WORCESTER—The Worcester Bravehearts signed a new four-year lease agreement with the College of the Holy Cross to continue playing at Fitton Field through the 2027 season, the team announced on Thursday.
While the team changed ownership in 2024, team President Matt Vaccaro said he did not want to move the team away from College Hill.
“This is the home of the Bravehearts,” said Vaccaro in a statement. “We’re excited to stay at Holy Cross for the next four years, with options to renew. We are committed to working with the College in promoting athletics, education, and providing a great atmosphere for all Bravehearts fans. I’d like to thank everyone at Holy Cross who was a part of this process to keep the Bravehearts at Fitton Field.”
Holy Cross Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes added that the college is committed to supporting Worcester in innovative and fun ways.
“Our continued relationship with the Bravehearts allows us to further the college’s vision to be truly in and of Worcester,” said Hughes in a press release, “and strengthens Crusader Athletics’ support of the Aspire strategic plan. We are excited for the Bravehearts to continue attracting teams and fans to Holy Cross and help to showcase all that our campus and the College Hill community have to offer.”
Other than the 2020 COVID season, the Bravehearts have been on the diamond at Fitton Field since the team’s inception in 2014.
“Our Partnership with Holy Cross truly allows us to be unique in terms of other entertainment venues,” said Bravehearts General Manager Dave Peterson in a statement. “Not many other venues have a free parking garage just feet from the entrance, or have an unobstructed view of the game while you wait in line for food. We believe this is an incredibly fan-friendly stadium.”
“This is an important day in Bravehearts history,” Vaccaro continued. “We truly look forward to creating memories at Fitton Field for the next four years and beyond.”
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