Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium (full name Veterans Memorial Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. The site is in the hands of New Britain. Around it, Lake Compounce (7.8 mi) comes first on our list.
A stadium & arena inside New Britain
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
Berlin is the nearest base
Berlin is 3 miles south, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1982
Veterans Stadium dates from 1982 and is run by New Britain. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium (full name Veterans Memorial Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. Opened in 1982, it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who died in various U.S. wars, particularly Vietnam. The stadium now Houses CT United FC of the American Soccer League.
The stadium is used mostly by New Britain High School, and some other area schools, for football and soccer games. It also hosts the Connecticut Crushers of the National Women's Football Association. The stadium was also home to the Connecticut Wolves team of the United Soccer Leagues before that team folded in 2002.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1982
- Run by
- New Britain
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Overnight near Veterans Stadium
To stay close, try Hartford (22) and Meriden (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Veterans Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 76,286 | $224K | C− |
| Hartford | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 22 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 121,981 | $229K | D |
| Meriden | 8 mi south | 10 min | 17 9 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 60,810 | $241K | C+ |
| Newington | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 11 4 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,647 | $310K | C+ |
| Berlin | 3 mi south | 5 min | 10 4 hotels · 6 motels | 20,698 | $375K | B− |
| Southington | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 44,242 | $374K | B− |
| Rocky Hill | 6 mi east | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 21,575 | $337K | B |
| Wethersfield | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 10 3 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 27,291 | $325K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Veterans Stadium with these
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
Big draw64 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw55 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
18 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
210 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
311 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
33 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
425 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
528 mi Theme parkSix Flags New EnglandPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain
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Veterans Stadium in questions
Is Veterans Stadium in New Britain?
Yes. It’s inside New Britain, CT.
When is the best time to visit Veterans Stadium?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Veterans Stadium from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 56 miles south of Brookhaven and about 68 miles south of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Veterans Stadium?
Bradley (BDL), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Veterans Stadium?
Hartford (9 mi, 22 places to stay), Meriden (8 mi, 17 places to stay) and Newington (3 mi, 11 places to stay).
From people who live in New Britain
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.