Penner Field House

QUICK FACTS
Physical Location: Erickson Athletic Complex (located off Lloyd Avenue adjacent to the Center for Lacrosse and Soccer)
Broke Ground: June 2024
Opened: January 21, 2026
Size: 76,000 square feet

PHOTO GALLERIES
Construction | Topping Off Ceremony | Photo Gallery

OVERVIEW
Penner Field House is a 76,000 square foot facility that opened in January 2026.

The complex features a synthetic turf field, high-performance lighting, and integrated filming platforms for coaching analysis. Varsity sports, along with club programs and intramural leagues, will utilize the shared space that includes two workout areas.

The facility’s architecture includes translucent panels that allow natural light during the day while maintaining a consistent internal temperature. It also features sustainable water-management systems, aligning with the university’s broader environmental goals.

The building’s namesake is courtesy of a generous gift from the Penner Family Foundation, which is led by Brown parents Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner. The 1.5 acre turf field is named Sorensen-Mencoff Field in honor of Brown alumni and parents Joan Wernig Sorensen ’72 and E. Paul Sorensen ’71, Samuel M. Mencoff ’78 and Ann S. Mencoff.

The facility, which was designed by Sasaki and built by lead contractor Consigli Construction, sits on the former site of Meister-Kavan Field.