by Paul Fiarkoski The iconic Rosenblatt Stadium hosted the College World Series in Omaha from 1950 to 2010. In 2011, the series moved to Charles Schwab Field (formerly TD Ameritrade Park) in downtown Omaha where it is still played today.
College World Series Stadium Comparison
Rosenblatt Stadium
Charles Schwab Field
Total Seating Capacity
23,100
24,000
Outfield Dimensions (feet)
LF – 335, LCF – 375
Same
C – 408, RC – 375, RF – 335
Same
Home Plate to First Row Seats
60 Feet
52 Feet
Average Concourse Width
20 Feet
32 Feet – Infield 30 Feet – Outfield
Leg Room Between Rows
Varies From 30 to 36 Inches
All 36 Inches
Total Cost
$25 million*
$ 128 million
CWS ticket prices (GA)
$ 7 (in 2010)
$ 8 (in 2011)
CWS ticket prices (reserved)
$ 22 (in 2010)
$ 28 (in 2011)
*Estimates as of 2011 open of Charles Schwab Field. Includes initial build cost plus improvements over the years; not adjusted for inflation.
Romancing The Blatt by Paul Fiarkoski is a memoir of a love affair with Omaha’s Field of Dreams – Rosenblatt Stadium
Romancing The Blatt 
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