stadium · East Hartford

Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

UConn Huskies
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2003Opened
38,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics

About Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

East Hartford football stadium serving UConn athletics.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Location
East Hartford
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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PerformersIconic

Jonathan the Husky

The live husky mascot tradition is one of UConn's most beloved game-day attractions.

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PerformersIconic

Pride of Connecticut

The marching band performs the university's signature pregame show before kickoff.

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Special EventsIconic

Blue & White Out

Pratt & Whitney Stadium becomes a sea of blue and white during marquee games.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

U-C-O-N-N Chant

The crowd spells out "U-C-O-N-N!" throughout the game after scores and big plays.

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Architecture

Aircraft Hangar Heritage

The stadium sits on the former Rentschler Field aircraft manufacturing site.

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History

2007 Big East Championships

Honors UConn's rise into major college football.

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History

2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl

Celebrates UConn's postseason return.

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History

Dan Orlovsky

Celebrates the NFL quarterback.

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History

UConn Football Timeline

Showcases program history.

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History

UConn Huskies Retired Numbers

Honors UConn football legends.

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Experience

UConn Huskies Stadium Tours

Behind-the-scenes access.

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Displays

Basketball Championships

Exhibits of UConn men’s and women’s basketball national titles — the program’s signature championship story.

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Historic Marker

Championship Plaza

The stadium plaza celebrating UConn’s championship heritage and a gameday gathering spot.

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Displays

Husky Legacy Wall

Wall celebrating Huskies history, contributors, and program milestones.

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Rituals

Husky Walk

Players arrive through cheering fans before entering Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

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Statue

Jonathan the Husky Statue

Larry Wasiele’s 1995 bronze of Jonathan the Husky — fans rub the nose for luck.

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Displays

Ring of Honor

Honors UConn football greats around Pratt & Whitney Stadium.

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Displays

UConn Athletics Hall of Fame

Honors Huskies athletes, coaches, and teams across UConn sports.

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Rituals

UConn Marching Band

The Pride of Connecticut marching band’s pregame and halftime shows at Rentschler Field.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. Present
    UConn HuskiesNCAAF
Getting there

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Address

East Hartford

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