A Vision for a New Multi-Sport Field
Advancing Manhattanville Athletics
Manhattanville has long been defined by a strong tradition of athletic excellence; an environment where student athletes grow as competitors and leaders. To sustain that tradition and meet the expectations of today’s athletes, our facilities must evolve into modern, competitive spaces. A new combined baseball and multi-sport field is central to this vision.
The project will elevate multiple sports by delivering contemporary fields, improved playing surfaces and facilities, and lighting that extends training and competition into the evening. These upgrades will strengthen our ability to recruit top players and give current athletes the environment they need to excel. The new baseball field, with the multi-sport field situated in it’s outfield will expand rental opportunities to soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, flag football and more. Extended hours and improved amenities will generate sustainable new revenue that supports the University’s long-term financial health.
The addition of the multi-sport field also enables the launch of women’s flag football, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, broadening athletic opportunities, strengthening enrollment, and positioning Manhattanville at the forefront of emerging collegiate athletics. Together, these enhancements create a dynamic, multi-sport complex that serves our students, our community, and our future.
Elevating the Player Experience
Manhattanville’s tradition of athletic excellence begins with providing our student athletes with facilities that match their talent and ambition. The baseball field is ready for a renewal and the university is ceasing the opportunity to add a multi-sport field to dramatically elevate Valiant athletics.
The current baseball field, after years of deferred maintenance, requires a full rebuild. The project delivers a new turf field, dugouts, outfield fence, foul lines, scoreboard, bleachers, and a press box—creating a true home field advantage and a modern environment worthy of a top tier program.
The move to turf is one of the most impactful changes. Turf reduces annual maintenance costs, eliminates weather related cancellations, and provides consistent, high quality playing conditions that match the standards of the schools we compete against. For athletes, it means safer surfaces, more reliable practice time, and a professional level experience. For coaches, it strengthens recruitment by offering facilities that meet the expectations of today’s top prospects.
The field will also receive new lighting, extending training and competition into the evening. These enhancements will fundamentally transform the playing experience and create a field that reflects the pride of our programs and the ambition of a University committed to excellence.
Launching a New Sport
The upgraded field creates the opportunity to add Women’s Flag Football to athletic offerings. In January 2026, the NCAA officially designated women’s flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women across all three divisions, signaling rapid national expansion and long term stability. The sport is also being added to the Olympics, further accelerating interest, visibility, and participation. Within our own conference, four institutions have already launched varsity programs. It is time for Manhattanville to join them.
With minimal incremental facility needs and strong regional demand, Women’s Flag Football represents a high impact opportunity to expand athletic offerings, strengthen enrollment, and enhance Manhattanville’s competitive position. Based on a projected roster of 21 student athletes and a residential rate of 75%, the program will generate meaningful new revenue while advancing the University’s commitment to women’s athletics.
By embracing this moment, Manhattanville positions itself at the forefront of a sport that is reshaping the landscape of collegiate athletics—further extending the impact of this exciting project and ensuring that our facilities support both current needs and future growth.
Join Us in Bringing This Vision to Life
The new multi-sport field is more than a facility—it is a commitment to the continued growth and success of Manhattanville University and its student-athletes. This project will provide a modern, versatile venue where students can compete, develop leadership skills, build community, and create lasting memories.
Philanthropic support is essential to bringing this vision to life. Contributions will help create an exceptional home for Valiant baseball while expanding opportunities for student-athletes across multiple sports. Every gift strengthens the student-athlete experience and helps ensure that future generations of Valiants have access to facilities that reflect the excellence, ambition, and spirit of Manhattanville University.
WAYS TO GIVE
General donations of any size are welcome and will help move this transformational project forward. Supporters can join a community of alumni, parents, friends, and supporters investing in Manhattanville’s future.
For those interested in making a more transformational impact, a variety of naming opportunities are available throughout the project. Opportunities include:
• Bleachers
• Dugouts
• Press Box
• Scoreboard
• Batting Cages
• Bullpens
Naming opportunities provide a meaningful way to celebrate a personal connection to Manhattanville while creating a legacy that will inspire future generations of Valiants.
To learn more about transformational giving opportunities and available naming opportunities, please contact Anne Wakelee, Assistant Vice President of Development, at anne.wakelee@mville.edu.