Home of CSUN Softball
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Matador Diamond, with a seating capacity of 500, is the site of all home CSUN softball games.
The facility is located on the CSUN campus, parallel to Zelzah Avenue and between Plummer and Lassen Streets.
Matador Diamond has enjoyed numerous renovations and additions in recent years, and in 2015, the facility was upgraded with new graphics highlighting the program's storied history. In 2005, a press box and permanent bleachers were added, as well as a new backstop. In 2003, a warning track was added to the outfield, as well as padding to the outfield wall to protect the safety of players. In 1997, CSUN introduced stadium-style sunken dugouts. Matador Diamond also received a facelift with the addition of new sod behind home plate and in front of the dugouts.
CSUN began playing at Matador Diamond in 1982. The Matadors claimed their first victory in the facility with a 23-0 triumph over Loyola Marymount on Feb. 25, 1982.
Matador Diamond features a concession stand, three batting cages, and a storage facility for equipment. The playing surface of Matador Diamond includes an all-dirt infield consisting of decomposed granite, crushed brick, and sand. The outfield is natural grass. Matador Diamond's dimensions are 200 feet down the right field line, 200 feet down the left field line, and 220 feet to straight-away center field.
Matador Diamond has been the site of three NCAA Division I Softball Regionals. In 1993, the Matadors hosted the No. 2 Regional, followed by the No. 3 Regional in 1994 and the No. 4 Regional in 1995.
In 2021, the facility hosted the USA Softball Women's National Team, which played CSUN in a 10-inning exhibition game. The format featured members of Team USA playing alongside CSUN at times during the game. The WNT defeated the Matadors 9-0.
VENUE DIRECTIONS
Matador Diamond is located in the interior of the CSUN campus across from the Matador Tennis Complex. The nearest cross streets are Plummer St. and Zelzah Ave. To access, enter through Lot G4 and follow the campus road (Matador Way) to the entrance to Matador Diamond or enter from the north on Lindley Ave. at the F8 Lot at Student Housing.
