UFCU Disch–Falk Field is the baseball stadium of the University of Texas at Austin. It has been home to Texas Longhorns baseball since it opened on February 17, 1975, replacing Clark Field as the home of the Longhorns.

The stadium is named for former Longhorns coaches Billy Disch and Bibb Falk. Beginning August 1, 2006, the name of the stadium was changed to UFCU Disch–Falk Field, following a sponsorship deal with a local credit union, University Federal Credit Union.

Stadium History

In 2012, college baseball writer Eric Sorenson ranked the stadium as the fifth best big game atmosphere in Division I baseball.

Changes to Disch-Falk

2006-2008 Renovation

thumb|350px|The new exterior facade after renovation

In July 2005, the university announced an $18 million renovation project for Disch-Falk Field. Construction began in late 2006. The Longhorns played their 2007 season at the stadium during the renovation, although a few early season games and the NCAA Regional tournament were moved to the nearby Dell Diamond. Completed for the 2008 season, the renovated Disch-Falk field was designed by architectural firm DLR Group. The renovations included:

  • 107 premium seats added increasing capacity to 6,756
  • 17 new suites
  • lowering of the seating bowl six feet to field level
  • complete replacement of the seating bowl
  • expanded concourse
  • new team merchandise store
  • new full-service ticket office
  • expanded concessions and restrooms
  • enhanced media services spaces
  • new lighting and sound systems
  • new metal wall cladding and TPO roof
  • dugouts moved closer to the field
  • new bullpens
  • new weight training facility
  • new team training areas
  • new team meeting room
  • new coaches offices
  • replacement of AstroTurf surface with FieldTurf.

Scoreboard

Before the 2019 season the left field videoboard was completely replaced. The right field scoreboard was installed before the 2012 season.

Naming

October 12, 2005, the university announced a $13.1 million gift from University Federal Credit Union as the major gift in the campaign to finance the renovation of the ballpark. In connection with this gift, the name of the stadium changed to UFCU Disch–Falk Field on August 1, 2006.

Attendance records

  • Through February 24, 2024

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| 1 || April 5, 1977 || Texas Rangers || L 4–9 || 10,000 || Exhibition, some fans sat in roped-off warning track

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| 2 || June 4, 2022 || Louisiana Tech || W 5–2 || 8,502 || NCAA Austin Regional, Largest Collegiate Game

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| 3 || June 5, 2022 || || W 10–1 || 8,325|| NCAA Austin Regional Final

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| 4 || April 2, 1991 || Texas Rangers || L 5–12 || 8,234 || Exhibition

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| 5 || March 5, 2024 || Texas A&M || L 2–9 || 8,060 || Largest Regular Season Game

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| 6 || February 24, 2024 || Cal Poly || W 6–0 || 8,033 ||

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| 7 || May 29, 1982 || || W 8–0 || 8,000 || NCAA Central Regional

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| 8 || March 29, 2022 || Texas A&M || L 9–12 || 7,990 ||

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| 9 || April 2, 2019 || Texas A&M || L 6–9 || 7,952 ||

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| 10 || April 25, 2025 || Texas A&M || W 2–1 || 7,942 || 3-Game series record 23,680

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| 11 || February 16, 2024 || San Diego || W 7–3 || 7,935 || Largest Opening Day attendance

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| 12 || April 27, 2025 || Texas A&M || W 6–5 || 7,930 || 3-Game series record 23,680

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| 13 || April 10, 2024 || Texas State || L 3–7 || 7,928 ||

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| 14 || April 6, 2024 || BYU || L 5–7 || 7,913 ||

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| 15 || April 22, 2023 || Oklahoma || L 4–6 || 7,887 || Game 2 of Doubleheader

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| 16 || March 16, 2019 || Texas Tech || L 0–3 || 7,879 ||

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| 17 || April 16, 2010 || || W 4–3 <small>(11)</small> || 7,876 ||

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| 18 || February 23, 2024 || Cal Poly || W 2–0 || 7,845 ||

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| 19 || May 29, 1994 || Oklahoma || L 4–15 || 7,839 || NCAA Central Regional

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| 20 || March 24, 2024 || Baylor || W 11–1 || 7,836 ||

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| thumb|Disch-Falk Field 2008

| thumb|Disch-Falk Field 2005

| thumb|View of first base side seating at UFCU Disch-Falk Field during the 2006-07 Texas Baseball season, during renovation

| thumb|Texas Baseball game vs Washington State during the 2006–07 season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field

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| thumb|Eyes of Texas after a Texas Baseball game against University of Oklahoma 3-30-2007

| thumb|After a [[Lone Star Showdown baseball game]]

| thumb|After game vs Texas A&M

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See also

  • List of NCAA Division I baseball venues

References

  • UFCU Disch-Falk Field information at TexasSports.com
  • Texas Step Up to the Plate Renovation Donation Campaign
  • Disch-Falk renovation and renaming announcement at TexasSports.com
  • DLR Group awarded expansion contract
  • DLR Group website