home field

noun

sports
: a team's own field where it plays in front of its fans
The team has been tough to beat on its home field.

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Most important, Johnson led the Mustangs (23-6) to their first-ever state championship game, surpassing their fourth-place finish in 2024, even though all but three of their games this season were played on the road due to renovations to their home field. Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 The home field for the Curaçao national soccer team is Ergilio Hato Stadium, which has a capacity of 15,000. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 The first of six matches at Levi’s Stadium begins at noon Saturday, when Qatar faces Switzerland to kick off action on the San Francisco 49ers’ home field. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Saturday’s noon match between Switzerland and Qatar marks the first of six games that will be played on the 49ers’ home field through July 1. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for home field

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“Home field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20field. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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