Páirc na nGael
On Treasure Island, in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Páirc na nGael has been the heart of Gaelic sport in the San Francisco Bay Area since it opened on December 7, 2008.
The pitch at Páirc na nGael covers an area of 145 x 90 meters (159 x 98 yards)
If you’re new to Gaelic sport, you may notice that the size of the pitch is larger than any American sports field.
Gaelic Football & Hurling Pitch: Ranges from 130–145 meters (142–159 yards) in length and 80–90 meters (87–98 yards) in width.
American Football Field: Including the end zones, an NFL field is 120 yards (110 meters) long and 53.3 yards (49 meters) wide—less than half the width of a Gaelic pitch.
Soccer (MLS) Field: Typically 100–110 meters (109–120 yards) long and 64–75 meters (70–82 yards) wide, still smaller than a Gaelic pitch.
Baseball Field: The outfield size depends on the stadium, but even the largest baseball park is smaller than the average Gaelic sports pitch.
Gaelic football, camogie, and hurling demand incredible endurance, speed, and skill to cover the full expanse of the field. If you’re used to playing American sports, be ready for a whole new level of fitness!
