Facility is rented/reserved via Carnegie Mellon University Conference and Events Services.
• No pets are permitted. However, service animals are permitted so long as the animal is properly controlled and does not damage the field surface or equipment.
• No rollerblades, roller skates, bicycles or similar wheeled recreational vehicles.
• No alcoholic beverages or smoking.

What's Available:

• 8 lane track
• FieldTurf playing surface

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Revised Athletics Field Website at https://athletics.cmu.edu/facilities/soccer 

The CMU Soccer Field was constructed in the summer of 2010 on what was an open-grass space widely used for intramurals and recreation. The transition to FieldTurf has created a spectacular playing venue for our varsity soccer teams while allowing a year-round space for the campus community. The field is adjacent to Gesling Stadium.

Included in the project was the relocation of the hammer/discus circle and shot put area used by the track and field teams, which now sit alongside the field. The lighted field allows for the continuation of evening soccer games and intramural and recreational activities.

There is a seating capacity for 250 people with standing room along the landscaped brick wall. 

Soccer Field Recreational Use Policy

The following rules and regulations apply to all users of the field, bleachers/stands, and any equipment at, on, or near the Soccer Field, (collectively, the Facility).  These policies do not apply to student-athletes participating as players or team staff in varsity intercollegiate athletic events.

• All users of the Facility must have a valid Carnegie Mellon University ID Card or be accompanied by an individual with a valid ID Card. All other users must register in advance here: Registration Form
• The Facility is intended primarily for the use of Carnegie Mellon University varsity athletic teams, as well as intramural and club sports activities. The CMU Athletics Department reserves the right to immediately remove any user of the Facility who has not officially reserved time to use the Facility through the CMU Athletics Department.
• Guest Assumption of Risk: Participation in sports and recreational activities involves inherent risks of injury, including but not limited to, bodily injury, property damage, and death. By entering Facility and/or engaging in activities at the Facility, all users of the Facility who do not have a valid CMU ID card - regardless of whether the user properly registered use of the Facility - voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities, including but not limited to, risks associated with the playing surface, equipment, falls, collisions, injury and/or the actions of other participants or individuals on the athletic fields. Carnegie Mellon University is not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from the use of or presence on these athletic fields.
• Report Maintenance Issues: Please immediately report any maintenance concerns to Facilities Management Services at 412-268-2910.
• Non-CMU organized team practices are strictly prohibited, unless the Facility is rented/reserved via Carnegie Mellon University Conference and Events Services.
• No pets are permitted. However, service animals are permitted so long as the animal is properly controlled and does not damage the field surface or equipment.
• No rollerblades, roller skates, bicycles or similar wheeled recreational vehicles.
• No alcoholic beverages or smoking.