Events and Attractions
Come to campus to hear an inspiring speaker, see a captivating performance, or attend a hard-fought athletics competition. Most events at Rutgers–New Brunswick are open to the public. Check out what’s happening in the Calendar of Events at ruevents.rutgers.edu.
Athletics and Recreation
Rutgers–New Brunswick is proud to be Scarlet Knights country. Fielding 24 NCAA Division I Big Ten® sports teams, the campus offers great spectating in football and men’s and women’s basketball, as well as in baseball, soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, gymnastics, and more. We also have open spaces for outdoor recreation. Here’s a sampling of athletics and recreation venues.
SHI Stadium
Busch campus
1 Scarlet Knight Way, Piscataway, NJ
■ Athletic traditions at Rutgers run deep:
the first intercollegiate football game
pitted Rutgers against Princeton on
November 6, 1869. Rutgers prevailed
6 to 4. Today, home games take place in
a stadium seating more than 52,000
people. A sea of red typically surrounds the
playing field.
Ticket Info: 866-445-GORU (4678)
Order tickets: ScarletKnights.com
Louis Brown Athletic Center (“RAC”)
Livingston campus
83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, NJ
■ The basketball arena at the Louis Brown
Athletic Center boasts clear sight lines and
tremendous acoustics, making the 8,000
roaring fans in the stands feel like they are
right on the court with the Scarlet Knights.
Ticket Info: 866-445-GORU (4678)
Order tickets: ScarletKnights.com
Rutgers University Golf Course
Busch campus
777 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ
■ Over 6,300 yards in length, our PGAsanctioned
course—rated 4½ stars by
Golf Digest magazine and the #6 college
golf course in the nation—is a par 71 and
offers a challenging layout with four teeing
areas per hole. Highlights include narrow
fairways, fast greens, and water hazards on
nine holes.
Open to the general public from March 1
through December 15, 6:30 a.m. (6 a.m.
on weekends) until dusk.
Phone: 848-445-2637
(Online tee time reservations are free; $5 fee
for phoned-in tee time reservations)
Book a tee time: golfcourse.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Gardens
George H. Cook campus
112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
■ Rutgers Gardens, above, offers 180 acres
of lush fl owers, plants, and trees, including
a magical bamboo forest, a rhododendron
and azalea display garden, and an
ornamental tree collection. Adjoining are
the trails of the Frank G. Helyar Woods
and the 92-acre Weston’s Mill Pond.
Admission: Free
Phone: 732-932-8451
Web: rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Livingston campus
Piscataway, NJ
■ The Rutgers Ecological Preserve, a 316-
acre tract of land, is one of the largest
contiguous expanses of forest in central
New Jersey. It provides habitat for many
species of wild animals and birds. It is
open to hikers and nature enthusiasts of all
ages. A trail map is available online under
the “About RUEP” tab.
Web: ecopreserve.rutgers.edu
Pictured Top: Another great game at SHI Stadium, Busch campus