SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that Avaya Stadium will host a high school soccer match between Archbishop Mitty and Bellarmine College Prep’s boys varsity teams on Saturday, December 19. The West Catholic Athletic League contest kicks off at 5 p.m.
The general public is encouraged to attend the event, which features complimentary admission and parking in the Platinum Lot. The Platinum Lot will be accessible via Earthquakes Way beginning at 3:30 p.m. and gates will open at 4 p.m. Concession stands will also be open for fans to purchase food and beverages.
This marks the first amateur soccer match held at Avaya Stadium, which has also hosted teams such as Manchester United, Club America and the United States Women’s National Team during its inaugural season.
About Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium is an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium located on Coleman Ave. adjacent to the San Jose International Airport. The European-inspired building is the first cloud-enabled venue in Major League Soccer and is among the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. The stadium features a canopy roof and the steepest-raked seating in MLS to provide the best possible fan experience. Additionally, the north end zone houses the largest outdoor bar in North America, a two-acre fan zone and a double-sided video scoreboard. The suites and club seats are located at field level, giving fans a premium experience unlike any other in professional sports. The stadium hosted numerous non-Major League Soccer events during its inaugural season in 2015, including the International Champions Cup, which featured Manchester United and Club America, a Send-Off Series match for the United States Women’s National Team ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup and the American Ultimate Disc League Championship Weekend. For more information about Avaya Stadium, visit sjearthquakes.com.
