Everwise Freed Field is a multipurpose athletic and event facility at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. Home to Penn Football, Boys and Girls Track and Field, and Unified Track and Field, the stadium also supports marching band activities, physical education classes, youth camps and community events.
Located on the east side of Penn High School, the complex features a synthetic turf field, an eight-lane all-weather track, full lighting and seating for 8,000 spectators.
A Multipurpose Facility for Penn Students and the Community
For families exploring high schools with extensive athletic and marching band facilities, Everwise Freed Field demonstrates the range of opportunities available at Penn. Students use the facility for interscholastic competition, physical education, intramural sports and athletic training.
The stadium also welcomes marching band performances and competitions, the Silver Mile, youth sports camps and other special events. Its combination of field space, track facilities and spectator seating makes it a gathering place for the Penn community throughout the year.
Home of Penn Kingsmen Football
Everwise Freed Field provides Penn High School football with a lighted competition venue featuring an AstroTurf multipurpose synthetic surface and LED scoreboards. An adjacent natural grass practice field provides additional space for training.
The stadium seats 4,500 spectators on the home side and 3,500 on the visitor side, with additional bleachers available for special events. A two-floor press box accommodates up to 60 members of the media, coaches and officials.
Track and Field Facilities for Training and Competition
Penn’s boys, girls and Unified Track and Field teams call Everwise Freed Field home. Surrounding the field is a 400-meter, eight-lane Martin Surface all-weather track that hosts IHSAA sectional competition.
The track complex includes dual facilities for high jump, long jump and pole vault, providing flexibility when weather conditions affect event arrangements.
Marching Band Performances and Competitions
Everwise Freed Field also serves Penn’s marching band and hosts band competitions. The multipurpose synthetic field, stadium lighting and large seating capacity provide a venue for students to perform and for families and fans to enjoy marching band events.
Physical Education, Youth Camps and Intramural Sports
Penn High School Wellness classes use Everwise Freed Field for physical education activities. The complex also supports intramural sports, youth sports camps and athletic training events, extending its use beyond school team practices and competitions.
Spectator Amenities and Concessions
Everwise Freed Field offers amenities for athletic contests, marching band competitions and community gatherings, including:
- Seating for 8,000 spectators.
- Full field lighting and LED scoreboards.
- The Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care North Concession Stand.
- An additional concession stand at the south end.
- Restrooms at the north end of the complex.
The concession stands and restrooms were renovated in 2014.
Freed Field History and Community Support
Constructed in 1958, Freed Field was named for former Penn Township Trustee Vernon Freed. Community partnerships continue to support the facility through naming rights, including Everwise’s field sponsorship and Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care’s sponsorship of the north concession stand.
Learn about Everwise’s naming rights partnership with the P-H-M Education Foundation.
Plan Your Visit to Everwise Freed Field
Whether attending a football game, track meet, marching band competition or community event, review Penn High School parking information before arriving.
Penn student-athletes also have access to the Culver’s Athletic Performance Center and the Dr. Jerry and Donna Thacker Fieldhouse.