Ralph McKinzie Field
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Ralph McKinzie Field is a ballpark in DeKalb, Illinois, home of the Northern Illinois Huskies, who play NCAA Division I baseball in the Mid-American. It opened in 1965, making it 61 years old in 2026 and seats about 1,500 fans. The closest MLB stadium is Wrigley Field in Chicago, about 56 miles away.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- DeKalb, Illinois
- Home of
- Northern Illinois Huskies
- League / conference
- Mid-American
- Opened
- 1965
- Capacity
- 1,500
Ballparks near Ralph McKinzie Field10
- 1JUCOThe Kougar Baseball Field — Kishwaukee Kougars 6 mi
- 2JUCOWaubonsee Chiefs Baseball Field — Waubonsee Chiefs 18 mi
- 3NAIAHoffer Field — Judson Eagles 25 mi
- 4JUCOElgin Spartans Baseball Field — Elgin Spartans 25 mi
- 5D-IIIJim Schmid Field at Stuart Sports Complex — Aurora Spartans 25 mi
- 6D-IIIRegent Field — Rockford Regents 32 mi
- 7JUCORock Valley Golden Eagles Baseball Field — Rock Valley Golden Eagles 32 mi
- 8D-IIILee Pfund Stadium — Wheaton Thunder 32 mi
- 9JUCOMcHenry County Fighting Scots Baseball Field — McHenry County Fighting Scots 33 mi
- 10D-IIIZimmerman Stadium — North Central Cardinals 33 mi
Other Mid-American ballparks11
The Northern Illinois Huskies share the Mid-American with 11 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here they are, nearest first.
- 1D-IRobert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field — Western Michigan Broncos 165 mi
- 2D-IShebek Stadium — Ball State Cardinals 211 mi
- 3D-IBill Theunissen Stadium — Central Michigan Chippewas 232 mi
- 4D-IOestrike Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles 265 mi
- 5D-ISteller Field — Bowling Green Falcons 266 mi
- 6D-IStanley G. McKie Field at Joseph P. Hayden Jr. Park — Miami RedHawks 267 mi
- 7D-IScott Park Baseball Complex — Toledo Rockets 270 mi
- 8D-ISkeeles Field — Akron Zips 378 mi
- 9D-IOlga Mural Field at Schoonover Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 386 mi
- 10D-IBob Wren Stadium — Ohio Bobcats 392 mi
- 11D-IEarl Lorden Field — UMass Minutemen 832 mi
Questions about Ralph McKinzie Field
What other ballparks are in the Mid-American?
11 other Mid-American teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field, Shebek Stadium, and Bill Theunissen Stadium.
Where do the Northern Illinois Huskies play home games?
The Northern Illinois Huskies play at Ralph McKinzie Field in DeKalb, Illinois.
When did Ralph McKinzie Field open?
Ralph McKinzie Field opened in 1965.
How many people does Ralph McKinzie Field hold?
Ralph McKinzie Field has a capacity of about 1,500.
What is the closest MLB stadium to Ralph McKinzie Field?
Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, about 56 miles away.
What other ballparks are near Ralph McKinzie Field?
The Kougar Baseball Field in Malta is about 6 miles away. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.