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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Team captain Jeppe Tverskov, without prompting, told reporters the home field was its worst all year.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
After a week filled with rain, Brea Olinda’s home field faced muddy conditions, but the Wildcats embraced the sludge and beat Irvine 28-12 to advance to their first championship game since 2018.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
The winner of tonight's game could end up having home field in a potential playoff rematch.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Penn State had won all the previous matchups that took place on their home field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
After a week filled with rain, Brea Olinda’s home field faced muddy conditions, but the Wildcats embraced the sludge and beat Irvine 28-12 to advance to their first championship game since 2018.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
The winner of tonight's game could end up having home field in a potential playoff rematch.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Penn State had won all the previous matchups that took place on their home field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Home field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20field. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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