UFCU Disch–Falk Field is the baseball stadium of the University of Texas at Austin. It has been home to Texas Longhorns baseball since it opened on February 17, 1975, replacing Clark Field as the home of the Longhorns. The stadium is named for former Longhorns coaches Billy Disch and Bibb Falk. Beginning August 1, 2006, the name of the stadium was changed to UFCU Disch–Falk Field, following a sponsorship deal with a local credit union, University Federal Credit Union. Stadium History February 17, 1975 - The Longhorns swept a doubleheader from St. Mary’s, (Texas) 4-0 and 11-0, in their first games on the new field April 19, 1975 - Stadium was dedicated as Disch-Falk Field prior to Texas’ doubleheader sweep of TCU (18-3 and 14-0) Summer 1979 - New AstroTurf was installed on the infield May 19, 1982 - The largest crowd ever to see a collegiate game at Disch-Falk Field – 8,000 fans – saw Texas defeat Oklahoma, 8-0, during the NCAA Central Regional Summer 1985 - New AstroTurf was installed on the entire field Summer 1989 - A new computerized scoreboard was installed in left field Winter 1995 - New AstroTurf was installed on the infield. Winter 1996 - The computerized scoreboard was upgraded Winter 1999 - New AstroTurf was installed on the entire field, the outfield fence was constructed and padded and the clubhouse and team areas were renovated Spring 2005 - New scoreboard with Jumbotron is installed in left field August 1, 2006 - Stadium renamed UFCU Dicsh-Falk Field Spring 2008 - Work completed on $25.8 million renovation of UFCU Disch–Falk Field Fall 2009 - FieldTurf playing surface was installed Spring 2012 - New videoboard installed in right field Winter 2016 - New FieldTurf playing surface was installed and the fences in the gaps were moved closer Winter 2019 - Replaced left field scoreboard with a new videoboard Fall 2019 - Opened the 21,500-square-foot J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center Note: The entire playing surface, excluding the pitcher's mound, is FieldTurf. Attendance In 2013, the Longhorns ranked 6th among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 5,793 per home game. In 2012, college baseball writer Eric Sorenson ranked the stadium as the fifth best big game atmosphere in Division I baseball. Changes to Disch-Falk 2006-2008 Renovation In July 2005, the University announced an $18 million renovation project for Disch-Falk Field. Construction began in late 2006.