Athletic Facilities

Adrian College has some of the finest athletic facilities in NCAA Division III. A majority of the facilities have been either newly constructed or renovated within the last fifteen years. The crown jewel is Docking Stadium which houses the football, lacrosse and soccer teams. The stadium has 2,000 chair-back seats on the home sideline and the finest Pro Grass playing surface.

The baseball team plays at Nicolay Field on the northwest corner of campus. Nicolay Field was built in 2008 and has 400 chair-back seats above the dugouts on either baseline for optimal viewing. The softball field was also renovated in 2008 to add a new press box, dugouts and permanent chair-back seating for 150.

The outdoor track complex hosted their first meet in 2009 to rave reviews from around Division III circles. The Craft Tennis Complex features 12 outdoor courts right along US-223 and Docking Stadium.

Arrington Ice Arena was completed in 2007 and houses all ice sports at Adrian College. The arena has 450 chair-back seats and has seen crowds over 1,000 with standing-room along the glass. The arena has offices for coaches, an athletic training room and several locker rooms.

The basketball and volleyball teams play their home games at the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center Gymnasium. It was built in 1990 and also provides an auxiliary gym for indoor activities. The Merillat Sport and Fitness Center also has administrative and coaches’ offices as well as athletic training facilities, a weight room and wellness center for all students, faculty and staff.