Update on Proposed Joint-Use Baseball-Cricket Stadium at George Mason University

As George Mason University continues to explore the possibility of a temporary joint-use baseball-cricket stadium on the university’s West Campus in Fairfax, we wish to share important clarifications that we believe address urgent concerns of nearby neighbors.

To be clear, George Mason University and the Washington Freedom have no plans to, and will not, commence any construction on such a facility without first sitting down with our neighbors to hear their concerns in person and begin the meaningful dialogue that we have promised.  We hear and respect your questions and concerns about the timing of the project and whether neighbors will have the opportunity to be heard up front. We assure you that you will.

In addition, the current schedule being discussed is for cricket matches to be played in July 2025. When cricket commences, enhancements associated with this opportunity will also bring benefits to the university and the community, which we also look forward to sharing with you.

Mason is in the advanced stages of scheduling in-person community meetings, and once confirmed the information will be shared through email notifications and through the West Campus Planning website.

Sincerely,