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 (NCAA Division I)
League / conference
Mid-American
Opened
1965
Capacity
1,500

Ballparks near Ralph McKinzie Field10

  1. 1JUCOThe Kougar Baseball Field — Kishwaukee Kougars (Malta, Illinois)6 mi
  2. 2JUCOWaubonsee Chiefs Baseball Field — Waubonsee Chiefs (Sugar Grove, Illinois)18 mi
  3. 3NAIAHoffer Field — Judson Eagles (Elgin, Illinois)25 mi
  4. 4JUCOElgin Spartans Baseball Field — Elgin Spartans (Elgin, Illinois)25 mi
  5. 5D-IIIJim Schmid Field at Stuart Sports Complex — Aurora Spartans (Montgomery, Illinois)25 mi
  6. 6D-IIIRegent Field — Rockford Regents (Rockford, Illinois)32 mi
  7. 7JUCORock Valley Golden Eagles Baseball Field — Rock Valley Golden Eagles (Rockford, Illinois)32 mi
  8. 8D-IIILee Pfund Stadium — Wheaton Thunder (Carol Stream, Illinois)32 mi
  9. 9JUCOMcHenry County Fighting Scots Baseball Field — McHenry County Fighting Scots (Crystal Lake, Illinois)33 mi
  10. 10D-IIIZimmerman Stadium — North Central Cardinals (Naperville, Illinois)33 mi

Questions about Ralph McKinzie Field

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.