Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium (LVMS) is a 9,000 seat stadium in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The venue originally opened in 1927, and was renovated in 2006. This renovated facility boasts of a state-of-the-art press box and score board, as well as professional quality turf, along with a new 1/4 mile synthetic surface track, and new seating. Fully equipped concession stands and handicap accessible restrooms are located underneath the seating area. It is also easily accessible from Route 495.
LVMS is located adjacent to the new Lawrence High School and serves as their home field, as well as the home field of The Central Catholic High School Raiders sports teams, including football, soccer, lacrosse, and outdoor track and field.
The LVMS Athletic Complex has proudly hosted other sports leagues such as:
Andover Youth Services
Boston Raven
Central Catholic Raiders
East Coast Soccer
Beyond Soccer’s Health
Wellness Academy
Lawrence Sports Leadership Academy
Fisher College Soccer League
Lawrence Pop Warner
Mill City Jr. Maulers
Over the Hill Soccer League
Semi-pro football team Mill City Maulers
Son’s of Italy Road Race
Special Olympics of the Merrimack Valley
Hosting Events
In addition to hosting sports events, VMS also hosts City and other non-profit cultural events such as the City of Lawrence’s 4th of July Celebration; the annual national Drum Corp and Bugle competitions featuring Boston Crusaders and Mission Drums; Memorial Day Ceremony and Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
LVMS Sports Complex is available for rental for sports, cultural and entertainment events. For more information, please call Business and Economic Development Department at 978-620-3502.